Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. How to make used furniture usable.
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.
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Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
In this scenario, however, there’s no guarantee that your garage sale will make you good money. It will help get rid of the household items you don’t use anymore; it might not make you much money. Thankfully, I know a way to achieve both ends: declutter your home and make money at your next garage sale.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 5, 2012
I could empty one out, put some valuables at the bottom, and then re-pile my tools on top. There is duct tape all over my garage, so this wouldn’t look out of place. I don’t like the idea of using fake safes inside the house, since they look kind of obvious, especially in an incorrect location. A lot of us frequent garage sales.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays).
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. years with no car (and two small kids!). Biking in my favorite park Here’s Liz!
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