Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
Buying used has saved us thousands of dollars over the years, but even more importantly, doing so has kept many of these items out of the landfill. Do you buy used? If so, what are your favorite items to buy? Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 30, 2021
Many companies will run promotions that provide money off such as with discount codes for online shopping or free coupons sent by email. 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.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 18, 2021
Many companies will run promotions that provide money off such as with discount codes for online shopping or free coupons sent by email. 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.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
For me, to be honest, the hardest part about being frugal is resisting the fun and pleasure of shopping and buying things. Happily, I’ve gotten better at that restraint over the years so I don’t do much impulsive or wasteful shopping these days. We’ve saved so much money over the years shopping that way.
Discount Coder UK
JULY 10, 2012
I live in Brighton and we’re used to it, with the city’s countless independent shops, boot fairs, vintage outlets, boot fairs and junk emporia. And bargaining can cut the cost of buying second hand (and occasionally new) stuff by a handy amount. Have you ever haggled? We’re often. read more.
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. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. February Update.
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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