Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Apparently, according to multiple sources such as The Holiday Spot website, Wikipedia and various responders on Google Answers there really are actual Christmas celebrations in July. Save Money and Plan Now for Holiday Spending. Start shopping for the holidays – paying for gifts as you go. Does this happen in your family too?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

While I am not that thrifty, and I love prettily wrapped gifts, I don’t like to spend a bunch on wrappings. Do you have some leftover wall paper you won’t be using? This is easy to do and doesn’t take much in the way of time or materials. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Go Green'

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. These ideas are gifts of time, creativity, and skills.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Today is the second day of six days of awesome gifts and giveaways for Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012! Shampoo plus medium conditioner in a formula that adds manageability, rinses clean and won’t build up. A must in every garage, laundry room or wherever it is needed. Product Price: $5-$7.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s! According to some reports, it has become North America’s second biggest holiday (read that as second most commercialized and expensive). Halloween then and now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

You also know that picking a location to store something isn’t always logical and that things can get out of place over time, even after you have spent time and effort to optimally organize them! I carried this idea to our garage. Use them to store those once a year needs – like holiday decorations, or party supplies.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Today is the third day of six days of awesome gifts and giveaways for Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012! It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! Create your own customized dinosaur adventure with the T-Rex set! Product Name: Disney Fairies Fashion Boutique.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. The best place to find used canning accessories cheaply is eBay , although sometimes you can get lucky and spot some items at garage sales , too. Canning Jars.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Our problem isn’t spending, it’s income. Retailers are hiring for the holidays. Starting a direct selling business, like Thirty-One or Tastefully Simple, isn’t for everyone, but I have friends who have been very successful selling things like jewelry and food. 6 Ways to Increase Income. Find a Part-Time Job.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

They just can’t get enough so I was excited to find the lowest price on Hot Wheels sets today! Here are a few of the deals I found: Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage Playset – $87.99 (Reg $99.99). Don’t forget, right now everything on Target.com ships FREE with no minimum purchase. Final Price = $22.49 (or $21.37

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I am all about giving the right gift to the right person but sometimes things don’t work out as you envision! I keep a closet in the garage with gifts that I wasn’t so into. Do you plan to re-gift anything this holiday season? Is that the question? If it is then I am all for it! All opinions are my own.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

I’m a saver (I don’t think I have gotten to the ‘hoarder’ stage at this point!). We don’t re-use for food if they contained toxic or very greasy items though. They fit nicely into ice chests and won’t break. We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Score some crazy cheap deals with this one-day offer at amazon and stockup for the holiday gifts: Mega Bloks Minions Scooter Escape $5.99. Mega Bloks Spin ‘n Play Spinning Garage Playset $7.99. If you aren’t an Amazon Prime member , now would be an awesome time to join! with FREE Shipping on orders over $49.00

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? Why you don’t want to learn to sew. You won’t save money. It wasn’t stellar, but it did the job.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

We didn’t know the county planned to put in a divided highway just down the street and that our nice quiet state highway would become a busy feeder to the new divided highway, creating huge noise pollution and making it nearly impossible to even walk across the road to get our mail each day. I don’t think they had much recourse.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

We haven’t addressed the window issue before because we have been debating whether or not we want to ‘age in place’ even with the planned developments in our area that will increase traffic, congestion and probably crime. They weren’t pushy at all. What we looked for in windows and doors. Home Depot.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Hot Wheels® Ultimate Auto Garage by Mattel®. Hot Wheels® Ultimate Auto Garage by Mattel®. Imaginext Ultra T-Rex by Fisher-Price®. Holiday Auburn Barbie™ 2015 Doll by Mattel® (Kmart exclusive). Here is a list of toys by age range: Ages 1-2. Playskool Sesame Street Play All Day Elmo by Hasbro®. VTech® Kidizoom® Action Cam.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Instead of doing individual posts for each and every one, I thought it would be easier to just do a big roundup of them so you don’t miss anything. Fisher Price Wheelies Garage – $13.99. Fisher-Price Imaginext Mega T-Rex – $22.49. Deals Around Town Amazon Baby Black Friday Holiday Kids Toys'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). Let your pre-teen and/or teen spend their own allowance on clothing for back to school and don’t jump in to bail them out if they make choices they regret! Don’t be afraid to let the grandparents chip in.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

This is the time for you to do all the Holiday Shopping for your kid’s favorite TOYS. Fisher-Price Imaginext Mega T-Rex $22.49. Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Garage $13.99. Get many more such HOT Holiday Offers here. Plus, when you get items worth $35.00 or more in your cart, it ships FREE!

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Grab these deals and start marking items off your holiday shopping list! 2 pm CT – Fisher-Price Rev’n Go Garage. 2 pm CT – Fisher-Price Rev’n Go Garage. Many times you will be offered the item when other don’t buy theirs in the alotted time. Need some extra cash for the holidays?

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DECEMBER 8, 2012

I find that even though my son’s birthday is so close to the holidays, it actually works out quite well, financially. No matter what time of year your child’s birthday is, look for holiday clearance year ’round to find items for their party. Not all holiday clearance will necessarily be themed.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Fisher Price Imaginext Ultra T-Rex – $44. Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage – $44. Don’t miss all the 2015 Black Friday Ad Scans right here. >> Click Here for the Full H-E-B Plus Black Friday Ad 2015 << The H-E-B Plus Black Friday Ad 2015 is here! 3-Piece Comforter Sets – $14.97.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Currently, you can’t purchase preferred parking in advance or online. This post will cover everything you need to know about parking at Disney. Walt Disney World Parking – Theme Parks. Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select Annual Passholders receive free standard parking when visiting the theme parks – woohoo!

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Portable Garage $177.88. Don’t miss all the 2015 Black Friday Ad Scans right here. We have the highlights and a rundown of all the best deals. You should be able to find some nice deals on tools. We’re especially excited about the Roller Cabinet and Miter Saw. The store opens Friday, November 27 at 7am. US General 26-in.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Portable Garage $177.88. Don’t miss all the 2015 Black Friday Ad Scans right here. We have the highlights and a rundown of all the best deals. You should be able to find some nice deals on tools. We’re especially excited about the Roller Cabinet and Miter Saw. The store opens Friday, November 27 at 7am. US General 26-in.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Great, for the busy holiday season. Another great thing, a lot of what’s needed you probably have already in your home, garage, or can find at the dollar store. Don’t be afraid to be crazy, these little buddies can look like anything, and be anything just ask my kids. What you will need-. Hot Glue Gun with glue.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Nicoles Nickels , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Today is the third of five days of awesome gifts and giveaways for the Season of Sharing 2014 ! Today’s post is all about gifts for him and her!

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

John Deere, Chevy or Ford Garage Stool – $29.99 (reg. Don’t miss all the 2015 Black Friday Ad Scans right here. You should be able to find some nice deals on tools. We’re especially excited about the Roller Cabinet and Miter Saw. Meijer will be open 24-hours throughout the entire Black Friday weekend. December Home 7.5′

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. You may find seasonal cloth napkins at a discounted price after the holiday. And don’t forget the newest trend, disposable paper towel for your hands. Plastic silverware? While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

January has the best deals on holiday-related items with markdowns at 50% to 75%—sometimes 90% —off of everything from wrapping paper to decorations. Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. June is here.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. We don’t travel extensively, but we do like to get away.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

With so many different options out there, a consumer really can get overwhelmed and into trouble if they don’t know their credit card basics. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. At first, I thought I made a typo along the way.

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