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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. 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 My ribbon however came from a garage sale.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Give your Perennials. Baked Goods.

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