Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. I paid hundreds for a slightly better model at Best Buy years ago.

Buy 178

Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

She poured a lot of time and effort into decorating her own home and gives a lot of tips to her co-workers and friends who ask for advice. We’re glad we didn’t buy any furniture, or we’d have quite the full house! My mom has a great eye for decorating a home. Get Organized'

Home 182

Home Making Furniture Thrift Stores 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

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. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

But in August 2013 , our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages: our home and our business. It was such a long process and at times, we wanted to give up. Yep, life was good. A sense of relief overwhelmed us when we paid off that last loan.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

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. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113