Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I cut down a small cedar tree (which grow like weeds on our 6 acres) each year, put it in a tree stand on the porch and put white twinkle lights on it. 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

MARCH 19, 2014

Babies grow so quickly that their babies only wore some outfits for a time or two before they outgrew them, so the clothes looked like new. 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. Go Frugal Go Green'

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. You won’t need to make as many trips to the store if you make it a point to maintain what you already have. Growing up, my re-used T-shirts as dust rags and other cleaning supplies.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Never shop online without finding coupons online as well.

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Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

Choose Thrift First. 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. And if forgetting about it isn’t an option, only then will I step foot into a store to purchase it.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Our children learn by example. – it’s now important to keep a positive outlook more than ever.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. 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. Ways to save on furniture.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Old 1-liter Gatorade bottles are light, sturdy and do the job extremely well. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one. Don’t buy expensive water bottles. Borrow or buy a used tent. Just make sure that it’s still tough enough so it won’t fail during your trip.

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Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We leave the nest – move out of Mom and Dad’s well stocked home. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. We rent a shelter (usually), and it is bare!

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. 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. Plan our Spending. Earn Additional Income.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The trick is to make sure you have read the labels properly (some cleaning products don’t play well with each other) and do your research on which products can be used on which surfaces. What I do is ask the pharmacist how well the generic option compares to the brand options. Do you get what I mean?

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Learning how to use coupons and rebate apps as well as shopping on strategic days in order to maximize your savings is an excellent way to save money. Any mom knows that kids get sick of toys and grow out of clothes pretty darn quickly. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. Become a Savvy Shopper.

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Money Goals Kids and Family Saving Money 40