Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

They were building their house and did it as they could afford to add on. Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” Do you have a funny story about making do?

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We loosely based it on Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Step process, but modified it to address our needs. Choose Thrift First. Plan our Spending.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100