Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Considering all this, when I stumbled across an article about Hattie Garlick, a woman who decided to not spend anything on her children in 2013, I had to read on. Even more interesting than the article, though, was reading the comments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. Nursery furniture and toys can be picked up at a fraction of the price. Buy second hand. Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget. Check with friends and co-workers for needed items.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

It can be anything from kids’ toys to storybooks, recipes, school supplies, kids’ clothes, DIY craft supplies—you name it. We find that this gives our kids (and ourselves) a chance to experience new stuff without necessarily having to buy the stuff at a regular store or thrift store. Do you get what I mean?

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Any mom knows that kids get sick of toys and grow out of clothes pretty darn quickly. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. If you raise your kids to have an understanding of money and just what it takes to earn a dollar, they’re less likely to demand every new toy or gadget.

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