Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Talk about why you make a list (to keep within your budgeted expense amount and still get what the family needs), how you use it (Do you put the items in order by where they are in the store? Your kids are inevitably going to find something they would like to take home with them. Probably something that is not on your list. Money Tips'

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. 5 Tips for Getting the Best Deals On Spring and Summer Clothing For Your Kids by Two Kids & A Coupon. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. by Pandora’s Deals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. By implementing these two things into your shopping, you can drastically reduce your grocery budget for the month. DIY : Did you know that most of the things we buy, we can actually make ourselves? Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

budgeting and frugal living. 5 Days to Budget Breakthrough by Kimberlee. Cloth Diapers : A How-To Handbook on the Basics of Cloth Diapering by Rachel Boreing. DIY Natural Household Cleaners: How To Make Your Own Cleaners Naturally. Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford. home-managment.

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Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! You can use the lids to slide into desk drawers to hold office supplies, while the boxes themselves can go in your dresser to hold clothes! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! You can use the lids to slide into desk drawers to hold office supplies, while the boxes themselves can go in your dresser to hold clothes! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. 5 Tips for Getting the Best Deals On Spring and Summer Clothing For Your Kids by Two Kids & A Coupon. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. by Pandora’s Deals.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 17, 2009

In this new weekly feature, we’ll help you save even more money but showing you some easy and fashionable Do-It-Yourself ideas (including a step-by-step guide for your DIY virgins!) First up…if you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the Holidays, this tutorial is an easy and festive way to screen print your clothes!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! You can use the lids to slide into desk drawers to hold office supplies, while the boxes themselves can go in your dresser to hold clothes! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If we wanted extra money for something like school clothes or makeup, we were given a chore to earn it. The first thing I do every morning is make coffee, sit down at my desk, open my budget spreadsheet, log into the bank, and enter anything that came out overnight plus what we spent the previous day. It was rarely just handed out.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 21, 2011

The nice thing about this trend is that it is totally do-able on a CheapChica budget…we’re talking DIY ladies! I don’t know about you, but I like a little surprise in an outfit, and that’s exactly what the bow belt achieves. Head over to your favorite craft store and find some grosgrain and tie it into a perfect bow.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 9, 2011

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Clean rim and threads of jars using a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue. Place filled jars in the water bath canner. >> Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget. Step 1 – Before You Begin. Keep water simmering while covered.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Both my husband and I have worn second hand clothes and I must say, no one is the wiser. We are getting more into the DIY movement and so far have been enjoying the benefits. Going Frugal. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. We lived for 2.5 Yes to both!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He is so talented at DIY. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! I also spend too much money on clothes for this kid (not like designer, just Old Navy type!) My cat satisfying his thirst!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Remember that you will receive lots of baby gifts and many people choose to give clothing because it is all so very cute. You buy the ‘needs’ first and then decide whether you can afford the ‘wants’ so that you keep within your budget. DIY whenever you can; you will save a load of cash. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. When we bought our first home , we knew we would eventually try to move up to a better neighborhood so we only did DIY inexpensive or absolute necessity projects to the house. We didn’t have a clothes dryer. I cut the family’s hair.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. This should save you a bundle on the cleaning products budget. It can be anything from kids’ toys to storybooks, recipes, school supplies, kids’ clothes, DIY craft supplies—you name it.

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Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

NOT a DIY Diva. Budgeting {Money & Time Management}. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox. Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget. Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert. The Cottage Mama’s DIY Guide. Simple Living: 30 Days to Less Stuff and More Life. One Bite at a Time: 52 Projects for Making Life Simpler. First Bites.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

NOT a DIY Diva. Budgeting {Money & Time Management}. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox. Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget. Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert. The Cottage Mama’s DIY Guide. Simple Living: 30 Days to Less Stuff and More Life. One Bite at a Time: 52 Projects for Making Life Simpler. First Bites.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 63