Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Kid’s scooter – $1. That is what this is.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Dad was a WWII generation kid who grew up on a farm in the Mid-west. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Some people were very angry that these parents didn’t spend money on their kids. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

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! Kids will naturally accumulate stuff, even when they can’t buy it. But as time wears on, the cats and dogs move on and the kids move out.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

In order to fit in, you might want to dress the same way your co workers dress or drive a similar quality car or send the kids to that upscale private school. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. Included here is peer pressure.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Grab your husband, kids, or a friend and begin walking a few times a week. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank. Go for a Walk. It’s a great chance to get outside and catch up.

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Bank Banking Cable Service Money 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

An example of our ad placed on Craisglist: Willis Pointe Community Yard Sale, Sat. I see many ads on Craigslist that are very vague and just say, "community yard sale". Separate your stuff and organize it by category: toys, kids'' clothes, adult clothes, household items, books, etc. Thrifting' Price Your Stuff.

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

Grab your husband, kids, or a friend and begin walking a few times a week. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank. Go for a Walk. It’s a great chance to get outside and catch up.

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Bank Banking Cable Service Craigslist 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. 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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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201