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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The spinning wheel doesn’t work really; I have to rotate the bowl with my hand, but I can’t complain considering the price. About half of my children’s clothing is bought used, and about 75% of my husband’s and my clothing is used. Do you buy used? If so, what are your favorite items to buy?

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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We’re always hearing how expensive it is to bring up a baby but this doesn’t have to be the case. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items. How vital is the item? 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.

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Topic: 5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By cutting down on eating out or ordering in food and instead buy the ingredients to make the same meal, whilst it is more effort to cook, this will save you huge sums of money in the long run. Buy Second-hand. That’s where buying second-hand can help reduce the amount you pay.

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5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By cutting down on eating out or ordering in food and instead buy the ingredients to make the same meal, whilst it is more effort to cook, this will save you huge sums of money in the long run. Buy Second-hand. That’s where buying second-hand can help reduce the amount you pay.

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How to Save Money on Men’s Business Apparel Without Sacrificing Style

Saving Cents With Sense

The old saying that "clothes make the man" remains true, and style is the distinct flair that ensures each man is an individualist not a cookie-cutter mannequin. Buy in the Off Season. It makes sense to buy summer clothes in summer, right? Buy Classic and Quality Pieces Only. Buy second-hand.

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Happy Earth Day!

Saving SAHM Sanity

Wash clothes in cold water. Meat, veggies, clothes, ect. Buy second hand. Check out this post for a cheap idea on how to get started. If you''ve got the time and money: ~Buy a fuel efficient car. When replacing appliances, buy the most energy efficient. Buy organic.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. We found a You Tube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Can you fix a repair yourself?