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. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. My son has already learned that he can get more bang for his book dollar if he buys used. While we do frequent the library, there are some books that we like to re-read, and owning them is a practical solution. Entertainment.

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 14, 2017

You each choose something for the other to find at a consignment, thrift, or vintage shop. Her new book, Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money , is designed as a four-week guide to help couples build their wealth together! Find a happy hour special you can catch at a hole in the wall spot. Vintage shopping.

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Ice Cream Makers Rent Kids and Family Money 145

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. And now you can thrift shop from the comforts of your own home with online thrift stores like thredUP.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Head to your local library, fabric or craft store, or bookstore and look for a how-to book on sewing. Before you purchase any other materials besides a few reference books or patterns, you may want to start thinking about what kind of clothes you would like to make. There are a couple of ways to do this.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Awhile back (early December, in fact), I took a bunch of clothing to two local consignment stores. I still have to make a visit to the other consignment store; perhaps I'll that next weekend and see what's on the books for me there. Last weekend, I finally had a chance to visit one of the stores to see if anything had sold.

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Consignment Clothes Clothing December 45