Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots. If you can’t afford it, do something else. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Most of us seem to ‘need’ these things – but do we really?

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. Why do I want to save money? I want my family to have what they need and be comfortable. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I.

Kids and Family 184

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 184

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. However, we could use a year of extra thriftiness to find any extra funds to accelerate the $10k. Family Camping to Watkins Glen KOA. Choose Thrift First.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113