Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

It was a common occurrence to go get new heels put on your shoes (and to protect those heels with taps), and to have leather shoes re-soled multiple times. Shoes were re-dyed, re-heeled, re-soled, fixed and worn as long as possible. Don’t use a hair dryer to dry them out as this can damage the leather.

Shoes 170

Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

And believe it or not, your brain houses a virtual warehouse of information that your kids need to absorb, whether it’s seemingly simple stuff like the number of hours in a day, the number of days in a week, and the number of weeks in a year, or you’re trying to help them with their calculus homework.

Giving 203

Giving Holiday Kids Kids and Family 203

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Try freezer cooking. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I use this spreadsheet. Whether you are scrambling to find money for gifts OR you could just use some extra cash this season, my hope is that this list of ideas (many we’ve done ourselves) helps you find some cash for Christmas. Are you fluent in another language or maybe you’re a math whiz? Consider tutoring.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

This means you probably need to do a complete clean out of every drawer and closet where you keep garments. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Look critically at what you have kept and make up different outfits using each garment multiple times.

Saving Money 249

Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage.

Money 60

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage.

Money 55

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

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? I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind. Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity.

Buy 178

Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

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 Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage.

Money 40

Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 10, 2013

Peace soap is super versatile – you can clean everything from yourself to your stuff and when you’re traveling having a product that has multiple uses is key! Kiss My Face introduces another use for its popular multi purpose Peace Soap…traveling! Minimal Ingredients…Countless Travel Uses!

Kiss My Face 63

Kiss My Face Bath and Body Works Travel Chapstick 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

To get the best contractor to re-roof your house, you have to negotiate. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. Perhaps the city wants to use your land for some public work and invokes eminent domain laws to take an easement. Everything is negotiable.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 27, 2014

I’m one of those people who keep things, “just in case” or “maybe I’ll use that for…” This is a bad habit that I need to break. And find a place to donate what I can’t reasonably accommodate in my craft corner. I get them, but rarely use them. Another group to donate.

Clothing and Accessories 72

Clothing and Accessories Clothes Clothing Fitness 72

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one.

Rent 178

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

My memory is on overload most of the time so I especially love the idea of a Master List of Potential Accomplishments and have long used this tactic to unburden myself mentally. This month my primary focus is on home and, specifically, de-cluttering and deep clean our oft neglected master bedroom. the beginning is half the end".

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The album also includes re-worked versions of some of Laurie’s classic originals (“Under A Shady Tree,” “Five Days Old”) –and, of course, the beloved Laurie Berkner bedtime favorites, “Moon Moon Moon” and “Goodnight.” B kids will donate a portion of its toy proceeds from specialty retail partners. Help us spread the word!

Holiday 97

Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

Kids and Family 187

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 187

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

The Deep Sweep 1000 is an electrical toothbush with triple action deep cleaning technology removes up to 100% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush, even between teeth. Bring this pillow anywhere for soothing heat, convenient integrated control, and extended massage coverage to help you find relief even when you’re on the go.

2013 98

2013 Giveaway Family Wireless 98

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The speaker gives you sound where you want it, when you want it, with a compact, easy-to-carry and simple-to-use portable speaker that’s UV and water-resistant. It is the only steam mop that gives consumers the option to leave behind a Spring Breeze scent as they clean. The included skin from Skinit lets you Make It Yours.

Entertainment 97

Entertainment Holiday 2012 Gifts 97

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Mohu offers a full line of high-quality, easy-to-use and cost effective HDTV antenna products. Product Price: $71 – $135 Use code “HOP-ValuePal” at checkout to get an additional 35% off all House of paws items. No other refillable portable sprays are so convenient and easy to use! to $149.99.

Dog 40

Dog Holiday Gifts Martha Stewart 40