Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

A lot of sports and exercise equipment can be bought used, and work just fine. Our stationary bicycle is a used item that still works great even though we have had it for several years. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. Sports Equipment.

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

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

I put a bag full of her creations to go out to recycling, and my husband intercepted them because he couldn’t handle throwing out her work. I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

I love going to garage sales. My spouse studied up on it and fixed it up so it works again. These things now live in our garage, taking up space that we don’t have! Nothing much can be stored in the oak drawers as they are quite small. Free is good, right? Maybe, maybe not. Money Tips'

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JULY 9, 2011

Alicia a work-at-home mom to a 3.5 Alicia loves to bargain shop wherever she goes…the grocery store, the craft store, restaurants, garage sales, and online stores. I am happy to introduce you to my friend and new Couponing 101 contributer – Alicia Whatley ! year old daughter and an 18 month old son.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Lists for Santa Claus, or for birthday gifts start them out and soon they are eyeing and selecting from the wonderful bounty at the stores. Once we are out of school and into the working world, another phase of the stuff life cycle begins. However, they could no longer work the farm and they had no close relatives.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

How about when a lamp stops working? I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Take care of your wardrobe to keep it looking work and wear worthy. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. As a retiree, I started out as a saver, unsure how the finances were all going to work out (especially since I retired during the last recession). Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather. The sun bakes out.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports.

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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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Learning how to do alterations could land you a job in a bridal salon or formal wear store. If you own a material store, you want someone on staff that understands the customers – someone who knows how to sew! I could work and make many times more than I could ever save by sewing. To decorate. As a business marketing scheme.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Stay away from the stores unless you need something. You have a latte on the way to work every day. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. You have bad money habits.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Take the time to learn any requisite skills, either by reading, learning online or perhaps attending some of the home improvement big box store presentations and skill shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Trade services. Find the right installer.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Maybe it is just something you found at a sale that doesn’t quite match your decor. Upholstery work is expensive and hard, but if you do tackle it yourself, you can save big bucks. Then I visited the local fabric store and a hobby store to see what upholstery fabric selections there were and how much it ran.

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Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. 3 – Do the work yourself. Pick out your desired paint color at the hardware store and ask the sales person what you will need to paint a room.

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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. Eventually I ended up at a scrap-booking store that carried 12 x 12 sheets of paper in enormous variety. They had black paper flocked with a scroll design that looked elegant.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

I love to shop garage sales. Let the kids see what is the ‘in’ thing at school by waiting until afterLabor Day to buy clothing at retail stores – that way they know they will be cool! Partake in federal work-study programs. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

If you need to earn less, this allows you to choose to work less, or work more but retire early. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Brown bag it to work. You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Budgeting in the Fun Stuff negotiated a reduction in her cable and internet bills by calling the retention department and saying she would hate to leave but would if she couldn’t work out a cost reduction for the services. Garage sales – need I say more? less over at Hen House and the checkout clerk knocked $3.00

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! at most craft stores…take a 40% off coupon if visiting Hobby Lobby!) Change the frame up each week displaying new work. Allow to dry and reassemble.

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Painting Garage Inexpensive Frugal Lives 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. I find that even though my son’s birthday is so close to the holidays, it actually works out quite well, financially. And this year, our budget was lower than ever.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. This nurse spent her career working with people who were dying, beyond recovery, and aware of it. Arm yourself with the stores return policy, and a smile. Wait, what?

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. 8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by I Am That Lady. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. by Thrifty Jinxy. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza. Stocked up for the next few years!)—This

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. 8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by I Am That Lady. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. by Thrifty Jinxy. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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