Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
If one feature goes out (like an ice maker on a freezer), but the rest of the unit still works fine, think about using an alternative to extend the life of the appliance (like making your own ice, or buying a bag a week at the grocery). Add one or two small new-to-you items to make things seem different.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
I live in the Midwest with my family. I have 11 kids, ages 9-29, and two cats. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. Why do I want to save money? I’ve been doing it for 28 years now?)
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2014
The family behind us, for instance, lived for years in their basement with their brood of kids (they ended up with around 15 I remember). Grandma put us kids to bed in the south bedroom when we stayed over at the farm. They used the berries to make a purple die and painted their own and each others bodies with it!
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. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 26, 2016
I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. Do you want to eliminate debt too?
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