Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

That’s why I think the garage is the best place to hide valuables in your home; who would ever dig thru everything in the garage to find a hiding space? Here are some ideas for where to hide valuables in your garage: An old paint can. Growing up, my garage had about 10 different cans half-filled with paint.

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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). My daughter-in-law came up with this idea, buying bulk pumpkins and bulk flowers. Free Kids Crafts has some ideas. This idea serves well for the younger crew. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Have you ever had a big project to do – whether it was at home, at work, for volunteer purposes, or for school – for which you had no idea what the first step should be? More often than not, if I tell myself that I’ll remember something instead of writing it down, I’ll forget it and be kicking myself for not putting the idea on paper.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2012

If your child can see sales techniques he has learned and practiced – being used on himself, he can be more adequately prepared to resist those techniques. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? lot of us frequent garage sales. Knowing How To Sell Builds Your Child’s Financial Skills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Busy Bee Kids Crafts has a bunch of ideas, one of which is making paper plate tambourines. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. It sounds pretty darn good too. For the more sophisticated, try crafting a vegetable instrument or band. Find A Used Instrument.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

One of the lessons in the book on which I will focus is that starting your own business can be lucrative and that all business ideas start by observing and solving a problem. The book leads the reader through various stages of the growth of The Toothpaste Company, from idea germination to a full fledged enterprise. Play test the game.

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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. What have you done to save money on wrapping, yet still present beautiful gifts? Go Green'

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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. Whether you need shirts, pants, shoes, skirts, coats, or uniform pieces, chances are one of the ideas will net you some results!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You can live a much greener life by adopting a couple of green living ideas and adding them to your shopping habits. You will actually find that you are trimming costs from your monthly expenses by following these 5 green ideas. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Take a look at these Back to School Clothes for Less ideas! 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. Find Back to School Clothes for Less: 1. Look for hand me downs.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

Also, if you have any ideas to add let me know. The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! Use shoeboxes for storage.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

Also, if you have any ideas to add let me know. The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! Use shoeboxes for storage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

This may sound like a great idea to you, but what can you do to get those multiple streams going? 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.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. Pack an Essentials Box Imagine arriving at your new home after a long journey, only to realize you have no idea which box contains your toothbrush or bed linens. Not only does this lighten your load, but it can also provide extra funds to help with moving expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Related posts: Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? Do you know someone who has tried one? What do you think the pros and cons are? 5 Home Buying Fundamentals to Remember. Passive Income With Real Estate. How to Buy an Eco-Friendly Home If You Can’t Afford to Build One.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

Think of Ubokia as being an online garage sale where you are encouraged to share exactly what it is you are looking for. Some ideas of how to use it: One of the coolest parts about the Ubokia marketplace, and a reason why we partnered with them, is because they are really here to help communities (like ours!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

Also, if you have any ideas to add let me know. The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! Use shoeboxes for storage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last week I visited a garage sale. Another way sales personnel try to get you to buy is to invest time their time with you. During that time, they try to build the idea that you and he are just alike, or very similar. Reciprocity. That means he knows what you need, like, want. Illusion of demand. Do you watch HGTV?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Hold a garage sale together. Here are a few ideas on things you could include. Carnival Savers web site has a lot of other ideas. These are just a few of many other types of productions you could do together. Decorate the yard with balloons, streamers and signs. Booths might include: Bottle toss. Pick a duck.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Think you need an expensive gym membership to get in shape? Think again! equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

Don''t forget garage sales! You''ll come up with your ideas. First off, we can get our gear for our hobbies at a discount (yeah, this is shopping). Places like Academy sell outdoor equipment at a huge discount. And it''s usually slightly better stuff than what we find at Walmart or Target. It can be done, planning is essential.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies?

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The Coupon Game

APRIL 19, 2011

I was introduced to the idea of Resurrection Eggs when my first daughter was very young. I found some at a garage sale one day and we've been using them every year since. They're a wonderful way to keep the focus on Christ - when the world tends to focus on bunnies, chickens, and eggs at this blessed time of year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. As I looked around at what was available ideas started popping. We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

If you’re planning a Star Wars party for your child, hopefully this post will give you some money-saving ideas! I randomly mentioned my difficulty to a friend and she just so happened to have a few that she wasn’t able to sell at a garage sale and was going to give them away. I’ll share what we did this year.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Think you need an expensive gym membership to get in shape? Think again! equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Frugal Tip | Always Take A Coupon…If You Can. Basics of Couponing – A Full Series! by More Than A Coupon Queen. Frugal Gardening Tips – Save Money Gardening! by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2. Pictionary (3+ players).

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 59

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Frugal Tip | Always Take A Coupon…If You Can. Basics of Couponing – A Full Series! by More Than A Coupon Queen. Frugal Gardening Tips – Save Money Gardening! by Thrifty Jinxy.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! Pictionary (3+ players) One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Amy has endless craft, organization, and homemaking ideas, so be sure to stop on over for a visit! Free Download of The Complete Money Saver’s Guide to Garage Sale Shopping eBook. I am once again hosting Freebie Friday over at Mom Advice this week! Here are your Friday Freebies: Free Sample of Arm & Hammer Toothpaste.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

They recognize value of simple ideas. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? The rest of us drop. the matter and try something else. They think differently. Millionaires own their company. Billionaires create industries. They look between the cracks to discover what is there. The rest of us get caught up in conformity.

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Identity Theft Garage Sale Europe Parenting 230

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You know getting a second mortgage is a bad idea. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. You aren’t taking responsibility. You know you need to start paying attention to your money. You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. You have bad money habits. Or making your own coffee.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Broke Professionals : How to Prepare to Give an Effective Presentation – Presenting ideas, products and information is an integral part of being in business. The Penny Hoarder : Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Usage – There are some money-saving ideas that you’ve no doubt heard a million times. Turn off the lights.

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