Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. The Items We Typically Buy Used.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I do not, however, enjoy high prices. About five years ago, I started thrifting. As a grad student, I had hit a few “vintage” shops but had never really looked to outfit myself or children using resale clothing. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Comparison shopping can be easy if you know where to look, but most people assume that to compare prices between stores you have to write out a lengthy shopping list and take that list from store to store seeing which store offers those products cheapest. Oh, the absolute beauty of price matching!

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

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.

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Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Chances are you’ve got a few pieces tucked away at the back of your closet that could use a little rediscovering. If you go swimsuit shopping just as the heat starts to set in, you’ll pay for it, as prices generally hit their peak when you need an item most. With so many sellers and an auction model, items are priced to sell.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store. That is $100 a week you can be using to BUY GROCERIES!

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. So haggling for a better price was born out of necessity. I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. Assume It’s Negotiable.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Garments that are in good condition, especially well-known or high-end labels, could be donated or sold to secondhand clothing stores or through eBay or other online sites. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. My best finds.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. I bought a roll in 2011 and have been using it for everything from Christmas wrap to kid crafts to posters to mailing packages every since. Use paper from other sources.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. Awesome, the new price will be $19.99 Great price, but I couldn’t use the coupon, so I did some more shopping and picked up $20 worth of stocking stuffers.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. I’ve been an avid gym member for over 20 years, so I will never tell anyone to give up their gym membership if they truly use it. Dining Out.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. Buy a colorful red, orange, or gold runner at your local dollar store as well as a few faux pumpkins or gourds. Use candy corn creatively.

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Halloween DIY Frugal Dollar Store 93

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 21, 2014

It was a low cost investment and it came with a training dvd for my husband and I to understand how to use the collar properly. For us, the results were incredible. There is definitely a training period as Ruby needs to get used to the feel of the new collar, but she stopped pulling almost immediately. The sneakers cost me $2.50

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Thrifty Thrift Stores Daughter Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

Rinse the comb often as you use it, to send those fleas down the drain and off the animal! Using a broom is nice, but doing so can just move fleas and their eggs from one place to another. By using a vacuum, you can suck them all up and dispose of the bag when you are done. Vacuum your home often. Wash your pet’s bedding often.

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

REprinted by reader request: The other place was an interesting store. It''s a discount/resale/thrift store connected to Clark''s Wholesale Paints. Besides knit caps and winter gloves for $2.00, they had new tools at huge discounts, used furniture, Route 66 memorabilia, and very good prices on latex paint.

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Memorabilia Thrift Stores Painting Thrifting 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! Obviously, anything with decorations related to the holidays will most likely be reduced in price right after Christmas.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Learn To Compare Prices. Bring a short shopping list of things the kids want or need, then have them find several different kinds and compare the prices. Point out the little shelf stickers that show how much it costs per unit and explain why a cheaper price isn’t always the best deal. Cash, debit, credit, check.

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

Also, thrifting —I very rarely buy new, it’s normally secondhand. I used to garage sale quite a bit for my kids’ toddler and preschool clothes but as they’ve gotten bigger and pickier I have better luck finding what they’ll wear in their size at the thrift store. And better luck for us adults too.)

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Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Cheap Books If you like downloading books for your Kindle, you should always sort by price. While Kindles are very useful and fun tools, they can tempt you to spend more money than you should. Tell us how you use your Kindle. A wide variety of books are available online for $2.99 Call to Action Do you have a Kindle?

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Saving Money Money Library Saving 188

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings. However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Add it up to get a total.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

But camping comes with a steep price tag, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. Use your own car or SUV instead, and look for local campsites that’s easy to get to so you can save on gas. Not all sites will have water sources you can use, so plan accordingly. Borrow or buy a used tent. Bring Old Stuff.

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Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. Cable & Land Line – Due to a humongous price increase and a company who didn’t want to negotiate, we cancelled our cable & land line. It saves us $67 a month. Dining Out. Heating – Plan a Low Heat Challenge.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

On Thursday nights, I write out my meal plan using my Dinner This Week Pinterest board and my cookbooks and then place an online order at Giant for a Friday morning pick-up. for store-bought iced tea. Dishwasher Detergent: I avoid the expensive dishwasher detergent tabs and use powdered dishwasher detergent instead.

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February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Switch from paper napkins to cloth napkins - We have been using cloth napkins ever since we received them as a wedding gift ten years ago. I found some new ones recently in the clearance section of Kohl's and I retired some older, stained napkins to use in place of paper towels for smaller spills and to wipe messy little hands and faces.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Use this time to put money aside every payday while you’re still earning an income. Credit card debt and high-interest loans are costing you money that you could use in the long-run. If you no longer use a landline, get rid of your phone service or sign up for an internet service. Eliminate debt.

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Baby Debt Credit Cards Phone Service 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 25, 2009

I’m totally in looooooove with this necklace…but not so much the price! I’m very into the bib necklace, but I’ve been searching high and low for one that wasn’t covered in huge rhinestones…I just feel like I could get more use out of something like that.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Jewelry DIY 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Use nature – cut cedar or pine boughs from your yard or from a friendly farm nearby (ask first for heavens sake!). Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Buy a big roll of brown paper at Lowes or Home Depot and use it to wrap gifts. Save On Holiday Decorating. Reuse your own decorations. Save On Holiday Outings.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. The plastic sheeting I use under the windows to avoid getting lacquer on the carpet or concrete (outside). This is only a few bucks a sheet, yet I have used the same sheets for multiple jobs.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Some of us did not have central heat. They used aprons over them when they cooked.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

We always *intend* to use our leftovers but they usually end up in the back of the fridge, to be discovered only when it’s too late. We won’t be eating out AT ALL but I do have a couple of free drink rewards from Starbucks that I plan to use strategically. I then used that cash to buy coffee, milk, and eggs. It was a win-win!

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40