Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

It also brings opportunities for you to save. Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Do this in spring as well.

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Money Plants Home and Garden Painting 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Save Money and Plan Now for Holiday Spending. Making some decisions now about what you will and won’t do during the holidays will allow you to set up a budget as well as talk to any affected family members or friends (and even business contacts) so that you can set their expectations. More Help Is Available.

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July Christmas Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I’m guilty as well. He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? He fixed his own car.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2019

Whether it be a garage, a shed, or even a specially constructed structure, you have to consider the fact that you are trying to keep and use your assortment of preserved foods for years to come. Couponing, saving money, and preparing for the future by purchasing in bulk is a good idea, provided that you have the space as well as a good plan.

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Expiration Date Growing Building Canning 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2013

Wood burning fireplaces will need a chimney sweep, and gas fireplaces should be serviced as well. I’ve recently washed our garage door , repaired some rain screen (okay, I didn’t do that part. Clean Your Fireplace. If you have a fireplace, it should be cleaned before the first use. Outside Maintenance. Get Organized'

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Home Home and Garden Garage Cleaning 210

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

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. If you maintain it by changing the oil, rotating the tires and keeping it clean you are well on your way to having a serviceable car for years.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

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. Use those as well. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

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. Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves. Well here are some. That took forever!

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Koupon Karen

MAY 17, 2024

Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. To save money, compare quotes from different moving companies to find the best deal. Look for cost-saving opportunities, such as using recycled packing materials or timing your move during off-peak seasons when rates may be lower.

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Making Moving Company Movers Transportation 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

However, if you know your neighbors well, they might need some help, even if they don’t realize it. It’s also the perfect job for someone a little younger , assuming you know your neighbors well and your parents are OK with it. What are some of your best ways to save money as a kid?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

Clothes don’t line dry well in wet or cold weather. How to mitigate: Buy a clothes rack or two, or string a line in your basement or unused garage. Make sure your line is fastened securely to your pole and your pole is well grounded so it won’t pull out (we used to set ours in cement). Do you line dry your clothing?

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Clothes Clothing Washer and Dryer Dryers 264

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S., Shop Online.

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Green Rent Library Green And Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Is Private School Education Worth The Extra Expense?

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

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. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

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. And then, well, like a weed that just won’t stop growing, the stuff started piling up again. Unfortunately, this isn’t my first time. Three years ago, before we moved to our current home, I decluttered.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

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! If you don’t have shoe boxes laying around, Amazon has some easy storage solutions as well that are much more in my budget! Sell some of the items.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

My standard of living (and most other people’s as well) is much better now that we have all of the conveniences from the past 60 years available. riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. There were no garage door openers. If you are younger, imagine your life back then!

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

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! If you don’t have shoe boxes laying around, Amazon has some easy storage solutions as well that are much more in my budget! Sell some of the items.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. ” By planning our meals and grocery list, I am able to maintain our grocery budget and still eat very well.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

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. Just bare twigs in a large vase, with old ornaments tied to them can be pretty as well. We live on the edge of the prairie and prairie grasses grow well here.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

However, a root cellar can be as simple as a sectioned off part of your basement, a trash can buried in the ground with a bale of straw on top or even a shelf in an unheated room or garage. You save money on gasoline (assuming fewer trips to the store). You save money on electricity (no extra cooling unit sucking dollars).

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

That was true for me as well, but I also think that poverty is a very relative concept. In their first home together, built out in the new suburbs (then it was country), Mom endured well water and an outhouse. I ended up freeze drying them in the garage! 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Good financial planning calls for not only saving money, but also building multiple streams of income for yourself. Now that I think back, that probably provided the neighbors with quite a bit of entertainment as well. Have you ever done backyard farming to raise money? This post was written by Marie. .

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! How did you get interested in saving money? Hosting garage sales & reselling items. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. Garage or estate sales. Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Plan ahead. Want to redo your kitchen? Thrift shops.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

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! If you don’t have shoe boxes laying around, Amazon has some easy storage solutions as well that are much more in my budget! Sell some of the items.

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Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. I’ll apply that money to the debt. I’ll do my best to follow my own advice, 10 Ways to Save When Eating Out , and we will bring snacks, bag lunches, and drinks whenever we can to save money.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

We were required to hook up to the sewer if the property came within 100 feet of it (by the way, you pay for the line from your house to the sewer line as well). Visit your county offices to find information about zoning regulations as well as where and when the zoning committee meets. Walk the neighborhood to get a feel for it.

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. I used to classify cell phones as a want as well, but with the disappearance of pay public phones, I am changing my mind. We still just have one at our house though. We have three.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. For years Daniel did the finances all by himself and Amanda would stay in the allotted budget amounts, but it didn’t work well for us.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

We are leaving 3 entry doors, the garage doors, the windows in the garage, the small kitchen window and a large picture window in the master sitting room in place. The holidays got in the way as well as our indecision. Money Tips' What we looked for in windows and doors.

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Shopping Home Depot Painting Insurance 100

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. You can end up well ahead in the long run. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Save money by preparing your own meals. Drink water to save money and calories.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

I love to shop garage sales. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. , my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Know Where to Get the Money. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives. What a deal.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. I’ll apply that money to the debt. What We Won’t Give Up: My motto has always been “living well on less” and now it will be “living well on (even) less”. I’d like 2018 to be the year that we clean out our clutter.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2013

Prices for the science center range from $12.50 - $16, depending on age as well. There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and amusement rides. Date: June 20, 2013 from 10 am to 9 pm.

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Pennsylvania Museum Home and Garden Ranges 133