Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. The truth is that you can fill your cupboards to overflowing even on a tight budget, if you know the tricks.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 12, 2010

Spottedmoth.com is an adorable online boutique with equally adorable clothing and accessories. Their motto is “ Be chic and sweet in clothes that are rich in style but not in price! ” And we couldn’t have said it better ourselves! And be sure to check out their equally cute blog … Love it Spotted Moth !!

Clothing and Accessories 70

Clothing and Accessories Storing Budgeting Budget 70

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals? Dragging your feet on finally setting a budget? PET Archives: How to make your own clothes.

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Emergency Fund Debt Student Fridays 193

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Military inspired clothing is everywhere right now – and this top is an olive color that is right on trend. Forever 21 Mesh Knit Top , $15.80. Click it/ Skip it: CLICK IT!! There are 3 things that I love about this sweater. First is the color. Second is the fit. For $15.80 – it’s a 100% click it.

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Budgeting Budget Crochet Military 72

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 11, 2011

Its pretty much a dream come true for any girl in America who loves high fashion on a budget… Zara is introducing E-commerce to the USA on September 7th! All of their clothes are budget friendly and incredibly on trend each season. And just in time for stocking up on fall’s trendiest pieces!!

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Budgeting Budget Bricks Girls 95

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 18, 2010

A surprisingly great clothing line to find these prints is I ‘Heart’ Ronson by Charlotte Ronson …available exclusively at JCPenny. While, the winter months are definitely not my favorite- all of the knitwear in stores right now is making me crave for cooler weather. Its super affordable and trendy.

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Printing Budgeting Budget Charlotte 70

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 11, 2010

You definitely don’t want to look like you walked into your closet blindfolded and just started grabbing clothes. Tags: How To budget fashion blog fashion blog Fashion expert FASHION ON A BUDGET style blog style expert style fashion. 2 : To be safe(er), use stripes as one of your prints. Happy mixing!

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Printing Budgeting Budget Simple 86

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

But not for clothes – for undergarments! Like its big sister, American Eagle, Aerie is also an affordable destination. That’s right – lacey bras and pretty undies! Aerie has a variety of styles, fabrics and colors and all are very reasonably priced! The online store always has some great sales going on, so be sure to check the site often!

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Victoria's Secret Storing Budgeting Budget 60

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 8, 2010

Just when I say to myself, I don’t need anymore clothes for the Summer or I’m going to take a break from shopping this week…they go and add new dresses to their site! Their dresses (and everything else for that matter) is so budget friendly that I end up buying everything…it’s like I can’t stop myself!

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Budgeting Budget Clothes Clothing 68

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 19, 2010

I have been a fan of this feminine article of clothing ever since I was a little girl when I would covet the cute pair of white tights with silver hearts or the ones with sherbet colored stripes going all the way up the leg.

Crochet 72

Crochet Budgeting Budget Charlotte 72

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Say what you will, but we all secretly have a soft spot for cool-weather clothing. Winter clothes are heftier and therefore pricier, right? What girl doesn’t love the perfect fitting pant and a snuggly sweater to wrap yourself up in? We wouldn’t have argued with the $19.50

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Old Navy Budgeting Budget Clothes 58

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 11, 2010

I have to admit that my favorite piece of clothing in my closet is my Boyfriend Cardigan. Those who know me would attest to that, considering how much I wear it. So, the one thing exciting me about the brisk nights ahead is that I get to take my sweater out of hiding. The Boyfriend Sweater is the perfect Transition Piece!

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Budgeting Budget Lighting Inexpensive 81

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Basically, the important thing to remember is that if you’re going with such a loose top, the rest of your outfit should be long and lean to avoid the frumpy I’m-hiding-under-my-clothes Olsen twins look. The neckline also lends itself to dramatic, statement-making earrings , since a necklace could be difficult to pull off.

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Budgeting Budget Curves Clothes 56

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Look over your current budget. We had financial advisors look over our budget and make suggestions about what we could cut. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? and my wife focuses on paying the bills and keeps track of our budget. I wrote a blog post telling people how we did it.

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 3, 2010

If you’re a fan of the Hills, you’ve noticed that Kristen Cavilari has been getting an awful lot of screen time lately…and while this would typically infuriate me–I can’t stand the way she talks–it’s not really bothering me b/c she’s been wearing the cutest clothes lately!

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Budgeting Budget Fans Clothes 52

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 11, 2010

I have to admit that my favorite piece of clothing in my closet is my Boyfriend Cardigan. Those who know me would attest to that, considering how much I wear it. So, the one thing exciting me about the brisk nights ahead is that I get to take my sweater out of hiding. The Boyfriend Sweater is the perfect Transition Piece!

Budgeting 72

Budgeting Budget Lighting Inexpensive 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Use that gift card combined with sales to buy some new clothes to give to a needy family. While you may feel that you don’t have anything to donate to a charity, you can use free programs such as Swagbucks or Huggies to donate things like clothing, toys and diapers. But, honestly, our budget is slimmed.

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Giving Money Swagbucks Donation 235

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 5, 2010

Just ask the salesperson to put your name and number on it and they’ll call you when they switch out the clothes–but act fast! Tags: Deal of the Week fashion blog Fashion expert FASHION ON A BUDGET Look for Less style blog style expert style fashion.

