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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. I love a bargain.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. While they may have had to buy used in the early days of their marriage, they now likely have enough money to buy new, but they choose not to. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2.

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7 Side Hustle Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents

Couponing 101

Sure, you may be saving on daycare costs, but sometimes it would be nice to bring in a little extra cash. While you can sell a wide range of crafts, selling digital products may be one of the easiest ways to make money on the site. There’s no doubt about it: stay-at-home parents work hard. Etsy Vendor. Feeling crafty?

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! Winter clothes.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

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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. Sales are a great place to find your Christmas décor.

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What Makes a Saver?

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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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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

Couponing 101

Going to your child’s baseball game may be a fun way to spend an evening. Watching your child get nothing but net may be super exciting. Seeing your child run the ball down the field to score a goal may get your adrenaline pumping.

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