Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

There are a few things that we wanted to do, however, to make the home more “ours” After pouring over magazines, TV shows, and soliciting advice from my mom, we nailed down a few things that are fool proof principles to home decorating and finishing. This makes the space look smaller and doesn’t do much for visual appeal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Here are some helpful tips to get you going.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I believe these bulbs are the original pair from when I got my van, so I figure that if one is burnt out, the other one is on its last leg as well. That reminds me: Twinings is a type of tea bag you could use for making the tea bag Christmas wreaths A. I tried a thrift store first, but came up dry. Marie shared with us.)

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Frugal Office Twinings Thrift Stores 204

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I get a high from putting together an outfit that makes me feel cute. I also love dressing my kids well. About five years ago, I started thrifting. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Not all thrift stores are created equal.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

Here are some ideas to help you simplify your life to make it better. Taking stock of my life, I decided that the best way to make changes that would make my life better was to make everything simpler. I further simplified my life by making some changes to my banking. Do I need it? Be ruthless!

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Making Work Occasions Pace 238

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 184

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 3, 2023

You can use a single sock, but I prefer to use two to make it more sturdy. I fixed Zoe’s skirt She’d thrifted this long skirt (so 90s!) The fabric split above the slit as well, so it was sort of a mess. so I used some of the extra to make this chocolate pudding , and also two loaves of cinnamon bread.

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Frugal Mice Sewing Sewing Machines 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

As long as we buy them from an authorized source, we can get a guarantee as well. From TVs to gaming systems to phones, buying used can make a great deal of sense, whether you buy used from someone you trust, or whether you buy factory-refurbished , this a good options. We’ve bought used video games as well. Baby Items.

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I calculate the per-hour rate from my plasma donations to make sure it’s a good use of my time. This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. This money equates to about $36.67

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

“It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” Make Cleaning Products at Home Did you know that you could make cleaning products right at home? Hiking, camping, picnicking—these are all things I do with my kids on a regular basis.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Look critically at what you have kept and make up different outfits using each garment multiple times.

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

With the added expenses involved with raising a child, I was forced to find ways to make my paycheck go as far as possible every month. Hopefully this advice can help you save some money as well and turn the art of haggling into a habit. .” Managers want happy customers and they often will do anything to make that happen.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I tend to focus on certain brands that I really like and that fit me well. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. Luckily, I found two pairs at Old Navy that were 50% off sale making them $17.50 Yes, please!

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Couponing 101

APRIL 29, 2019

Now through Tuesday, save 53% on these gorgeous boutique earrings at Jane.com, making them just $7.99 Every fashionista needs a pair or two of versatile earrings to dress up their favorite discount or thrifted finds. These go well with your favorite floral pieces, tunics, tee dresses, solid pieces or your basic denim and tees.

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Clothing and Accessories Thrifting Flashes Beauty 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Lunch Bags Plastic grocery bags also make great lunch bags for your kids or for you. Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Many times, people use trash bags to transport used clothing, but grocery bags will work as well.

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Reuse Grocery Groceries Recycle 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

Fleas are wingless, with hard bodies that make them difficult to kill, and they have mouths adapted for piercing the skin of their “victims” and sucking out their blood. They are nasty little critters that can make life pretty annoying for your favorite furry pet. It seems to work well, and it works for killing fleas, too.

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas. Try freezer cooking.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Use those as well. Dig out that box of material you thought you might use and pick out some pieces to use for wrapping, or to make bows. Make your own gift boxes using Origami. Make gift tags. Use last years cards to make your gift tags. Use coordinated wrapping paper to make your gift tags. Be unusual.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? We even bought an online package years ago, but have since decided that we will have a lawyer draw up our will, medical directive, and power of attorney documents to make sure everything is in place legally. Choose Thrift First. Shame on us for dragging our feet on this for too long.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

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. Basically, I’m not tempted by anything over $50 that’s not a necessity😊 9.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. People who lose a lot of weight downsize. You don’t downsize spending!

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Saving Money Money Budget Budgeting 221

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Everything from simple meals to simple clothing can help make your life easier. Automatic savings and investments, as well as automatic withdrawals, can help you stay on top of your finances without too much trouble. This saves us money, as well as allows us to create an environment that feels more open.

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Finance Money Goals Donation 218

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

Make it a Necessities Only Year. 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. In other words, I’m coming up short. Guidelines for 2016: 1.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I’m guilty as well. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”. Do you enjoy making old things new again? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. Few try to repair or get it repaired. If so, you are in the minority.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. You can easily find tags or stickers at a local store that will help make the prices more visible.

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Garage Sale Garage Sale Canning 202

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

But you don’t have to break the bank to find some pieces that make you look your best. 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. Shop at the End of Seasons.

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Thrifty Budget Budgeting Mom 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. Water – Unless you have a well, you probably pay for your water. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store.

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Budget Budgeting Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. Don’t let pride make you go broke because there is no shame in buying Weis spaghetti sauce instead of Ragu.

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Grocery Groceries Bills Used 252

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Well this Halloween season, you don’t need to fall for this trap! Instead, why not consider making some of your own Halloween décor? Make a dollar store fallscape. Buy a colorful red, orange, or gold runner at your local dollar store as well as a few faux pumpkins or gourds. Take a look! Get spraying!

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Halloween DIY Frugal Dollar Store 93

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. If you take care of what you already have, you won’t need to make as many purchases. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Go Green'

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Don’t buy, make. Mom’s black cape, some makeup and a piece of cardboard cut and painted black to make bats ears can make someone into Dracula. Make your own decorations out of household items.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 4, 2019

But this DIY costume makes our list because it puts a new twist on things, pairing Peter Pan with his shadow. This costume idea makes the cut because it is easy, unique, and fun. The notorious bank robbers were one of the most well-known couples in the 1930s. Peter Pan & Shadow via The House That Lars Built.

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DIY Halloween Barbie Thrift Stores 49

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Tantrum aside, it’s still going to take years, but there is room for us to make some considerable progress in 2015. I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

The Women in World History website reported the following as Evidence Taken by Children’s Employment Commission February 1841: “Miss — has been for several years in the dress-making business…The common hours of business are from 8 a.m. I could work and make many times more than I could ever save by sewing.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 21, 2014

Our sweet Ruby has assimilated into our family quite well. The girls and I hit my favorite thrift store this week. Disclosure: I am an Amazon Associate, and if you make a purchase through my link, I earn a small percentage–at no cost to you! She’s such an easy dog. She’s a keeper for sure! Sun-Brewed Iced Tea.

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Thrifty Thrift Stores Daughter Thrifting 100

Work With What You've Got

JUNE 1, 2010

I took Friday off and we finally had some time to do a little thrifting. We had a credit for Buffalo Exchange* as well, so we hit that first. We also hit a few thrift stores, and again, I did not really find what I needed, but I got a couple things anyway. But it always make me so tired. It was hot. So hot I wore shorts.

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