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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 6, 2013
After going through the process, you will have lots more room so you will be able to see exactly what you have and will avoid the mistake of buying something you already own. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores.
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Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 11, 2015
And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Host a Swap Meet. Swaps are a great theme for your moms’ group, the neighborhood, and family. How to Host a Cookie Swap. How to Host a Soup Swap.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Don’t buy, make. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.
Saving Cents With Sense
JULY 10, 2013
If your kids wear uniforms to school, you know that they can be pricey, especially if you buy everything from the uniform shops. Or you may find that you can buy shirts at other locations and then pay to have the patch added at the shop later. Buy pants bigger, adjust the waste and then hem the bottom (don’t cut off any fabric).
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need. Bad spending habits when grocery shopping often opens up the door to lots of impulse purchase buying—things that you may end up not needing or using until they go bad. We still have versions of this today.
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