Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 4, 2012
Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Take a peek. Take a peek.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
My husband is a middle school language arts teacher. As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. My husband and I always go out for expensive meals for our anniversaries as well. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. It will save you money, and you may discover a love of the culinary arts.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 30, 2012
I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy. Hopefully this advice can help you save some money as well and turn the art of haggling into a habit. Assume It’s Negotiable. Look For Imperfect Items.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
Still, if you really want to know that truth, the art of comparing things comes naturally to everyone–except the art of comparison shopping. Well, after purchasing the ingredients needed to make your own laundry detergent, you’ll see the price difference. For 40 loads of store bought detergent, you’ll pay $0.20
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. Well this Halloween season, you don’t need to fall for this trap! Make a dollar store fallscape. Take a look! 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas: 1.
Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 30, 2013
Well they are still super easy and fun. Make some instant fall art. You can find plenty of frames at your local dollar store or thrift store. Now just display it and you have some custom autumn art worth talking about. Use a ball, balloon, or stuffed fabric for the head and you have the perfect scarecrow!
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