Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used. Baby Items.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. I dread the day we need to buy a new vehicle. Tell us a little about yourself!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

About five years ago, I started thrifting. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). Not all thrift stores are created equal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. Many of these stores are crowded. You can set a minimum amount if you wish.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. I paid hundreds for a slightly better model at Best Buy years ago.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Buy Classic Quality. No matter what you buy, make sure it’s a classic, quality piece that will fit into your wardrobe. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. The machine worked for a week before a new problem arose. We found a guy who buys appliances from bank foreclosures and resells them. Fortunately, my 17 year old dryer still works like a charm. April’s Thrift Store Finds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy. ” In my experience this type of haggling will work 70% off the time. This is the notion that the more you buy, the bigger the discount you should ask for. Quantity Discount.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I won’t need to buy jeans for a few years. $20

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. If You're willing to apply these simple and practical tips, you can definitely make it work and keep yourself from getting into dire financial straits in the future. All it takes is a bit of effort and discipline.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Buy a bunch—really you can never have too many. The only drawback to using grocery bags is that they are not insulated, so if you need to keep something cold, they are not going to work. This is much less expensive than buying the small trash bags. They are useful carry bags in general.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Buy Store Brands. Don’t know how to cook?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And during the warmer months, they encourage you to increase your thermostat while you’re at work and/or away from home. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. I keep a list of needs with me so I’m not buying stuff we don’t need. Gym Membership.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. It’s working like a charm…if that is the right word to describe vacuuming. Do you buy the refills or do you make your own? This post is linked to Follow Our Thrift. Do you use a Swiffer?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. Pretty nails and toes?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

We aren’t stressed per say but there have been numerous detours and extras to deal with this week at work and personally. Apart from getting some rest we are hoping to get some yard work done. I am also hoping to get my bike tires pumped up so I can start riding to work. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

We are encouraged to buy this, go there, do that and the result is that many of us are living lives that just don’t measure up to what we want. It claimed that a clean workspace improved productivity and gave the illusion of being in control and on top of work tasks. Do I need it on my work space? Did this system work or what!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids. Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. I use this spreadsheet. Return Unused Purchases.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Pay attention to that when you buy. One solution is to buy things loose.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Although it will take hard work and sacrifice on our part. Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

We’re glad we didn’t buy any furniture, or we’d have quite the full house! Larger furniture for larger spaces (as long as there is not too much of it) works best, and use smaller for smaller spaces. What home decorating basics have you found work well? Out of Sight, Out of Mind. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

You also want to test the items to make sure that they work, and you should be prepared to offer a much lower price if they do not work. Let Them Test Things It’s always a good idea to have batteries and an extension cord on hand so that people can make sure that your electronic items work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Ways to help you achieve a thrift life. If your work place is nearby, you can even bicycle your way to the office. Try to be money smart and buy only when you need and buy it with cash. Work to pay off your debts fast and become frugal for life. The money you save can go towards paying off your debts.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Take them to work in your brown bag lunch, or choose one night a week as, “raid the fridge night” You’ll appreciate the night off from cooking. 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. Choose thrift first.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

It would be hard to have the laid back life we envisioned with both of us working frantically just to pay bills (mostly made of debt.) Funny how that works. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? I am the nerd.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! I have an English degree and I work in scholarly book publishing as an editor (developmental and acquiring editor, not the grammar and spelling kind of editor). I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice. Currently, my fiancé and I are working to pay off the house early.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

While it is true that most e-books are cheaper than their printed counterparts, they can still be fairly expensive, especially if you find yourself buying more than one book a week, or you find yourself consistently purchasing new titles, which tend to be more expensive. A wide variety of books are available online for $2.99

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

So we got to work! We methodically worked through our plan and in September 2019 we were treated with the ultimate reward for our hard work– freedom from our non-mortgage debts! It’s scary to think about where we would be if we hadn’t worked our plan and made the sacrifices prior to March 2020.

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Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

One of the skills that is required for the job I was applying for is a sense of style and a working knowledge of fashion and trends, so I needed to really let my personal style shine. I went with a thrifted red leather pencil skirt, black tights and boots and a satiny top. I did not wear 30x30 items to my interview the other day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Helping out at a charity, particularly if the work you do is specialized, means one less person for that charity to pay. They appreciate the clothes — and the fact that they don’t have to buy them. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either. And you don’t have to give cash in order to make it work.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Buy Secondhand Equipment. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Easy deal and much cheaper than buying drapes at the time. If you sell sewing machines, you want to be able to demonstrate how they work to your potential customer and probably offer some classes on how to sew to gain added revenue.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

As an alternative, head over to Walmart, Target, or another large retailer and pick a Slip ‘n Slide, or make your own , and buy some water guns or water balloons. You can often find board games that are inexpensive at thrift s tores , although it is a good idea to check them to make sure all the pieces are there before you buy one.

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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. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. I was able to buy the upholstery fabric to redo it for just $50. Ways to save on furniture.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 16, 2015

Family Thrift. I told her you can also print it out as I did ). Here is a list of your favorite store’s coupon policy : AAFES. Bartell Drugs. Big Save Market. Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Bottom Dollar Food. Brookshire’s. Brookshire Brothers. Buehler’s. C&R Supermarkets. Chief Supermarket. Dan’s Super Market. Dave’s Markets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I had to part with $35 to buy one of those paint masks to even be able to apply it. I use old casual office clothes to work around the house. I have a closet full of work clothes I wore to the office for 20 years, mostly casual slacks and blouses. I hate buying clothes new. Believe me, brush on lacquer is s-t-i-n-k-y!

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