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.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

When buying a house, some people have been spending beyond their means to get the house they want but can’t truly afford. Home Renovation Techniques. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores. Interested in becoming a product tester? PET Archives. A Marathon Training Plan That’s Actually Easy to Maintain.

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Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

We’re glad we didn’t buy any furniture, or we’d have quite the full house! Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home.

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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.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I had to part with $35 to buy one of those paint masks to even be able to apply it. Rather than going out and buying the new, now suitable styles, I am trying to wear out my old office clothes – even if they aren’t perfectly suited to the task at hand. I hate buying clothes new. My wardrobe needs have changed.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

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. Thankfully, my pragmatic side took over and we decided to replace our tires and take the next year or so to save up enough money to buy a vehicle with cash.

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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.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113