Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2012

How do you want to be remembered by your children? What gifts do you want to leave them that will enrich their lives and influence their actions? The answers to these questions will help you build a legacy for your child so they may remember you for the positive influence you had on their lives. How do you build your legacy?

Building 200

Building Kids and Family Parenting Journal 200

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) We have a big family, but we live in a small house – we use bunk beds and make do. (I did convince my husband he didn’t need to redo the roof – hiring someone who had the manpower, equipment, and experience made more sense.

Kids and Family 187

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

They were building their house and did it as they could afford to add on. Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” Do you have a funny story about making do?

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself 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. We’ll use the payment that goes to our non-mortgage debt to build up our emergency funds. Choose Thrift First. Plan our Spending.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Once you have saved a base amount, branch out to put additional money into the stock and bond markets, real estate and other types investments that will grow your money faster than a secure savings account.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. How to Make This the Best Gardening Year Ever | Kendra Spencer @ a Sonoma Garden. 5 Ways to Make this Your Best Monarch Season…Ever! Weekly Meals on a Budget.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100