Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

If you buy it, you’ve just cost the environment twice the materials—those needed for your old toaster, which still works just fine, and what went into the new one. If it breaks, consider taking it in to get a repair. If it’s nice outside, try hang-drying your clothes to avoid the extra wear altogether.

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Washer and Dryer Appliances Dryers Transportation 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. I was able to buy the upholstery fabric to redo it for just $50. Often older cloth furniture retains the smells from its prior life. Dealing with smaller cloth items.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

Back then, there was a shoe repair shoe in every town. On plain leather shoes, scuff marks can usually be rubbed out with a damp cloth (and possibly a tiny bit of cleanser). Sometimes this can be done with shoe polish, but you may need to buy some leather dye. Try a dab of Vaseline on patent leather shoes.

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Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Some thrift stores only focus on smaller items like clothing. Some small thrift stores don’t accept credit cards and a budget will help keep you from overspending or buying things that you do not necessarily need that day.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Furniture Storing 201

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Can you fix a repair yourself? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 4, 2015

on any 2 Neutrogena Hydroboost, Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair, and/or Neutrogena Make-up Remover Towelettes. ShopRite Deal: Buy (2) Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes 7 ct Sale $2.79 Target Deal: Buy (2) NEUTROGENA® Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes Ultra Soft Cloths – 7 Count $1.97 Print: $2.00

Neutrogena 40

Neutrogena Herbal Essence Lowes Clairol 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Can you fix a repair yourself? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MAY 17, 2016

When you go through your closet do you graze past barely worn clothes and think, “I have to remember to wear that tomorrow”? ThredUP – ThredUp is a little different; they send you a clean-out bag for your clothes and accessories. Material Wrld – Material Wrld lets you trade in designer clothing for gift cards!

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Cleaning Clothing and Accessories Consignment Gift Cards 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

An estimated $600 billion (yes, with a “b”) is spent globally on advertising every year, convincing us to buy things we probably don’t need. Nor is buying food we don’t need that just gets thrown away. Whenever you buy a product, try and calculate its lifespan and how often you will actually use it.

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Credit Cards Gas Mileage Money Credit 150

For the Mommas

JUNE 29, 2011

1 Always Pads, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 06/05/11) John Frieda Full Repair - $7.29 Buy One, Get One 50% Off Get $5.00 7/31/11 (SS 06/05/11) Deal Idea: Buy (2) John Frieda Full Repair $10.93 1 John Frieda Full Repair Coupon from the 6/5 SS, this becomes a money maker.

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John Frieda Scope Diet coke Crest 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She borrowed money to satisfy the city when they cited her for repairs that needed to be done on the house. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. Her gas is turned off, she heats water in the kitchen to shower, and dries her clothes on the line. Borrow Money You Can’t Pay Back. Discontinue Insurance.

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Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If we wanted extra money for something like school clothes or makeup, we were given a chore to earn it. Buying generic will not only save you money, but you may even find new (and more affordable) products that you love! I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. Nickels and dimes add up.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Teresa's Deals

JUNE 4, 2015

Make car maintenance and repair hassle-free, by shopping conveniently online at AdvanceAutoParts.com! In addition to offering top trends and brands in men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, Belk also carries a wide selection of top beauty and fragrance items. Crabtree and Evelyn Coupons: Buy 2, Get 2 Free. Exclusions apply.

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May Auto Parts and Accessories Clothing and Accessories Vacation 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) Hearing the comments the folks looking at homes to buy make is so hilarious. How often do people redo their rooms?

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Saving In Akron

MARCH 7, 2012

50/1 Pads, Clean or Feminine cleansing cloths ets. Olay Buy facial cleanser , get body wash free up to $8.99 Swiffer Buy Starter Kit, get Refill free up to $9. Vicks/Puffs Buy Vicks product except VapoDrops, get Puffs up to $2.25. Biore Buy any Pore Strip, get cleanser free ets up to $9 (5/31/12). Total: $22.00.

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John Frieda Febreze Walmart Oil Of Olay 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2011

The most essential priority after buying a new vehicle is to get it covered by insurance. For example, even if they do not require it, they may ask for the driver’s financial records to see if they can bear the expenses for any repairs to be made (if any) in an accident if they are found guilty. 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes.

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Insurance Saving Money Cars Car 179

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Your parents did a great job at keeping you fed, clothed, sheltered, and teaching right from wrong. Car Buying. Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas. This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money.

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Parenting Economy Student Cars 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2013

Really, all you have left, if you are lucky enough not to be home, are the clothes on your back and the things you had with you when you left to run that errand, go on that visit or go to work. You need to fully understand what will be covered and what won’t be – before you start contracting for cleaning and repair services.

Home 189

Home Insurance Haggle Haggling 189

Couponing 101

MARCH 31, 2012

Hershey's Easter Candy $2.50, Buy 4 and Earn $2 in ECBs (Limit 1) - $2/3 Hershey's Kisses, Reese's, Miniatures, Cadbury Eggs or Whoppers Bags Coupon (3/25 SS). = $1.50 Secret Outlast or Scent Expressions $4, Buy 2 and Earn $1 in ECBs (Limit 1) - $1/2 Secret Product Coupon (4/1 P&G). = $3 ea.

