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. It was a lightly stained wood, and we wanted a solid white, so it would integrate with the room better.

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 190

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. We found a YouTube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Related reading: Rakuten Review: How to Earn Cash Back. Can you fix a repair yourself?

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. We found a You Tube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

So how to do we pass along our ideals and actions to our children without forcing it on them? Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. So, have you given any thought to how to teach your children about sustainable living? What kinds of things have you tried?

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Did you know that there is an entire section on Craigslist dedicated to free stuff? DayDecor.com has specific advice on how to do this. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. All rights reserved.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Carrie downsized and sold her excess on Craigslist and put it towards debt. Amanda & Daniel had yard sales and sold items on Craigslist and put it towards debt. ACTION STEP: If you think you’re leaving money on the table, this article offers tips on how to ask for a raise. They Defined Wants vs. Needs.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100