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Budgeting Budget A&W Clothes 78

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 12, 2010

Spottedmoth.com is an adorable online boutique with equally adorable clothing and accessories. Their motto is “ Be chic and sweet in clothes that are rich in style but not in price! ” And we couldn’t have said it better ourselves! And be sure to check out their equally cute blog … Love it Spotted Moth !!

Clothing and Accessories 40

Clothing and Accessories Storing Budgeting Budget 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The blog is suffering, time with the hubby is lacking, my to do list at home is growing exponentially, and the board I am on is also keeping me hopping. This weekend I am going to do my due diligence at working on our trip planning and catching up with blogging activities. Should you line dry your clothes?

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

So while everyone is away at Fashion Week in NYC reporting on the trends you’ll be wearing in Spring 2011, I thought I would focus on the clothes you can wear now! Shopping for Fall is one of the things I look forward to most. And of course I’ve never met a a full on sequin mini that I didn’t like!

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2010 Shopping Budgeting Budget 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. posted at Dr. Dean’s TheMillionaireNurse.com Blog.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They seem to be everywhere on Facebook, blogs, radio shows, and websites. Each month when they do their budget, they update their chart. If your big dream requires money, start saving, begin to budget, and direct your money in a way that you will be ready for opportunity when it comes up. Then create a plan to get there.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. Since my blog is set up as a business, I could deduct the expense – or at least depreciate the asset over time – reducing my taxes. Winter clothes. News dot Com Things You Should Not Buy Before Christmas.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 26, 2010

It’s from her collaborative clothing line, Holmes and Yang , with her stylist Jeanne Yang. More McQ by Alexander McQueen… Tags: Style File budget fashion budget fashion blog fashion blog Fashion expert FASHION ON A BUDGET style blog style expert style fashion.

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Budgeting Budget Advantage Clothes 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Donna Reish is a freelancer who blogs about the best universities. Use this app to locate deals on food, clothes, and entertainment. GasBuddy : As gas prices increase each day, our gas budget has skyrocketed. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. Please share.

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Phones Money Friends And Family Sale Gas 184

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 26, 2010

Boy has pLeather come long way…back in the day this material was reserved for bad footwear and even worse clothes, but thanks to new technology and and an increase in demand from consumers for more fashion-forward faux materials (thanks PETA!) companies like Roxy and Forever 21 are lining their racks with cute fake leather finds!

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Budgeting Budget Consumer Boys 49

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Circus Family via Fresh Mommy Blog. If you’re putting together costumes on a budget, you might want to avoid buying clothing you’ll only wear once. Sometimes, you need a last-minute group costume, which is why we’ve included this project on the list. No-Sew Care Bear Costumes via See Vanessa Craft.

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DIY Halloween Sewing Dominos 55

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

budgeting and frugal living. 5 Days to Budget Breakthrough by Kimberlee. Blog at Home Mom by Christin Slade. Blog Planner 2014 by Sarah Avila. Cloth Diapers : A How-To Handbook on the Basics of Cloth Diapering by Rachel Boreing. Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford. home-managment.

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Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

I’m always on a budget. With Summer childcare costs and an increased food budget, I’ll take savings anywhere I can get it. Enroll in the Kids’ Club – Kids’ Club programs offer freebies, discounts, special theme nights, clothing, souvenirs, and more. Summertime is no exception.

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Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 20, 2010

Victoria’s Secret does not do a great job of displaying their clothing online…but trust me, these skirts are adorable!! Victoria’s Secret Pink High-Waisted Skirts : $7.99, $9.99, $20 …more selection/colors in store. Click It or Skip It : Click It!!! The selection online is not as great as the store.

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Victoria's Secret Clothing and Accessories Budgeting Budget 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. I am still in shock. I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

strict budget. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. 1 – Set a budget. Not only did we write a new budget before the start of. came up that day that made us need to tweak some of our other budget. 2 – Used a cash budget. cash for our cash budget categories.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. We have a budget for items like clothes, hair cuts, and miscellany, but I felt like I was getting blind sided by some purchases and my husband felt like I was watching his spending like a hawk. 5 Tips to Help You Reduce the Money Arguments in Your Marriage.

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 4, 2010

Mia Wasikowska (Alice) takes part in a great photo shoot where she is dressed in whimsical clothing and accessories. Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland trend ashion blog Fashion expert FASHION ON A BUDGET Look for Less Marie Claire Mia Wasikowska O.P.I I knew I had to get in on the action. I was in love !

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Clothing and Accessories Budgeting Budget Film 84

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 18, 2010

She wore a beautiful Chanel dress to watch King Karl showcase all of the clothes the rest of the world can only dream of owning and she was a vision in white! That’s why I was so happy to see her looking ah -mazing at last week’s couture shows in Paris. L to R: Lipstick , $12; Dress , $145; Earrings , $19; Belt , $25; Shoes , $45.

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Budgeting Budget Shoes Watches 53

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

From jewelry, to clothes, to handbags…these YKK’s aren’t just there to open and close. I love seeing something completely functional, go totally fashionable and that’s exactly what’s happened with zippers!

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Hardware Budgeting Budget Jewelry 60