Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Home renovations are a necessary process when you own your home. Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Sooner or later you will want or need to remodel your bathroom or your kitchen or perhaps finish off that basement. Craigs list.

Renovation 189

Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 30, 2013

You can then repeat the process on the outside of the bowl. You can find plenty of frames at your local dollar store or thrift store. Grab some colorful leaves, an old bowl, and some Mod Podge. One at a time, Mod Podge the leaves to the inside of the bowl until it is covered. Once dry, apply another coat.

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Crafts Craft Thrift Stores Art 75

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. Throughout this process, my husband requested a visual reminder of our progress, especially when we had to say no to some fun stuff. What’s important to you?

Debt 100

Debt Goals 2016 Calculators 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist. 8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others We seem to be living in the midst of a ‘ME’ generation where all thoughts are for what is in.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

It was such a long process and at times, we wanted to give up. We planned our meals, cut back on eating out, shopped the thrift stores, eliminated cable, earned extra money through side hustles, stopped contributing to our retirement, and made the decision that paying off our non-mortgage debt was more important than anything else.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

In order to go to Asia we have to get 4 visas which is a tedious process and takes a lot of time. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. Selling a home can be stressful so why not use these tips to make the process run a little smoother. We also have to plan our itinerary, get our vaccines, and pack.

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Choose Thrift First. 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.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

However, the truth is that generic prescriptions, much like store brands and generic products nowadays, go through the same rigorous standardization processes as brand name options. It’s like having a yard sale or visiting a thrift store but in the form of a barter trade where no extra cash is exchanged.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

Paying off debt is great but having no quality of life in the process is not the way to do it. At year end and back to school time, we drew down the tiny savings we had managed to put aside to pay for life insurance, buy Christmas presents and back to school clothes (which were typically bought second hand from the thrift store).

Debt 172

Debt College Goals Life Insurance 172