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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale.
Couponing 101
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Oftentimes, you can make more on the sale than your originally spent!
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 17, 2012
Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Recycle If none of these circumstances apply to you, you can always recycle your grocery bags. Many grocery stores will have a place where you can bring your plastic bags and leave them to be recycled. This is.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 6, 2013
You might uncover some garments that have seen better days and should probably have been recycled some time ago. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. You probably will find clothes that you had forgotten you even had; I certainly did!
Saving With Shellie
AUGUST 8, 2012
About five years ago, I started thrifting. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). Not all thrift stores are created equal.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. What do you do to recycle/reuse on Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Use Recycled Fabrics. Making your own clothes is definitely a great way to save money–and you can take penny-pinching to a whole new level by using recycled materials and fabrics to make clothes. Once you get the hang of what you’re doing, you’ll pick up both skill and speed.
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