Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! I know I do. Other tips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Hopefully this advice can help you save some money as well and turn the art of haggling into a habit. This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Assume It’s Negotiable. I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

Choose Thrift First. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. So those new boots I want will have to wait, and besides I have two pairs that will get me through another winter.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Type in ‘sewing’ into your search engine and you will get a tremendous number of results, all the way from companies selling sewing machines, patterns, and material, to blogs, class offerings, books, magazines, videos and events! The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point! Sewing is an art.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 23, 2010

I love this picture of Sienna Miller-she does that whole effortlessly chic, sometimes a little disheveled thing oh so well–carrying one. Save yourself some money and try to find one at your local flea market or thrift shop–and as a bonus, it comes with that beat up/worn-in look that makes the bag even better!

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Points Thrifting 2010 Budgeting 67

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

It is my personal mission as the household manager for my family to live well, but I want us to do so on less money. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog. Unless you have a well, you probably pay for your water. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

With websites like Pinterest and happy homemaker blogs gaining popularity, more and more people are looking to make and preserve their own goods at home. Well, after purchasing the ingredients needed to make your own laundry detergent, you’ll see the price difference. Homemade Goodness. Can you really save money making your own stuff?

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. Choose Thrift First Challenge. For the past two years, I held monthly accountability challenges on the blog. For the past two years, I held monthly accountability challenges on the blog. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 8, 2010

I got this dress at a thrift store a while back and it was floor length. It was eventually suggested that maybe I costume shows using rented pieces, or thrifted. And well, I sort of miscalculated, and now it’s more of a long top, or a tunic than a dress, but I did do it. I’m totally down with floral, flannel and clogs.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. My wedding dress, thrifted! etc” Well, I never wanted to be a race driver. Hey everyone! Here’s Andrea: 1. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Andrea, I’m in my 20s.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 190

Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 15, 2009

(I’m really sorry I have not been commenting on your blogs. It did not go well. I’m going with my girlfriend Laura, who I saw Twilight with as well (Ok, I saw Twilight 3 times, just FYI. Tags: boots American Apparel etsy Target Talonalia vintage skirts self-made Thrifted. I hope I can soon, I miss you. Not gonna lie.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Be willing to sacrifice- there are things we had to do that made us look weird: home school, skip eating out as much with family, doing my own hair & nails, getting a wardrobe from the thrift store and forgoing paper towels. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

a little boring here and there; and so HARD not to talk about the case with people (am I even supposed to be blogging about it?? Well, at least it is now. My Outfit: Striped Cardigan: Forever 21 $15 Dress: Gift Belt: Taken from another skirt Boots: Thrifted $11 Headband: Forever 21 $2.50 Bracelet: Thrifted $4 Total: $32.50.

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Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

The shopping ban is about half way over now, and I have been avoiding doing an update about it in depth for a few days because I really like to keep my blog a positive place, and I have nothing positive to say about the ban. So it’s going well in that I am sticking to it. It’s not going well in that I’m kind of miserable.

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Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

That leather jacket is one that Nathan picked up for me at a thrift store this winter. I’m glad to be back, and excited about getting caught up on your blogs as well. Putting together an outfit and taking pictures has just been too much extra. Until today. Which is cool, because I really loved this outfit. It’s super versatile.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Wellness Work 40

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

JANUARY 11, 2010

I didn't do too much shopping because I am supposed to be on a break (which really isn't working out too well. oh well, I guess we can't always get what we want. oops), but I did get a beautiful floral dress and leather skirt for $10 each at H&M. How could I pass that up? Total: $65.50.

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Charlotte Marshalls Couch Thrifting 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed.

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 3, 2009

hehe (Thanks Christen, you are the sweetest and I am so glad I found your blog. Blogging, of course! Skinny jeans, kid's blue oxford, beige grandma sweater I thrifted from Savers, and my new cage black boots for $10 at Wet Seal. Have you see the Cape she made from a thrifted wool skirt? I love these type of things.

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Puerto Rico Thrifting Diet coke Food and Drink 45

Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 10, 2008

on our blogs. Vneck, Nathan’s closet (Alternative Apparel) Cardigan, Alternative Apparel Jeans, Seven (thrifted) Loafers, Isaac Mizrahi for Target Bag, Vintage Dooney and Bourke (gift) Necklace, handmade by Lara at FASHIONate (gift). With the exception of a change of cardigans I totally wore this over to Lara’s house last night.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

You may call it by other names such as prudence , sparingnes s and thrift , whatever your choice may be it always means the unwillingness to squander goods and spend money unnecessarily. I confess to being compelled to frugal home-keeping action whenever I visit my blog friend Terri's blog. Frugality. What a rich resource.

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Choose Thrift First. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store. Plan our Spending.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. Basically, I’m not tempted by anything over $50 that’s not a necessity😊 9.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 180

Work With What You've Got

MARCH 29, 2011

Shortly before the TxSCC, Jentine challenged herself to thrift me a sequined top. I can't wait to style it up different ways as well. I have been trying on every single pair of these little fringe boots that have come in since I started working at Buffalo Exchange and these fit really well. And I, of course wore it to work.

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Finds Jewelry and Watches Austin Thrifting 40