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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Apparently my excitement for canning was contagious, as I have received many emails over the last few months from Prairie EcoThrifter readers asking for information on canning 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. Accessories.

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Top 5 Must Know Negotiation Tips To Get Anything You Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. Below are five of the most basic (and the most important) negotiation tools you can use for any situation in life. Ask open-ended questions so you can get the most information as possible.

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. Yet, over the years, I kept discovering new things about home ownership.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Frugal Confessions : A Great Site to Sign up for Email Offers – Learn about this great tool to hone your frugal skills like I do! Broke Professionals : How to Prepare to Give an Effective Presentation – Presenting ideas, products and information is an integral part of being in business.