Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. But besides the big expenses there are many ways being green can actually save you money right away. 1.) Make your own cleaning products.

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JULY 13, 2016

ACTUAL MONEY PUT TOWARDS DEBT OVER 5 YEARS (because of interest during the 5 years) – $200,000. Once we got married we realized we have great jobs and a great income, but where is all the money going? What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. It takes money and organization.

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APRIL 23, 2015

Hopefully these ideas will give you the inspiration you need to find the cash for your summer vacation. 10 Ways to Find Cash for Your Summer Vacation. A friend makes extra money teaching piano. We participate in our neighborhood’s yard sale every spring and put the money towards our summer vacation. Budget travel'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a positive impact on the world around you and save some money at the same time? You will actually find that you are trimming costs from your monthly expenses by following these 5 green ideas. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Related posts: 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. 31 Days to Find $1000' Good Luck! .

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MARCH 4, 2016

She’s a television news anchor, I’m a firefighter, and together we made great money. We lived our lives as if the money was never ending and we truly believed we were immune to ever having to worry about our finances. We were officially stupid with our money. It was official – we were out of money.

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AUGUST 5, 2015

What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. At first we did it anyway we could find! What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. You’d be surprised how much money you could make on things that are just accumulating dust in your home!

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Find Back to School Clothes for Less. Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Find Back to School Clothes for Less: 1. Can’t find one in your area? Don’t let that happen!

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JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

I mentioned that our pub style table and chairs didn’t work well in our dining room, but the bar stool chairs were the perfect height, so they worked great for the kitchen island, and we were able to sell the table on Craigslist. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on furniture if your new space is looking a little empty.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There is also essential baby gear, like a car seat, travel system, or baby capsule, that you may need to spend money on. How much are you currently spending monthly, and where is your money going? That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. We sold our house so now we are on Baby Step 4!

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MAY 1, 2017

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. That’s money that stayed in our accounts. April’s Thrift Store Finds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

posted at Money Talks Coaching , saying, “Money and marriage. Savvy Scot presents Defining Purpose and the Importance of Moderation posted at Savvy Scot , saying, “This post seeks to find the purpose in what you are doing. ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Can you blame them?

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AUGUST 6, 2019

These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. Instead, focus on finding quality products intended for young athletes. Buy Secondhand Equipment.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Borrow a new(er) movie from the library or find a good movie on your cable/subscription account. Host a movie night. Host a game night.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Here’s how I saved a lot on the cost of textbooks when in college, and you can too: Find Out Whether You Need The Book. This works for ebooks too, and I actually find it pointless for each person in the class to purchase an ebook. Renting textbooks is just another way you can save money on textbooks. However, the.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

In fact, if you put a spin on how you approach budgeting and make it more of a game, you may even find yourself looking forward to it. These ideas may not work for everyone, but here are five ways to make you look at spending and saving money in a whole new way. Discover hidden money in your house. Sell it on eBay or Craigslist.

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JUNE 25, 2013

At the beginning of June, I was able to transfer the $100 to our savings account, however we had a lot other gifts to purchase in June and I ended up using some of our Christmas money to cover the money spent. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. Find your shortfall: Host a yard sale. I am now short by about $100.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. If there’s no extra money in your budget, there’s still hope, though. Yard Sales.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

Remember, travel isn’t just for the wealthy; anyone can travel , even if they have little money to fund their trip. House Swap You can find several house swap sites online that put people, who are interested in house swapping, in touch with each other. Many of these sites charge a registration fee, which in some cases, is quite high.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. Below is a list of equipment and tools you will need to can, along with my suggestions for finding these items at a great discount. Boiling water canners are the simplest kind of canner to use, and also the cheapest to find. Canning Jars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. You can easily find tags or stickers at a local store that will help make the prices more visible. No one wants to buy something only to find out later that it does not work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Find A Used Instrument. Craigslist – a quick search in my area under musical instruments looking for keyboards showed them from $30 and up. DIY Butterfly Garden Slush Your Way Out of Being Over Budget Take Your Kids on a Money Trip to the Store How to Manage Different Investment Risk Tolerances Between… 2011 Harvest Report.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

In the month of October, I participated in The Nester’s 31 Days event and my challenge was to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I offered ideas to help you find $1000 too. And on Sundays, we met here to catch our breath and let everyone know how we were finding our cash. So did we find $1000 this month?

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2013

But if you consider a couple of these frugal alternatives it can save you some substantial money this spring. If so, consider starting some vegetables and fresh herbs from seed this spring as it will save you a bunch of money. Find Free Plants. Grow from Seed. Do you have a couple sunny window sills in your home?

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Find Back to School Clothes for Less. Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Find Back to School Clothes for Less: 1. Can’t find one in your area? You will also be able to find plenty of uniform items. You may be able to find items for as low as a quarter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

I was only bringing home a net income of $3,000 a month, so paying $1,000 each month towards my debt was a lot of money, and took a lot of sacrificing. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. I started Careful Cents and used that as a platform to find freelance writing opportunities.

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JULY 9, 2015

Everyone had unique motivation for working towards debt freedom: Jackie and her husband were sick of the stress that goes along with money issues. She also didn’t want to waste money that is spent on mortgage interest. They Earned Extra Money. What skills or talents do you have that you can earn extra money from?

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JUNE 10, 2013

We made some money too, about $150. We also told them that they were going to need to earn their spending money for souvenirs during our beach vacation this year and that became their motivation. We placed ads on Craigslist several days in a row before the sale. Make sure your headline on Craigslist is very descriptive.

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