Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I’m guilty as well. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2 Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. My daybed mattresses were previously used by a young girl, in her growing up bedroom, then stored by the parents for years. Ways to save on furniture. The sun bakes out.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 178