Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

that is more or less equivalent to 5 big rolls of printed Christmas wrapping paper, which costs around $3 per roll – a savings of around $6 overall. If you get newspapers, use newsprint with bright colored ribbon or bows. Use free down loadable templates to print your own gift tags. Use paper drop cloth to wrap.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

I’m betting that some of you folks may be writers – have you ever tried to have fiction published in a printed media? Deliver Neighborhood Newspapers. I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. I’d love to hear about it!

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

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. You can save money on fabric to reupholster pieces by using colorful printed sheets or buying fabric on the bolt online or through a textile mill or local outlet.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

This was the first year our neighborhood didn''t pay for a classified ad in the newspaper, but we did place free ads online. We placed ads on Craigslist several days in a row before the sale. An example of our ad placed on Craisglist: Willis Pointe Community Yard Sale, Sat. I found the plexi-glass sign holders at a yard sale!

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153