Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

You can even save a few plastic grocery bags and reuse them at your local farmer’s market or grocery store. Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Call to Action Do you reuse your grocery bags? They are useful carry bags in general. This is.

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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. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year. Put your unwanted Halloween decorations out for reuse by donating them. What do you do to recycle/reuse on Halloween?

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

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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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Thrifting Shopping Thrift Stores Consignment 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Reuse your own decorations.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. However, there are ways to safely and beautifully reuse/restore items such as beds, sofas, chairs and decorative pillows. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale. Ways to save on furniture.

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