Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

If you get newspapers, use newsprint with bright colored ribbon or bows. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Christmas decorations, wrap, bows and ribbon all are continuous offerings at pretty much every garage sale, thrift store or estate sale I’ve ever shopped.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Coupons were in the newspaper. The Sunday newspaper was the best source to get them. For instance, you can go to eBay now and find civil war era items for sale. People read newspapers, magazines and books for entertainment. You physically went from store to store (or called on the phone) to compare prices and products.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

Every year, I have a yard sale. It usually coincides with our neighborhood's big sale and I make out quite nicely with the profits. While I love the instant cash that you can get from a yard sale, this year a tax deduction will have to do. However, this year we were in Pittsburgh and I missed out on the event.and the cash.

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Donation Taxes Furniture Clothes 100

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Thrift and craft stores can also inspire your creative spirit, as well as offer great low cost accessories for your new costume. You probably aren’t surprised that I mentioned this tip, but also make sure that you are using them with a sale to maximize your savings. 2) Make Your Own. 4) Use Coupons ! 5) Buy in Bulk.

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Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Magazines and newspapers are all available online now. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Cancel subscriptions. Do it yourself.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Yard sales. I happen to LOVE yard sales. I love going to them and I love having yard sales. If I have a free Saturday morning from April thru September--unfortunately it''s rare--I try to hit a community yard sale. Every year, we participate in our community''s yard sale. 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153