Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
I love to buy things second hand. I’m in good company with my love of all things used. 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. The Items We Typically Buy Used.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. Hello, everyone!
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 28, 2014
We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. 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. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty. Use mason jar containers.
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. We want something that can tow the pop-up camper that we bought last fall and we’re having some sticker shock.
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. We’re often. read more.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 6, 2016
However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden.
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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