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Learn to Negotiate Better Prices

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans historically have not haggled for better prices on most items. To keep up we need to learn that negotiation (aka haggling) is acceptable, expected and useful. We need to practice haggling. Mom never asked for a discount in my presence. It was humiliating to have to haggle. Start the Haggle.

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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post 10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money) appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Since you already gave them such a good deal on the car seat, they are unlikely to haggle too much on the baby clothes’ pricing. Baby Clothes Baby items really are a hot commodity, and this includes baby clothes.

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Fun with your clothes on: 5 ways to get more out of your vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by some of the corner coffee shops, or the lovely mom and pop bakery down the street. Haggle (in a friendly way) with a street vendor until one of you caves in. Have an indoor activity planned just in case it rains, or be sure to check out some of the less visited places.

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