Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
I love to buy things second hand. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.” The Items We Typically Buy Used. Electronics.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2013
Everywhere you look, television, billboards, the Internet, magazines, newspapers and radios try to tell us what we need to buy and consume in order to be happy. Snowblowers were very expensive back then (they aren’t that cheap now, either) and were not used all that often – so it was the perfect “sharing” appliance. (I
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. With fresh food – buy only what you can eat before it goes bad. Buy dried milk to use in cooking – especially if you aren’t a regular milk drinker. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Go Frugal Go Green'
Saving With Shellie
JULY 9, 2014
Televisions and video game consoles are the biggest energy hogs, even when turned off. Buy Energy Star appliances - If you see the “Energy Star” label on an appliance, it means it meets efficiency guidelines that will save you upwards of $100 a year on your electric bill just by replacing one appliance.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 28, 2014
You’ll reuse items to avoid buying new ones, which keep more items out of the landfills. She also does not have a television, cell phone, iPad, e-reader, answering machine, or any other of the multitude of electronic devices we have now. Instead, you’ll choose items like cloth napkins and cloth towels.
For the Mommas
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
million televisions, nearly two million tablets and computers and three million video games. Highlight offers include**: 11 Televisions including 4K Ultra HDTVs, such as a Phillips 55-inch Smart 4KTV for $298 (special buy) and a Samsung 50-inch Smart 4KTV for $398 ($230 savings). Hoverboard for $273 ($125 savings).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 20, 2011
However, don’t go out and drop $2,000 on a 55″ LED, 3D television just because you’ve had a good financial week. You don’t even need to buy yourself a new toy or expensive meal. You don’t want to save up all your money for the “rainy day&# that never comes. It’s doubly enjoyable!
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