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 want stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

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. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Sign up for New Parent Offers. Many companies have new Mom or new parent offers you can sign up for even before the little one arrives. Similac Strong Moms Kit – Free Gifts and coupons. Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget. Buy second hand.

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Baby Debt Credit Cards Phone Service 40

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. The toy ice cream table and chairs from my Mom’s childhood have an iron frame, which I stripped and spray painted. Ways to save on furniture.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

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. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Money Saving Mom and Handmade Adelaide Baby both have tips on how to do that. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Neighbors knew each other.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 181

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

These pictures were taken at my parents' house by my lovely mother (thanks Mom). Not too much on my end- maybe so thrifting , hanging with friends, relaxing. I used to be afraid to wear designed tights like this because I felt like they may rip or snag at any moment, but I really love these. stuff like that.

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Thrifting Amy's Simple Lighting 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

My mom was an at home day care provider. We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. When I was old enough for a car, my mom bought me a beater, and I paid her back in monthly installments. I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything.

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Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242