Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Encourage your child to use their imaginations to come up with a costume out of materials on hand at home.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

But, because we leave behind the accumulated stuff in our parent’s household, we really end up with less that we had at home. We leave the nest – move out of Mom and Dad’s well stocked home. Because we don’t yet have jobs that pay much, we can’t afford to go get a lot of stuff. You get stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

My husband works a pretty demanding job and I currently am a homemaker/stay-at-home mom, and do some freelancing in my spare time. Learning how to cook well has saved us a significant amount of money, and made us healthier. Also, thrifting —I very rarely buy new, it’s normally secondhand. What’s your best frugal win?

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Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can end up well ahead in the long run. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Find all kinds of fun activities you can do at home. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Plan a movie or game night.

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