Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where you can find great, gently used items at great prices. What follows is some advice on how to find great deals, how to prepare for a furniture shopping trip, and what to bring with you. How to Shop for a Used Car.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Furniture Storing 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2013

How Does One Even Comfort A Neighbour Who Has Just Suffered This Kind Of Loss? We don’t know those neighbors very well, don’t know their cell phone numbers or how to contact them. How does a person extend empathy in these types of situation? Anything you want to save or re-use will need to be carefully cleaned.

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Home Insurance Haggle Haggling 189

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

But it DOES allow me to multi-task by combining a body task (walking, folding laundry, cleaning) with a head task (listening to textbook chapters). I want to repair a pair of jeans. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is. Hospital time is where I’m going to seriously gain skills.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 191

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sports/extracurriculars were funded by Mom cleaning houses/church. Two “small” ones come to mind- my first car & first motorcycle-owned for a while, did a few small repairs & sold for what I paid. I’ll be working until I die in the harness😊 5. What’s your best frugal win? As a young 20 something, that felt big!

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 183

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The Freebie List 11/13 – 11/19: How to Shop for Free. 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste printable [3-oz.+] $2/1 Colgate Optic White High Impact White, Total Daily Repair, Enamel Health or Sensitive Smart White Toothpaste, exp. 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste printable [3-oz.+] $0.75/1

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Freebies Shopping L'Oreal Gold Bond 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

You will want to know how to challenge the new appraisal and avoid spending more tax money. As an example, last year I learned the importance of keeping our AC filters clean. You’ll also want to learn how to de-bug your home – and ward off the other critters, like mice, that want to share it with you. Home Decorating.

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Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

Knowing how to cook can help set up your child to prepare healthy, satisfying meals in years to come. Maintaining a clean living space is important, but many children only know how to put their toys away. You can teach your kids the process of sorting lights and darks and explain how to wash and dry the laundry.

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Kids Home and Garden Sewing Gardening 90

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Offer your services by the hour or an afternoon to help with easy fixes & repairs. Cleaning Services. If you are a… neat freak …neat person who loves to clean, offer home cleaning services. Gift them with a certain number of weeks of home cleaning. Do you know how to change the oil in a car?

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? Offer your services by the hour or an afternoon to help with easy fixes & repairs. Cleaning Services. If you are a… neat freak …neat person who loves to clean, offer home cleaning services. Do you know how to change the oil in a car?

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

How to Declutter Kids’ Room Now, before we get started, I need to tell you that, as improbable as it might sound, the decluttering itself is actually the simple part. With that in mind, here are my tips on how to ensure that the system, and most importantly, cleanliness and kids room organization, sticks.

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Mom Work Storage Donation 52

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

The Freebie List 9/25/16: How to Shop for Free. 1 Crest Complete Toothpaste printable [4-oz.+] $2/2 Oral-B Adult Pro-Health or 3D White Manual Toothbrush Packs Printable [Excludes Healthy Clean and trial/travel size] $0.75/1 10/8/16 (P&G 09/25/16) [Excludes healthy clean and kids; ETS] $1.25/2 Get Back $9.00

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Freebies Shopping Crest Sunsweet 40

For the Mommas

AUGUST 3, 2016

The Freebie List 7/31/16: How to Shop for Free. 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste printable [3-oz.+] $0.75/1 1 Colgate 360 Adult Manual Toothbrush printable [Excluding Colgate Plus, Colgate Extra Clean & Colgate? Classic Clean] $0.75/1 Here is this week’s Freebie List for the week of 7/31/16.

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Freebies Shopping Curad Zicam 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2013

Spring cleaning is something that almost every household engages in. It is essentially just getting your living space ready for summer when you will inevitably have guests and less time to de-clutter and clean up. Clean Your Gutters. Clean Your Fireplace. If you have a fireplace, it should be cleaned before the first use.

