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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Make old t-shirts and dish cloths into rags to use when dusting or washing the car and etc. With fresh food – buy only what you can eat before it goes bad.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone? See you on Thursday, February 26.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. One time to buy some gift cards for two teenage nephews’ birthdays. Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone? Have you joined the challenge?

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. They are a staple in my wardrobe, and as I was about to buy three of the shirts, I stopped myself and put them back.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Her secret was paying attention to what stocks her successful boss was buying and selling, and often following suit to a smaller degree. Learn from books but learn from doing and observing as well. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Gladys Holm. Keep saving.

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