article thumbnail

5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, and other home appliances can be real money savers for a homeowner.

article thumbnail

Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods. 8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others We seem to be living in the midst of a β€˜ME’ generation where all thoughts are for what is in.

Thrifty 189
article thumbnail

Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Furniture and major appliances are expensive. Nick presents How much house is too much posted at Step Away from the Mall , saying, “Buying a house is never a simple process… Here’s my thinking about how to buy just enough house for my family. Retirement Jon the Saver presents When Should you go for a Reverse Mortgage?

Money 113