Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

As long as we buy them from an authorized source, we can get a guarantee as well. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. We were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. We’ve bought used video games as well. Baby Items.

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

I also occasionally get to encourage young entrepreneurs by purchasing their wares (usually soda or lemonade but sometimes more ambitions products as well). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. 50 each (and cleaned and disinfected as well) on them.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. My son had a tile cutter which he loaned to me. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Plan ahead. Want to redo your kitchen? Craigs list.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. There was very little I had to buy for my child after these showers. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s!

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

I made a set of short drapes for my son’s room by simply putting a hem all around the fabric and attaching a tape at the top that let me insert hooks that made the pleats form. I believe that your opportunity cost would be too great as well. Some of these kinds of projects also require minimal skills. Sewing takes time.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201