Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 10, 2013
Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. She gives a step by step on her site. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. Musical instrument exchanges – some sites let owners list and buyers browse used instrument sales.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. Hosting garage sales & reselling items.
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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.
Couponing 101
DECEMBER 8, 2012
My son recently became very interested in Star Wars, so we threw him a Star Wars-themed party for his birthday this year! It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever. Goody Bags.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 19, 2014
I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. There was very little I had to buy for my child after these showers.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. I love to shop garage sales. One of my relatives did this for the four years their son was in school. using what they already have. deciding between needs and wants. deferring spending until they are sure about what is wanted or needed and. Get Social.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 3, 2013
I made a set of short drapes for my son’s room by simply putting a hem all around the fabric and attaching a tape at the top that let me insert hooks that made the pleats form. I bought out a lady at a garage sale long ago, made several dresses, shirts, shorts and cover ups out of some of the material and still have a gob left over.
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