Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. that is more or less equivalent to 5 big rolls of printed Christmas wrapping paper, which costs around $3 per roll – a savings of around $6 overall. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. However, since I have three kids, the artwork can pile up quickly. Now, we save only their best or favorite pieces. Three years ago, before we moved to our current home, I decluttered. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Dad was a WWII generation kid who grew up on a farm in the Mid-west. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? It will also save you money!

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

This is a great way to get rid of clothes your kid has outgrown and get the items you need for less. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Can’t find one in your area?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Why learn to sew?

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

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JANUARY 20, 2019

I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! And if you get your kids involved, not only are the things inside sentimental, the box itself means something too! Sell some of the items.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! And if you get your kids involved, not only are the things inside sentimental, the box itself means something too! Sell some of the items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years. Try re-arranging furniture and a deep cleaning instead. What other ‘make do’ solutions do you have? .

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Grab your husband, kids, or a friend and begin walking a few times a week. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) There are lots of reasons people have for not exercising, but don’t let a lack of extra money be one of them! Frugal excercise new year save money'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Good financial planning calls for not only saving money, but also building multiple streams of income for yourself. At least one of the kids had a great show and tell out of the process while he was in kindergarten. I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

I’m reading it to my Grand-kids this year in Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and needed an activity to go with it. You might save money (but not time!). I will probably use an old garage sale board game as the base, and just glue the printed game mat to it. Where to start? Play test the game.

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Games Making Garage Sale Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Amanda currently homeschools their three kids. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. What if you already do those things and are still looking for more ways to save? Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! And if you get your kids involved, not only are the things inside sentimental, the box itself means something too! Sell some of the items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

I love to shop garage sales. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids. I get great, nearly new stuff for my little grand-kids at next to nothing prices. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Know Where to Get the Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

This is a great way to get rid of clothes your kid has outgrown and get the items you need for less. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Can’t find one in your area?

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Clothes Clothing Swap Garage Sale 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. You can save money on fabric to reupholster pieces by using colorful printed sheets or buying fabric on the bolt online or through a textile mill or local outlet. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

My husband and I have been married for 20 years and have two school-aged kids. How did you get interested in saving money? I’m thankful we had to learn how to cut back—how ridiculous was it to have dual full-time incomes/no kids and not save a cent?! And it builds grit and resilience in our kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. In fact, the Duggars of TLC’s Nineteen Kids and Counting use paper plates for every single meal. You can often by these cheap at garage sales.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

Grab your husband, kids, or a friend and begin walking a few times a week. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) There are lots of reasons people have for not exercising, but don’t let a lack of extra money be one of them! Go for a Walk.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

years with no car (and two small kids!). My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. We lived for 2.5

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. I even made the kid’s play dough and finger paint. We changed our own oil and rotated our own tires.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! I love back-to-school sales, even as a kid, this was my favorite time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids? Saving Money Today: Costco American Express Card Review – Is the Costco American Express TrueEarnings Card Worth Adding to Your Wallet?

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