Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 24, 2023
Image via Unsplash It is true that the idea of buying a home continues to be the American dream, but one look at the real estate market will tell you that purchasing a property is getting more expensive all of the time. Instead of just forking over the money you have, it is important to have a strategy so you can save the most money possible.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
From reusable grocery bags to energy saving appliances, everywhere you look there’s a new product designed to help conserve the environment. Here’s why: The whole point of “energy-star” appliances is that they use less energy, and are therefore easier on the environment. If it breaks, consider taking it in to get a repair.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Buy good clothing, used.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 7, 2022
In 2017 we updated our kitchen with new paint, flooring, and appliances. Because we were spending so much money on appliances, we bought an extended warranty. Buying such things is usually on the list of what frugal people don’t do, but it turned out to be a smart decision. Here’s how we frugal-ed in June.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 23, 2012
With interest rates at all time lows, more foreclosures coming on the market and prices at decade low levels, you may be looking to buy a home or investment property. To get the best deal when buying your house, you have to negotiate. To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 6, 2014
When you do shop, make sure you use a list and that you only buy what you need that will not only save you money, it will also help the environment. According to EndHunger.org, approximately 40 percent of the foods Americans buy goes to waste. The same goes if your furnace has needed frequent repairs over the years.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 16, 2014
To buy a home under the assumption that you’ll some day make a profit from it or rely on one source of income assuming it’ll always be available to you is financially foolish. They can come in the form of a health scare a home repair or otherwise. Unfortunately the recession of 2008 was not an isolated incident.
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