Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. When I redid ours, I used that spray meant to re enamel tubs to re-finish the vanity tops. I sanded and re-stained the wood cabinet and fashioned a matching frame for the mirror out of molding strips from Lowes that I got for about $3 each. Plan ahead.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Well, as much as somebody who works full time is ever able to be. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Daily Deal Sites. Over the past few years, I’ve been on the road quite a bit. Grocery Shop. Pack Snacks.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 26, 2019

Just use promo code GRAD2019 at checkout. I highly recommend digging up some baby photos to add if you’re going the collage route! Typically these larger percentage sales are a way to get new customers to shop their site, but luckily they’ve opened it up to their loyal return customers, too!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2014

Using DVDs to Exercise with Kids. One is a kids’ dance video that has songs they like as well as silly dance moves they like. We’re building our endurance to get through the whole DVD. Use exercise DVDs that involve the kids. My kids don’t even think they’re exercising with this DVD.

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 22, 2011

So if you’re looking to be a better economic, better investor and trying to secure your financial future, this freebie is something you should grab a hold of before it disappears. Bloomberg Businessweek is well respected and contains articles that are useful for the financially savvy person. Enjoy this site?

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

If you're new to Plum District , register here first ; If you're already registered, score this deal here. Well, rest easy with this deal, more than doubling your money towards food storage containers, and more, from Lock & Lock. Where's the lid? Will this seal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. We do have two trees, but they are well established and thus far have done fine without regular watering. We use our rice cooker almost every day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Each fall as they fall, we scoop them and grind them using the lawn tractor.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Most people have a credit card and why not get some free travel for using it? However, not everyone wants to have to open several credit cards to save on travel expenses, and I know that for me, I already have a credit card with travel rewards but want to save with other methods as well. Use AirBNB or Equivalent .

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Couponing 101

MAY 27, 2019

If you’re passionate about saving money, chances are you’ve clipped a few (or few thousand) coupons. This is what coupons were made for, and it’s still the easiest and most financially impactful way to use them. Well, a few states have laws that coupons must have a cash value. The answer isn’t so simple.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 11, 2019

The new school year is upon us. If you’re packing lunches for your child or children, you may have already figured out budget-friendly items to include. While this may seem like a nominal price, when you’re using them five days a week for several years, the cost seems more significant. 06 per bag.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2020

Do you remember how fun it used to be to blow bubbles? Well, it’s time to get out the bubble wands, because it’s still fun! If you’re making a day of it, you might want to get a good supply of fluid. You can use your creativity when designing your fort. Well, it doesn’t have to be!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Garments that are in good condition, especially well-known or high-end labels, could be donated or sold to secondhand clothing stores or through eBay or other online sites. Whatever you choose, you will be de-cluttering your home, recycling, re-using and maybe making a bit of money as well. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

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. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. Try freezer cooking. Add it up to get a total.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 28, 2019

They’re feeling and cheap when you buy in bulk! Definitely recommend going to your local market and buying them in bulk to use throughout the winter months. Plus, using ground beef saves a ton! To add some spice to our lives, I enjoy making this dish as well! Lentils are key here. This is a yummy, spicy dish!

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 30, 2024

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your current setup, our advice will steer you towards making savvy choices that marry durability with design. Fabrics with tight weaves and higher thread counts are more likely to withstand the rigors of daily use, making them ideal for furnishings that see frequent activity.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Disclosure - This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. You can read the site''s full disclosure here. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! This week''s bundle is the perfect companion for a paleo or primal lifestyle! Toadally Primal Smoothies by Primal Toad.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re struggling with menopause and weight loss, you’re not alone. I can tell you from experience that trying to lose weight after 40 sometimes feels impossible but if you’re willing to put in the work, you CAN do it. If you’re not sleeping well, it will be nearly impossible to lose weight.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re struggling with menopause and weight loss, you’re not alone. I can tell you from experience that trying to lose weight after 40 sometimes feels impossible but if you’re willing to put in the work, you CAN do it. If you’re not sleeping well, it will be nearly impossible to lose weight.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 23, 2017

I have been using a paper planner since my early college days in the late 80’s. In 2017, I used the Living Well Planner that has a weekly/monthly layout, along with but hourly slots for each day. I found this Day Designer Daily & Monthly Planner that caught my eye, because I have used her free printable for so long.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

But we’re considering inexpensive tweaks here, not huge remodels. Open south-facing window curtains during the day when they’re exposed to direct sunlight, and close them when the sun sets to protect your home from drafts and temperature loss through the cold glass. Use efficient Christmas decorations.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2019

It will encourage you to limit the times you eat out and help you save the food you’re already making instead of throwing it away. Here are some of my favorite ways to use these containers: Homemade baby food. You can use these for your older kids, too! Snacks for the kids. Portion control.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2014

What YOU need in YOUR asset allocation model may well be very different from their generic recommendations. Merrill Lynch Financial Advisers recommended I re-allocate to a ‘more appropriate’ conservative position. CNN Money is one site that acknowledges this. Take their generic advice at your own risk!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

Well, if not for free, then for very cheap. House Swap You can find several house swap sites online that put people, who are interested in house swapping, in touch with each other. Many of these sites charge a registration fee, which in some cases, is quite high. Can you do that for free too?

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Maybe that used to be the case, but with us it will never be. We like people that are these things – and that’s what you’re here to do. Maybe we’re not changing the world, but we’re making it easier for you to send a meaningful message via flowers. We love that! Building something new.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Tommee Tippee has really well designed products and my niece has loved her Tommee Tippee bottles! I can’t wait to use them with my girls once they’re here! Email and feed subscribers will need to click over to my actual site to enter. Enter the Giveaway! Please enter the giveaway on the widget below.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 23, 2012

The site with the most comments after 24 hours wins. This recipe only needs a few ingredients: Cilantro, Ranch Dip Mix, Diced Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Cream Cheese and I used Philadelphia Cooking Creme in the Original flavor. I usually pull the leaves from the stems but if you’re in a hurry, just stick the whole thing in.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! In today’s dollars, the cost cutting measures we took throughout our marriage allowed us to NOT spend more than a half million dollars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

It saves them money, as well as saving the planet! When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for Used First. Our society has programmed us to look for new first.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MAY 19, 2013

The site is well-designed, easy to use and filled with colorful, must-have pieces. We’re loving the adorable Golden Menagerie Curio ( $33 ), the Confetti Teaspoon Set which is $26 , and the super-affordable Spots + Scribbles Tea Towel at $16.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

We are celebrating this milestone by giving the site a fresh new look along with having a great giveaway… One lucky member will win $10,000! On behalf of everybody at Mr. Rebates, thank you for helping us grow and we look forward to continued success! Feel free to poke around the new Mr. Rebates site below.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 27, 2011

Well love is in the air and wedding season has arrived. They were able to phone and book what they needed well before the wedding and we weren’t bogged down trying to find places for everyone to stay. It helped keep everyone on track with time as well as ensured people showed up at the right spot at the right time.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2014

One of the biggest travel trends in recent memory is the use of Airbnb. If you are looking for a reasonably-priced place to stay when you travel, you can find what you are looking for by visiting the Airbnb web site. You can also make money when you rent a room or your whole apartment or house using Airbnb. Protect Yourself.

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