Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Things may have changed since you participated in the activity as a kid and you don’t want to be wasting money on the wrong gear. Remember, there are lots of other parents out there in the same predicament of trying to manage a family budget while giving their kids as many opportunities and experiences as possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! But, because we leave behind the accumulated stuff in our parent’s household, we really end up with less that we had at home. You may throw some stuff away.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. They may also enroll in other baby classes like music and swim lessons. Some people were very angry that these parents didn’t spend money on their kids. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? If so, the new fixer movement may be for you! He made his own electric lawnmower. He fixed his own car. He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. I wish he was still around.

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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. Instead of paying for telephone, use free services over the internet (Skype and Google both have them – but note that there may be privacy issues in their use).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. As teenagers, we may be madly saving up for a car.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Talk to the parents of children older than yours. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. You may be able to find items for as low as a quarter. You don’t need to sacrifice quality in order to get some great clothes that will last you all year for less. Take a look!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

She loves to write education, career, frugal living, finance, health, parenting relating articles. While this is a whole lot of money up front, your iPhone may make up for the initial cost with its money saving applications. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents. She can be reached via email at: donna.reish13@gmail.com.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). I love to shop garage sales. Use cash (yours, your parents or other cash that can be had). They actually went in together with another parent to buy the house. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

Going to your child’s baseball game may be a fun way to spend an evening. Watching your child get nothing but net may be super exciting. Seeing your child run the ball down the field to score a goal may get your adrenaline pumping.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Talk to the parents of children older than yours. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. You may be able to find items for as low as a quarter. You don’t need to sacrifice quality in order to get some great clothes that will last you all year for less. Look for hand me downs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. In spite of that, history indicates that sweat shop seamstress positions had a ratio of 20 applicants per position. To decorate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

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. Older pieces may have different types of finishes on them too, so you need to figure out what is on there to know what you can put on top of it.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

Best Ways To Make Money As A Kid Depending on the child’s age, it may be necessary for the parents to assist. You can start by mowing your own lawn to get some practice, and I’m sure your parents won’t mind ha! You could also ask your parents, friends, and family to help spread the word.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Some of you may take umbrage at things I consider wants, and that is OK. What was a want or a luxury to parents or grandparents may have actually become something most of us consider a need. Two car garages. Our parents had TVs (most of them), but typically only one per household. Most households had only one car.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have an answer to all those questions, then you may be ready to start a small business. You might start working weekends out of your garage, but as your business takes off, you’ll be well on your way to your own shop and a brand new, full-time career doing what you love. Who is your ideal client? Take a page from Harp Design Co.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2016

My parent’s generation (the WWII gen) had homes with around 900 – 1000 square feet – typically with 2 bedrooms and a bath. We have ‘game rooms’; media rooms; home offices; kids play rooms; dining rooms; The entire home and sometimes the garage or outbuildings are climate controlled for hot and cold weather.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. You may need to download special software to access the coupons. I’m sure you’ve seen the show on TLC called Extreme Couponing. This is a safe download.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

There are also limited quantities of items so while the deal lasts for a specific time period, items may sell out before the sale ends. 8:00 am: Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Garage. 6:00 pm: Beat The Parents Board Game. Usually they are available for around 4 hours, but timing can differ. 8:00 am: Monopoly Board Game.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

Another option is to have the parent serve everyone straight from the pan to the plate. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. You may find seasonal cloth napkins at a discounted price after the holiday. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. Diapers and Wipes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Forbes studied (unscientifically) some of 657 of the billionaires on their list and found some assorted factoids that may or may not be significant in the making of a billionaire. Parents of billionaires had a high aptitude for math. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? Here is the short list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

One of them kept it at their house in the garage, but each time there was a snow storm they each got their chance to use it, taking turns doing both of their driveways. This one may be a little more difficult to pull off, as lawns need to be mowed more often than snow falls. It’s not like snowblowers are used all that often.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Including a selection of Trashies, kids may even be lucky enough to find a Special Edition furry friend such as Junk Jumper or Sore Berry lurking inside this Trash Pack collection. Includes a unique code for parents to redeem 20 FARM CASH of in-game currency for use in ZYNGA’s FARMVILLE online game. . Each plush sold separately.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you always have more month than cash and never seem to get ahead or even to even, it’s time to look at some reasons you may be broke. Don’t blame your spouse, the economy, your parents or your job. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. You spend your money on the wrong stuff.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

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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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Wi-Fi Motion Sensor alerts users of activity with a push text or notification as soon as motion is detected, whether you want to know when the kids get in from school, make sure the puppy goes outside during the day, or receive an alert when the garage door opens. The dog is a convenient companion for pets and Pet Parents alike.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

While these things obviously could bring in a lot of money, they actually may not make you rich or help you stay that way if you do make it. If the first product you invent doesn’t take off (fails) then your single minded persistence may cause you to try another, or retrain for a new job or develop a side income.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

April Showers brings May Flowers! Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

You may need to spend some time writing down your goals and/or expectations for retirement, but asking the questions is where everyone begins. – Letting your child make spending decisions can make some parents uneasy. You have taken the first step towards achieving that dream retirement. Yet, just thinking about retirement.

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