Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Add one or two small new-to-you items to make things seem different. What other ‘make do’ solutions do you have? .

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Until, that is, she went out to the ‘library’ with her book one day, sat on the outdoor privy and got stung on the bottom by a bee! Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Dolly, in her book, talked about her childhood entertainment.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176