Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

I happened upon some old canning Mason jars at a garage sale, and now we use those for everything–making iced tea in the summer, putting leftover soup in, holding our homemade laundry detergent. We are a one car family. I have the car, but I try to drive only a few times a week. They’re very durable. Conserve gas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. Don’t look to buy used car seats though as you can’t be sure of their safety and whether they have previously been involved in an accident. Look for bargains.

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Saving SAHM Sanity

APRIL 22, 2013

Buy second hand. Check out consignment mommies for seasonal consignment sales near you. If you''ve got the time and money: ~Buy a fuel efficient car. When replacing appliances, buy the most energy efficient. Take public transportation or car pool. Buy organic. Clothes can be organic too!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Do you take your car to a car wash? 13 – Have a yard sale. Yard sales take some work, but you can declutter your house and make some cash in the same weekend. Here are my 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale. There are online sites that will buy books.

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