Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2011

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. Whatever it is, stocking up in negotiation tips can help you get what you deserve, or even more. Top 5 Negotiation Tips. Additional Negotiation Tips. 5 Tips on Buying Employee Liability Insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Related posts: 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home. Plan ahead. Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. Craigs list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. I love to shop garage sales. What back to school tips do you have? Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips is a post from: Prairie EcoThrifter.com. 7 Tips for Marital Money Bliss.

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Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Make Bread At Home is a post from Couponing 101. Do you make bread at home? Do you enjoy it and find that it is much cheaper?

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Tip: If your child wears uniforms, ask the school if they have a uniform swap scheduled. Tip: You can also get cash back on your online purchases by shopping through Ebates – you can get anywhere from 1%-20% cash back depending on the store!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Tip # 1 – Be a curmudgeon and just don’t celebrate the night. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 tips to help you save money on groceries, around the house, traveling and so much more! Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Here are 20 Tips for Frugal Living that still allow you to enjoy life. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. The post 20 Tips for Frugal Living appeared first on FTM. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. If negotiating makes you nervous, follow these simple tips from Life Hacker. Another great item to buy used is your car. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

I love going to garage sales. Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money Repair, Don’t Replace 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale Birthday Freebies: 5 Free Things You Can Get on Your… Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? Money Tips' Free is good, right? Maybe, maybe not.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2012

Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? lot of us frequent garage sales. Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips This post was written by Marie. Those that have the money invest. One of the biggest. This post was written by Marie.A After all, we know there can be.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. Realistic Stockpiling Tips by Mission To Save.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. The post 6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. But there is good news. 2 – Look for free stuff, too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

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. If something is cheap at a garage sale, I may buy it even if I’m not sure that I’ll use it.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun. The post 10 Tips to Create the Perfect Nursery on a Budget appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Reupholster Second-Hand Furniture. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. As an adult I tried out an acoustic guitar and managed to get far enough to at least toughen up my finger tips! My grandson gets to play various instruments in his 3 rd grade music class, without having to purchase them.

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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 used it for years and sold it – for $25 – last summer in my own garage sale. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Tip: If your child wears uniforms, ask the school if they have a uniform swap scheduled. Tip: You can also get cash back on your online purchases by shopping through Ebates – you can get anywhere from 1%-20% cash back depending on the store!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She also loves to go to garage sales and most of her small gifts are loot from her bargains at the sales. Stores often have Christmas in July sales – so if you know what you want to give to someone you can watch the sales, or if you see something on sale that would be a great fit, you can act on the idea when it is on sale.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Here are some tips to help it along: Get to Know the People Around You I am a firm believer that the people that you live near and work with can make or break a home or work experience. 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Other tips. Check out these articles for even more tips on after holiday bargains: ABC News Smart Spending: Buy These Items After Christmas. Winter clothes. Snag a discounted gift card online.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. The best place to find used canning accessories cheaply is eBay , although sometimes you can get lucky and spot some items at garage sales , too.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

The picnic basket in the middle was an estate sale find and the little one on top.came from a garage sale. What is your favorite tip? I love those little books that you can pick up at the checkout of most stores, many times they have lots of great recipes, and often even pull out recipe cards.

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Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. Aim for Neutral Items. Whenever possible, try to focus on neutrals.

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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. What’s your favorite tip to keep clutter at bay, or do you struggle with keeping the clutter in check? Three years ago, before we moved to our current home, I decluttered. Boy, did I declutter.

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Koupon Karen

MAY 17, 2024

Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. Decluttering can also have financial benefits. By downsizing your belongings, you can reduce the cost of your move, as you will need fewer packing materials and possibly a smaller moving truck.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. To be successful, I think you need access to free or really cheap bulk sale items. You need to be the gal going in after the neighborhood garage sales and hauling everything left away – for free.

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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. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. Do you love finding a great deal? Selling some of your finds on eBay can help turn your next-level shopping skills into extra cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last week I visited a garage sale. This is a biggie while you are on vacation (you won’t get back this way, buy it now) or at a sale event (such as a garage sale or estate sale or auction). Reciprocity. Knowing that a deal won’t be available later is often an incentive to buy. Illusion of demand.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Just find a cute printable, pop it in a cheap frame (check Goodwill, garage sales, your attic, etc. What I especially love about it is that it can be a very inexpensive way to decorate your home for the seasons! and spray paint the frame to match!), maybe add a little embellishment, and voila! Cheap home decor!

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? Do you know someone who has tried one? What do you think the pros and cons are? Related posts: Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas. 5 Home Buying Fundamentals to Remember. Passive Income With Real Estate. How to Buy an Eco-Friendly Home If You Can’t Afford to Build One.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Daniel was able to sell the rights to some of the software he developed. It was like selling an asset that has value.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. Take a tip from the design shows. By embracing your personal style and preferences, it is definitely possible to add life and save energy in any apartment – especially yours.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Garage sales – need I say more? Negotiation Tips. Other Tips. The lady ahead of me in the line at Walmart mentioned that the frozen pretzels she was buying were $3.00 less over at Hen House and the checkout clerk knocked $3.00 off the price. Give Yourself Permission. Be Prepared to Walk Away. According to the above Inc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. You are looking for businesses that plan to expand or don’t have enough parking, causing your street to get parked up. Walk the neighborhood to get a feel for it. Stop and talk to any neighbors you see working in their yards.

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