Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. I bought a roll in 2011 and have been using it for everything from Christmas wrap to kid crafts to posters to mailing packages every since. Use paper from other sources.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

Buy Out of Season. Buy Used Clothing. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. But you don’t have to empty your kids’ college funds to keep them decked out in the latest fashions.

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Clothes Clothing Simple Friends And Family Sale 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

There was very little I had to buy for my child after these showers. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Do I Really Spend US$27,288 Each Year on My Child?

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. So, it’s OK to want stuff, to get stuff, to give stuff, to use stuff, and to get rid of stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. Another great item to buy used is your car. She used to be a student at a beauty college. Hire Students. What about the masseuse that you splurge on?

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Easy deal and much cheaper than buying drapes at the time. You have to find a pattern you like, get the machine out, buy the fabric, cut it out and all of the other steps involved.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Use nature – cut cedar or pine boughs from your yard or from a friendly farm nearby (ask first for heavens sake!). They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Buy as small a house as you can while still being comfortable. Buying isn’t always the better investment. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Use a 30-day list.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89