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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!). Making do was a proud tradition just a generation ago – it showed that you were smart, thrifty and responsible. Most of us seem to ‘need’ these things – but do we really?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, 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. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. February Update.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

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Embrace the Negative!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although this part of this book is about how to let the super wealthy children have the same opportunities that are forced on most of us – to encounter and overcome difficulties, the sentiments apply to all of us. Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do?

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