Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Have a Virtual Yard Sale. I love yard sales, but it’s getting a little cold in the northeast to be hosting one outside. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Return Unused Purchases.

Christmas 130

Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Have a Virtual Yard Sale. I love yard sales, but it’s getting a little cold in the northeast to be hosting one outside. The same kids mow many lawns in my neighborhood during warmer weather.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

Thrifty 100

Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year).

Halloween 138

Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138