Son Thrift Stores Thrifting Wellness 
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. My son with one of our baby goats I remember for many years looking at any recipe that asked for more than one kind of cheese and rejecting it right away. There was no way I could afford that!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2013
As long as we buy them from an authorized source, we can get a guarantee as well. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. We were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. We’ve bought used video games as well. Baby Items.
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Saving With Shellie
AUGUST 8, 2012
I also love dressing my kids well. 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).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 30, 2015
My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 19, 2014
I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives. Go Frugal Go Green'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 24, 2012
Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. Thrift shops. My son had a tile cutter which he loaned to me. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Plan ahead.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 3, 2014
I also occasionally get to encourage young entrepreneurs by purchasing their wares (usually soda or lemonade but sometimes more ambitions products as well). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. I let them sit in the sun for several days as well to let the sun disinfect them.
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