Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

If you are looking for a way to save some money or if you are looking for a place to find good deals, you should check out your local thrift. Thrift stores are great places to find all sorts of things, but they are especially good places to find clothing. Take a Friend. Make a Plan. Make a List. Leave the Kids.

Thrift Stores 201

Thrift Stores Thrifting Saving Money Clothes 201

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

If you buy all the necessary staples to make bread at home, you can make never-ending loaves of bread for probably less than 50¢ or 25¢ each. If you’re worried about it taking too much time, a bread machine is your best friend. A few hours later, you have a beautiful and delicious loaf of bread that feeds the entire family.

Bread 68

Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair?

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a light came on on the dashboard. But the truth is, we have the money. 1 – Determine how much you need.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. And during the warmer months, they encourage you to increase your thermostat while you’re at work and/or away from home.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. I like my stuff and I refuse to acquiesce to the guilt trips imposed by others. Humans need stuff. You want stuff.

Cycle 113

Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

The average home size in America was around 1100 square feet. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. Our home was heated with a coal stove. Alone or with a friend. There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180