Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 27, 2011
Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a positive impact on the world around you and save some money at the same time? Buy in bulk. With the rise of Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale, it has gotten easier than ever to buy items in bulk. Buying in bulk reduces the amount of packaging that is needed for a product.
Couponing 101
JULY 2, 2015
Garage sale and resale groups have become increasingly popular on Facebook. Not only does this allow sellers to get a better price on their used clothes, it also allows buyers to get great bulk discounts on clothes they need for their kids. Here are some tips for buying kid’s clothes on Facebook garage sale groups.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. I love to shop garage sales. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Band with neighbors or friends to buy school supplies in bulk – then spit the cost between you.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
How can you be money wise and green this Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Don’t buy, make.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 29, 2011
Good financial planning calls for not only saving money, but also building multiple streams of income for yourself. Have you ever done backyard farming to raise money? It kept me busy and out of trouble, used up a lot of stamp money, but never yielded a dime. I suppose some folks make money selling antiques.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 14, 2019
Whether it be a garage, a shed, or even a specially constructed structure, you have to consider the fact that you are trying to keep and use your assortment of preserved foods for years to come. Couponing, saving money, and preparing for the future by purchasing in bulk is a good idea, provided that you have the space as well as a good plan.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Despite all this, however, the bulk of the responsibility falls on my shoulders. Organizing various storage spaces such as your kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, and garage. And trust me, my little rascals would give up their lunch money or allowance to have someone else do their chores for them. My kids help quite a bit, actually.
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