Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2013
If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used. Baby Items.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford. Enjoying some outdoor time.
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Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Pop some popcorn, snuggle up with blankets and find some hilarious Christmas movies on Netflix, cable or rent from the library. Attend Holiday Events at Your Library. Check out your library’s calendar. Host a Cookie Swap. I buy the kits at Michaels (on sale, of course + a coupon). Host a Sledding Party.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 10, 2012
It’s alarming how many classes that I had that required a textbook, which after buying, I only opened once or twice (for things that I could have searched on the internet). I caught wind of this in my third year and didn’t buy the book for 4-5 of my classes. Electronic Books.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 19, 2011
This week I am participating in a Yakezie blog swap where I am to discuss the topic “ Balancing Frugality and Fun.”. There are endless things that you can buy with money, but if you look around you will find that there are many ways to have fun without spending much at all. We usually buy food though so it’s not that free.
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