Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.
Couponing 101
APRIL 14, 2019
Summer is just around the corner and I can’t help thinking about all the time I’ll be able to spend when the kids are out of school. So I’ve started putting together some ideas of backyard activities the kids will enjoy all summer long. Think of all the other animals you can paint on it! Via Built By Kids. Water Pillow.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 5, 2012
When was the last time you heard a news report about a burglar breaking into someone’s house to steal leftover paint, an old ladder, or some rusty tools? 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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
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. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 10, 2013
Performing helps kids learn to conquer fear. Clap sticks from decorated paint stirrers. Ashely’s husband over at Make It – Love It, made really cool looking cardboard guitars for their kids – much better looking than the shoebox guitars you usually see. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 Go Frugal'
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’ll keep it until the grand-kids outgrow it and then try to sell it for the same amount. That is what this is.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 22, 2014
I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. My children love to draw and paint, and I love seeing their work. However, since I have three kids, the artwork can pile up quickly. Three years ago, before we moved to our current home, I decluttered.
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