Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Make sure you tell another member of your household or a trusted friend where you have items stored in the garage, as should something happen to you someone should know that there are valuables hidden in your home in various places. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? A lot of us frequent garage sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

I love going to garage sales. Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money Repair, Don’t Replace 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale Birthday Freebies: 5 Free Things You Can Get on Your… Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? Free is good, right? Maybe, maybe not. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 I used it for years and sold it – for $25 – last summer in my own garage sale. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale. If something is cheap at a garage sale, I may buy it even if I’m not sure that I’ll use it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2012

Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? lot of us frequent garage sales. Those that have the money invest. 5 Ways To Pay For Your Child’s Education Did you know that on average, a 4 year degree program can cost $15-20,000 a year? One of the biggest. This post was written by Marie.A After all, we know there can be.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores How to Save Money on Baby Costs.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2011

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She also loves to go to garage sales and most of her small gifts are loot from her bargains at the sales. Stores often have Christmas in July sales – so if you know what you want to give to someone you can watch the sales, or if you see something on sale that would be a great fit, you can act on the idea when it is on sale.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. My grandson gets to play various instruments in his 3 rd grade music class, without having to purchase them. Find A Used Instrument. Pawn shops – there are even some that specialize in musical instruments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 3, 2012

10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during. How to Fall Asleep and Sleep Well I started having trouble sleeping when I was 14. My mom got me valerian root, melatonin, and other natural sleep.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2012

10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during. How do you know where to start when it comes to big projects? 5 Signs That You Need a Change Change is something that most people struggle with, myself included.

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Organic Organization Garage Sale Garage 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Christmas decorations, wrap, bows and ribbon all are continuous offerings at pretty much every garage sale, thrift store or estate sale I’ve ever shopped.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Just find a cute printable, pop it in a cheap frame (check Goodwill, garage sales, your attic, etc. If you’re not careful, decor costs – even frugal DIY projects – can really get away from you. One very inexpensive way to decorate your home for the season is with free fall printables ! and spray paint the frame to match!),

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Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. Aim for Neutral Items. Whenever possible, try to focus on neutrals.

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Clothes Clothing Simple Saving 84

Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2019

So this door turned entryway bench will require that you either have an old door lying around or can find one at a local garage sale or hardware store. Be sure to buy your crates first so you know what dimensions to make the cutouts. Door Turned Entryway Bench.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. The best place to find used canning accessories cheaply is eBay , although sometimes you can get lucky and spot some items at garage sales , too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. I will probably use an old garage sale board game as the base, and just glue the printed game mat to it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. To be successful, I think you need access to free or really cheap bulk sale items. You need to be the gal going in after the neighborhood garage sales and hauling everything left away – for free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. Maybe you put it at the curb, hoping someone will take it and use it – or you sell it at a garage sale or some other used stuff venue. You donate to suitable charities.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. You may be able to find items for as low as a quarter.

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Clothes Clothing Finds Garage Sale 90

Couponing 101

APRIL 14, 2019

You can check out garage sales as well if you don’t have any old pots and pans. If you’re doing a remodel on your house or for some reason have an old sink laying around, you can turn it into a sand and water table ! Music Wall. Via Pre K and K Sharing?. I love this idea and can’t wait to try it! Outdoor Chalkboard. Via Hey There Home.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2016

These are $20 more than the regular price, however we have seen some being sold at garage sales for over a $100. A lot of parents are going to be happy to find this deal, as are lot of kids! Toys R Us has select Hatchimals in-stock priced at $79.99 with FREE Shipping.

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Toys Garage Sale Garage Free Shipping 45

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas. Winter clothes. If you don’t mind a picked over selection, you can get deals on outerwear, sweaters and other winter items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. This many not be the most socially acceptable thing to do, but you save on having to wash serving platters and utensils. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. Or you can make them yourself.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

The picnic basket in the middle was an estate sale find and the little one on top.came from a garage sale. The picnic basket on the bottom was passed on from my Mom, and I treasure it. They fit perfectly in the small basket!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

I happened upon some old canning Mason jars at a garage sale, and now we use those for everything–making iced tea in the summer, putting leftover soup in, holding our homemade laundry detergent. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. Instead, we wanted something more durable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last week I visited a garage sale. This is a biggie while you are on vacation (you won’t get back this way, buy it now) or at a sale event (such as a garage sale or estate sale or auction). Reciprocity. Knowing that a deal won’t be available later is often an incentive to buy. Illusion of demand.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. Do you love finding a great deal? Selling some of your finds on eBay can help turn your next-level shopping skills into extra cash.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! I Same thing with my books: anything in really good condition, I’m selling online and the rest I’m donating. Use shoeboxes for storage.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! I Same thing with my books: anything in really good condition, I’m selling online and the rest I’m donating. Use shoeboxes for storage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. I wish he was still around. I’ve got a lot of things that need fixing! When did we become a throwaway society? Do you enjoy making old things new again?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children.

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