Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. As teenagers, we may be madly saving up for a car.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

I thought it would be fun to have a board game that reinforces thoughts on starting and growing a business. I knew I wanted players to have to make certain decisions that would lead to the start up and growing of the business. 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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Games Making Garage Sale Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Daniel is a WordPress plugin developer at grow development and blogs at [link]. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Daniel is continuing to grow his business. Family and friends may think you are crazy for paying off your debt. We are Daniel and Amanda Espinoza.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You want stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

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). Grow apple trees and honey bees. Reciprocity. Illusion of demand. Do you watch HGTV?

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Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. My daybed mattresses were previously used by a young girl, in her growing up bedroom, then stored by the parents for years. Older pieces may have different types of finishes on them too, so you need to figure out what is on there to know what you can put on top of it.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

You may need to spend some time writing down your goals and/or expectations for retirement, but asking the questions is where everyone begins. I have started some good relationships and only expect them to grow in the months and years to come. However, once the blog grows beyond a hobby, you need to consider the tax implications.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220