Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.” After all, it’s already been used by another family.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 27, 2012
If you are looking for a new hobby or simply something fun to do with your family that is inexpensive, there are quite a few options available to you. Game Night Game nights are a great way to spend time with your friends and family. Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money.
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The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. I hear you on the second-hand thing; that’s my first thought most of the time too.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 28, 2014
Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes. Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. 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. How vital is the item?
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 29, 2015
In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. February Update.
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