Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

It’s difficult to celebrate properly when you are still trying to recuperate your gift budget from Christmas. Having a limited budget shouldn’t mean that you can’t celebrate the day of love, though. Here are some great ways to show your partner that you love them on a budget: Cook Dinner at Home. Go Ice Skating.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

Good Reads From The Blogosphere: No matter how tight your budget is, there are always ways to save more. Good Reads From The Blogosphere: No matter how tight your budget is, there are always ways to save more. If you want to be more frugal over the long haul, Ryan from Cash Money Life highlights his 4 Creative Ways to Be Frugal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Many thanks to SB at One Cent at a Time for including Latisha’s post Going Green on a Budget in this week’s Yakezie Carnival. And finally, thanks to Daniel at Sweating the Big Stuff for including my post 15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs in this week’s Festival of Frugality.

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Finance Green And Frugal Budgeting Budget 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Before you get caught up in trying to throw and over the top party, check out Mr.CBB’s tips to spend less and have a kid’s birthday parties on a budget at Canadian Budget Binder. If so, don’t miss John’s post at Frugal Rules that describes The Potential Pitfalls of Working from Home. Hope your week went well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

YFS’s post, How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Shops , was chosen as editor’s pick by Newlyweds on a Budget who hosted the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #19. My Personal Finance Journey included YFS’s post, How to Keep Your House Clean without Spending a Lot of Green in the Festival of Frugality #322.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

It’s frugal-comfort food-deliciousness at it’s best…and it’s super easy! This time we did chopped green onions and really liked it. Pin This To Pinterest. What’s not love about beans and cornbread? Ingredients. 1 – 20 oz bag mixed soup beans. 3 – cloves garlic. 1 – large onion chopped.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. Take the time, now, to Google your local library if you do not know where it is already. If you have just found your library or if you haven’t visited yours in a while, you should schedule some time to visit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

I like this option because they are also budget friendly and show you fun things to do around the new city that you may not have been aware of before. I moved in 2010 to the region in which I currently live. It’s made up of several cities and towns to make the region. Luckily, there are many ways to find out what a town has to offer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Mixer I would love to buy a Kitchen Aid mixer, but that’s not yet in the budget. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Kitchen Appliances.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Saving $100 is the same as making $100!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Edward Antrobus from Edward Antrobus shares My Money Pet Peeve: Skipping Frugality Because Earning More is Better. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important. Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Choose from red or green. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Buying cleaning supplies for your house can be expensive, and you have to buy different products to clean different things. So, even if one cleaning product isn’t very expensive, having to buy a dozen of them can be. In addition to cost, many people are concerned about the chemicals in cleaning products, and whether they are really safe. Everything!

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Choose from quilted stockings like the ones pictured above or knit stockings in several patterns of red, green and white. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget. You can save 20% off and get FREE shipping.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables. Frugal Gardening 101 by Phoebe Hendricks. Whether you''re a new or experienced gardener, this week''s collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. Renting movies in this way is a great way to stick to your budget, over maintaining a dish or satellite TV system. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Three Alternatives to a Budget [link] I like the envelope system. Super Sexy Frugal Valentine’s Day [link] via @ BudgetsAreSexy Gosh these games bring back memories! Super Sexy Frugal Valentine’s Day [link] via @ BudgetsAreSexy Gosh these games bring back memories! #. We are currently trying a system with digital envelopes. #.

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Personal Finance Green And Frugal Taxes Finance 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. As you create your gift list, really think about who’s on it, and what would be meaningful to them. Remember that a thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be expensive. Buy Vintage. Give Something You’ve Made.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

In the springtime, the grass is a lovely shade of green and flowers are blooming everywhere. Dating can be expensive. In today’s economy, inflation is quite high, and prices are rising quickly. As a result, going out several times a week can add up to a pretty penny and leave you with no savings. All you need is a blanket and some food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2011

But if your wallet is smaller than your eco-friendly ambitions, a green home may be hard to successfully obtain. But windows can allow energy to get sucked out at a rate that can cripple your electric and gas budgets as well as any effort on your part to maintain an environmentally responsible home. The Neighborhood.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. I know I do. In fact, I did today! There are still more ‘me’ gifts I’d like to buy, but I’ve managed to hold off so far.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2013

A lot of people are looking for ways to cut their costs and adjust their lifestyles to lower budgets. Cost Saving Suggestion #3 – Choose green plumbing products. If you are dealing with a clogged drain, try a green drain cleaner, like TerraCycle Natural Mantainer & Cleaner, easily purchased on Amazon for only $9.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Saving $100 is the same as making $100!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Going Frugal. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Going Green. Green Panda Treehouse tells us why you should not invest in GIC’s when you’re young.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In my quest to be more healthy over the past couple of years, I’ve been acutely aware of the imbalance between the cost of healthy, nutritious food, and the cost of unhealthy, food-like products (non foods). Many people claim that you can just wash non-organic produce really well because pesticides are sprayed on the produce and can come off.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2011

Did you know that you can eat a healthy, organic diet on a tight budget? As a frugal shopper myself, I have seen how it can be done. Eat smaller portions : Think about this, if you cut your caloric intake per day by 5%, you would in theory cut your food budget by 5%. They are always cheaper than their imported neighbours.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

Here are some budget-happy ideas for all types of mothers. For the Green Goddess. Is there any better gift for this type of mom than a selection of plants (or seeds for the budget extremist) from the local nursery? May is flower season after all, and the green goddess will love planting fresh perennials in the yard.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Saving money on utilities is a practice in green living. People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. How to Save Money on Food. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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Frugal Luxuries

JANUARY 19, 2013

"How simple and frugal a thing is happiness." Nikos Kazantzakis As with most people, the advent of the new year has us combing the budget to patch the leaks. and battening down our spending in order to accommodate a tighter budget. reassessing our spending habits. you are very appreciated.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2011

It doesn’t help that I do not have a green thumb! With our recent switch to a whole foods diet, produce takes a huge chunk of our grocery budget. Frugal Gardening – This is a series across three blogs that has great info for gardening on a budget. This year is different though. It is so exciting!

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Gardening Garden Growing Flowers and Plants 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

The bottles were green and I needed a color that would blend with the bottle as well as one I could use with black and white photos. The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90 th birthday. The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. How I made centerpieces for $2.70

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2015

DIY/Homemade … fun and frugal ways to express your personal style. Finances … build a budget that works. After our wedding in 2000, I was over-whelmed by the thoughts of managing our home and even now 15 years of marriage and two kids later, I still struggle with many aspects of making our house a home. In a word… yes! The result?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

I thought we might need to think about putting on another new roof and made some budget adjustments to plan for that. I thought we might need to think about putting on another new roof and made some budget adjustments to plan for that. We (read that my spouse) put a new roof on our starter home. Your roof can be a host.

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Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

--Benjamin Franklin ~~~ Here are some of the ways I've recently exercised the art of frugality. Before I headed off to Ikea (which offers many budget friendly storage options ;) I decided to shop my house to see if there was something that would serve my storage purposes. atop one of our larger armoires. While the shredder was out.I

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