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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Practically every site I checked recommended waiting to buy brand name TVs until the electronics show in mid-January takes place. I know I do.

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Put Yourself on the Path of Happiness for the Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Give away a dollar in front of the thrift store. Caravan Holidays – The Thrifty Way To Holiday. for the Week of January 17-21/11- Spread the Happiness Edition. Align yourself with people who agree that your new direction is a good one and listen to what they have to say. Help someone. Think differently.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. I started donating plasma in January 2021 and earned over $1000 in the first 3 months of the year.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. I have saved so much over the years by looking at thrift stores or yard sales first before trying a regular retail store for our needs. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting. January: $26.75

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I have started calling around for fees and hope to have this complete by end of January. However, we could use a year of extra thriftiness to find any extra funds to accelerate the $10k. 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.