Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Cameras had to have actual film and pictures had to be developed after the whole roll of film was ‘exposed’ Research was done at a library using the Dewey decimal system, not a search engine. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. There were no discount brokers. There was no CNBC with constant market and news.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! All I know is that academia doesn’t seem to me to be stable or secure enough as a primary career for me, but I do not want to completely write off a potential future of research and writing. I live in the Midwest with my fiancé (soon to be husband in March!), What’s your best frugal win?

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 192

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need. There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research. For example, you can clean your marble surfaces using dishwashing soap and some warm water.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We’ve been researching what we want in the trailer and we want to pay cash. 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. We’d like to start saving for it in 2018, if possible. The Guidelines for 2018: 1.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. We will work on those things, but in 2020, my big goal is to focus on reading and researching strategies and ideas. We will continue to work through that plan, but 2020 is the year of reading and researching for me.

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

Get Rich Slowly, in their ‘ About’ page states “My research revealed that few people get rich quickly, but almost anyone can get rich slowly by patiently following some simple rules. “ They list 12 key beliefs and say that “By following my own advice, I’ve managed to ditch my debt and actually begin saving. How Do You Do It?

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Debt College Goals Life Insurance 172

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

When you purchase that $4 coffee or that small $10 worth of impulse buys at the corner store, it might not seem like much. If you devote an hour or so a week to clipping coupons or researching deals on your favorite deals site, you’ll be amazed at the amount of money you save over time. Don’t Be Afraid to Shop Secondhand.

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Money Goals Kids and Family Saving Money 40