Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

While a higher income can certainly help you get your feet back under you, ultimately it doesn’t matter how high your income is if you don’t manage your money appropriately and live within your means. Now, all of a sudden, we had enough money that we could try nicer restaurants. We make plenty!” Money Tips'

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. Stop sending an extra payment to our mortgage. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE! More family time!

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money? I’ve been doing it for 28 years now?)

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 191

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. The Girls’ Activities.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. You still have to have money (just as our ancestors needed something to trade with). Since we are no longer typically exposed to these activities, we don’t have the need or opportunity to learn them.

Canning 100

Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” Do you have a funny story about making do? 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer.

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176