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.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 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. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone? Have you joined the challenge?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

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. Wait to buy new technology. We like to wait to buy the latest technology, and then when we do purchase, we like to buy used. Make your own laundry soap. times a month.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 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. They are a staple in my wardrobe, and as I was about to buy three of the shirts, I stopped myself and put them back.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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Saving SAHM Sanity

APRIL 22, 2013

Buy second hand. If you''ve got the time and money: ~Buy a fuel efficient car. When replacing appliances, buy the most energy efficient. Buy organic. ~Use reusable bags These take a little more time and cost a little more: ~Use your library! Meat, veggies, clothes, ect. Clothes can be organic too!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money. Simply place a comfortable chair by a window and set a floor lamp or a small table and a lamp next to it. You can take time out every week to read the paper, or a magazine, or a new book.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

Buy in the Off Season. It makes sense to buy summer clothes in summer, right? One of the best ways to find summer office shirts and slacks at a deep discount is to buy them in fall when stores are unloading stock they didn’t sell in summer. In winter, make an effort to buy a new fall wardrobe. Buy second-hand.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Buying a coffee is a guilty splurge for me, but to be honest, the particular coffee shop brand that I love is sold in grocery stores, like Giant. Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand. Brew your own coffee. You will save about $2.50 Choose thrift first.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Buy second hand. Cancel your cable and sign up for an online streaming service like Netflix or Hulu instead. Don’t run your air conditioner unless it’s essential and turn off lights and appliances that aren’t needed. Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment. Buy in season. Read more about how it can save you Here.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Did you buy the materials to make that cute craft that you found on Pinterest but the bag is still sitting in your dining room…3 months later? I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing. There are online sites that will buy books.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

This scenario is acted out in thousands of households every day; few people can afford to just go out and buy all the paraphernalia required for a baby. If you are anything like me, you will be tempted to buy every cute outfit you see, possibly in pink, blue and yellow, to make sure you are covered.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I want to focus on being content with what I have and I’m pretty sure I’ll survive. Choose Thrift First.

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