Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. Do you buy used?

Buying Second-Hand 177

Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

I happened upon some old canning Mason jars at a garage sale, and now we use those for everything–making iced tea in the summer, putting leftover soup in, holding our homemade laundry detergent. I’ve even read that some people wear long johns at home to endure lower heating temperatures, but we haven’t done that.

Saving Money 191

Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. How to Set and Keep Goals to Make This the Best Year Ever | Jen @ Girl in Garage. Hot Work at Home Jobs for 2015 | Holly Hanna @ The Work at Home Woman.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself 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. I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113