Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Of course there are certain things I haven’t attempted – putting on a new roof (although my spouse did this); cleaning out the septic tank; installing automatic garage door openers; or installing windows and new doors. No matter how many times I clean them, they still feel dirty to me. Cheap or frugal?

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. Sports/extracurriculars were funded by Mom cleaning houses/church. Those skills/needs became vital in my marriage as the spouse was chronically ill with astronomical medical bills & expensive tastes.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 180

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Wi-Fi Motion Sensor alerts users of activity with a push text or notification as soon as motion is detected, whether you want to know when the kids get in from school, make sure the puppy goes outside during the day, or receive an alert when the garage door opens. Quick, easy to use, and leaves no dulling residue.

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Gifts Giveaway Handbags and Wallets Flowers and Gifts 80

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to take you step-by-step through couponing and tell you how to reduce your grocery bill and even start your own stock pile.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Years ago, our cable bill doubled in price.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

If both you and your spouse are eating out every day for lunch, you’re looking at $128/month – on top of your regular grocery bill. How often do you find yourself purging your closets and cleaning out the garage, selling or donating things that you bought on a whim and never really used? Men are as guilty of this as women are.

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

But, you can’t escape your life and the bills will follow you. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. You got divorced, had medical bills, or were unemployed. So even though things happen, now we need to clean up the mess. You shop to feel better. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping.

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Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

I ended up freeze drying them in the garage! Man, you really have to plan ahead and be on top of things to make sure you can cover the baby’s rear with clean diaps in that situation! 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer. Trust me, that takes awhile. Inconvenient! Wants – Which Is Which? Money Tips'

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176