Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

They’re made with a balloon and filling (can be rice, beans, etc). These are great to do together as a family! Smashed Peas and Carrots uses some crazy cute painted Halloween Rocks to play this traditional game. Do it Yourself gives you some great ideas on how to do just that. Spider Ice Cubes.

Halloween 69

Halloween Activism Family Painting 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

The US Secretary of State, currently John Kerry today (2013-08-30) in a newscast on the possibility of intervening in Syria due to chemical weapons used there, claimed that there is a high and immediate cost of the US doing nothing in response to that use. Do nothing to build $ for the future.

Real Estate 211

Real Estate Money Insurance Plumbing 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

After all, both Mom and Dad had been do-it-yourselfers and had trained me up to work right alongside them. Our current neighborhood used to be in a quiet country like setting with little to no traffic. It doesn’t pay to re-decorate every few years. I thought I knew all about keeping a house.

Home 100

Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! When we do go, we spend an average of $3000 for one week of vacationing. Do it yourself home repair can really go either way.

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home. Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. One of the fastest ways to change the look of a room is to repaint it, but even that is not cheap – even if you do it yourself. ” What is the cost?

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. Do you have a gym membership? Challenge yourself to give a thoughtful gift without spending a lot of money.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130