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L'Oreal CVS Advil Herbal Essence 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. You may find seasonal cloth napkins at a discounted price after the holiday. Paper towels

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Buy 5 and Get 1 Free Use $1/3 Kashi Cold Cereal Target printable Kashi Cookies - $2.99 Buy 5 and Get One Free Use $1/2 Kashi Cookies or Crackers Target printable M&M's Candies - $2.67 1 Always Pads, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths, exp. after coupon John Frieda Full Repair - $5.99 Use $1.50/1

Target 45

Target John Frieda Arm and Hammer L'Oreal 45

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break. The food you will actually eat is what is worth buying! But there are so many!

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 182

Saving In Akron

APRIL 8, 2012

5/13/12 (RP 03/18/12) $10 MIR Youth Code or Revitalift Clinical Repair 10 Products, exp. 5/13/12 (RP 03/18/12) $10 MIR Youth Code or Revitalift Clinical Repair 10 Products, exp. Buy (5) L'Oreal Excellence Or Excellence To Go Hair Care at 2/$12 Use (5) $4/1 L'Oreal Paris Excellence or Excellence To-Go Shades, exp.

John Frieda 113

John Frieda L'Oreal CVS Dove 113

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Similarly, if you spend an average of $100 per person on clothing each year, you’ll need to put $8 per person into savings each month. can be downright overwhelming. So if you spend $500 at Christmas, you’ll need to add $41.67 to the account each month (since we’re four-and-a-half months into the year already, you’ll need to start with $62.50

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Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 15, 2012

John Frieda Full Repair printable John Frieda Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler $6 -$1 John Frieda product (SS 6/10) OR -$2 John Frieda Root Awakening hair care item (SS 6/10) OR - $3/2 John Frieda sheer blonde, brilliant brunette, or radiant red printable John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color $12 -$2 John Frieda Precision Foam Colour (SS 6/10).

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John Frieda CVS Gillette Colgate 58

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting the carpet.

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

For the Mommas

JULY 3, 2011

50¢ off when you buy any Ghirardelli® LUXE MILK Bar or Bag. off when you buy any TWO packages of Kellogg’s® All-Bran® Cereal. 1 off when you buy any TWO FRESCHETTA® Slices. $1 2 off when you buy any one Philips Spray Screen Cleaner. FREE Buy Two, Get One FREE 20-oz. FREE Buy Two, Get One FREE 16-oz.

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July 2011 Target Salad Dressing 49

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 19, 2015

Seventh Generation Touch of Cloth Boxed Diapers - 10% OFF. - Buy 1; Use $0.50/1 Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Buy 1; Use 25% OFF Cartwheel. Buy 1; Use 20% OFF Cartwheel. Plum Organic Baby Food - 10% OFF. - $2.00/10 Campbell''s V8 Juice, 46 oz - $2.79 Final Price: $1.73.

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Pop Tarts Target Gift Cards Tide 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. We didn’t have a clothes dryer. We line dried all of our clothes, summer or winter.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Free $5 Target GiftCard when you buy any two Schick items listed. Buy any five Kashi items listed, get one free. Free $5 Target GiftCard when you buy any three John Frieda items. John Frieda Full Repair shampoo 8.45-oz 3/2 John Frieda Full Repair Hair Care Items Target Printable Coupon. $3/2 after coupon.

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John Frieda Target Kashi Claritin 45

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2011

20 Gift Card when you buy a Bissell Steam Mop Deluxe ($89) or Steam & Sweep ($129). Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer, $19.99 -$1/1 Neutrogena Facial Care printable (Target) = $18.99. You can also read (and print) Target’s Official Coupon Policy and the Target Price Matching Policy. Gift Card Deals. $20

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Skinny Cow Target 2011 Maxwell House 63

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Buy (4) Glade Fabric, candle, candle refill, Decor Scents 2-ct, Plug-Ins, Sense & Spray Refill $3. All items $3 each :: Buy 4. Buy 3 Dove Body Wash $3 each. Buy 2 Dove Men+Care Deodorant $3.50 Final Price: $6 when you buy one of each and use one coupon. –Glade Sense & Spray or Lasting Impressions Kit $7.

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CVS Glade Herbal Essence Dove 63

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Buy 2 Large DIGIORNO Pizzas, Get 1 Free. 2/1 Eucerin Professional Repair or Eucerin Smoothing Repair printable. $1/1 Olay Facial 4 in 1 Cloths $6.97. $1/1 1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet). $1/1 1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet). $3/1 Farm Rich Meatballs $5.88.

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Walmart Gold Bond Hillshire Farm Lowes 55

Saving In Akron

MARCH 30, 2012

Wet Cloths or Deep Cleaning Pads (12 pk.) - 20% off --Nice! Dry Cloths (16 pk.) - 20% off OTHER DEALS Coke Products (12 pk.) - 5/$14 (with in ad coupon) $/2 Diet Coke or Caffeine Free Diet Coke, exp. 1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet) As low as $1.24 products --Nice! Briefs (16-20 pk.) after coupon!

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Walgreens John Frieda L'Oreal Betty Crocker 113

Saving In Akron

APRIL 23, 2012

4/27/12 ( ALL YOU Mar '12) $10 MIR Youth Code or Revitalift Clinical Repair 10 Products, exp. 1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet) $2/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers Target printable $2/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers (Shopkick) ** Click for More Huggies Diapers Coupons As low as $14.79

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Target Bath and Body Works L'Oreal Arm and Hammer 113

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Prices vary per store; Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Prices vary per store; Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Prices vary per store; Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Prices vary per store; Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 1 with Smart Coupon Prices vary per store; Buy 1; Use $0.25/1 Prices vary per store; Buy 1; Use $0.25/1 1 Smart Coupon. 1 with Smart Coupon.

Family 100

Family Hefty Glade Paper Towels 100