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Home Home and Garden Garage Cleaning 210

For the Mommas

JULY 20, 2016

oz, Sensitive, 6 oz, or Total Daily Repair Toothpaste, 5.8 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste printable [3-oz.+] $0.75/1 1 Colgate 360 Adult Manual Toothbrush printable [Excluding Colgate Plus, Colgate Extra Clean & Colgate? .+] $0.75/1 Classic Clean] $0.75/1 oz cup BOGO @.99¢ Excludes 2.8-oz.;

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Freebies Shopping Curad Zicam 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2012

And while I do enjoy my home tremendously, I also know that it’s vital to maintain it in a way that will help avoid costly repairs down the line. Deep-clean carpets and maintain wood/tile floors. Kitchen Maintenance: Clean the refrigerator coils. Clean appliances regularly. Clean all vents. Insulate your outlets.

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Saving Money Money Home Organic 200

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? 1 – Determine how much you need. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. Can you fix a repair yourself?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2013

Deep annual cleaning, general maintenance, painting and repairing and re-stocking with lost items are just a few of the kinds of work you won’t miss when you lease it yearly. Each year, I have spent at least 5 days deep cleaning everything in the condo. Your family won’t gather there anymore.

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Vacation Real Estate Friends And Family Sale Painting 210

For the Mommas

AUGUST 17, 2016

.+] $1/1 Blink Tears, Complete Multipurpose Solution, Blink-N-Clean Drops or Revitalens Multipurpose Solution, exp. Blink-N-Clean Drops; 10-oz. 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste printable [3-oz.+] $0.75/1 The post The Freebie List 8/14/16: How To Shop For Free appeared first on FTM. Blink Tears; 12-oz.

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Freebies Shopping Sunsweet Zicam 40

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Even if you don’t have prior video experience, like graphic design, there are numerous courses online that can teach you how to cut and edit video using programs like Adobe or Final Cut Pro. Housecleaning Everyone wants to keep a clean house.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

However, to ensure that everything runs smoothly at your home or work, you need to know how to effectively contribute. Broken things that are not beyond repair should not be thrown away; work on repairing them and then using them again. For example, you should at least have separate bins for recyclable and non-recyclable waste.

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Simple Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

For the other uses you might have for paper towel like cleaning up spills, consider repurposing old kitchen towels for easy access. It is amazing how much drop drop the water wasted can add up. Shower repairs and sink faucet repairs can save a lot of money once they stop leaking. Bathroom Products. Diapers and Wipes.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

Some things can be repaired, but usually true collectors want original condition. Don’t clean or repair immediately. Paintings, as we all know from watching the Road Show, sometimes gain value when properly cleaned and brightened. Repair only when it will increase the value. Know current trends.

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Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 20, 2011

Read through the owners manuals to find out how to clean the appliances. Did you know that you need to clean the outside of your refrigerator as well as the inside? I didn't and I found this article helpful, How to Avoid Refrigerator Repairs. The units are cleaned and checked for any problems or issues.

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Appliances Washer and Dryer Emergency Fund Warranties 138

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. What’s your best frugal win? I have two! By age 2, she was walking 4-6 miles per day. Yes to both!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

If it breaks, consider taking it in to get a repair. For example, don’t overload your washer, as that can put strain on the motor inside; you can find out how big a load should be from your user’s manual, or sometimes there’s a line inside the basin. Similarly, always check that your toaster, microwave and oven are clean.

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Washer and Dryer Appliances Dryers Transportation 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Manage maintenance and cleaning for a vacation home or condo. We are always in need of someone who can come to the condo and do maintenance or cleaning, or for someone who could line people up to do that. He assisted or handled minor repairs and maintenance, such as hanging my new drapes or putting together a BBQ. Kid sitting.

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Son Vacation Money Cleaning 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2014

Even as an avid runner, vegetarian, and clean eater I don’t take my health for granted. But seeing as how insurance is a multi million dollar business, I think it’s safe to say it’s time to throw that naive assumption out the window. They can come in the form of a health scare a home repair or otherwise.

Emergency Fund 174

Emergency Fund Insurance Recession Unemployment 174

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. We have had to put money into wear and tear repairs for the van in the past year, but both vehicles still drive very well, and we haven’t had car payments in many years. Restaurants.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. Peggy : You bet it was, but it was better than doing without.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2012

I was successful in doing that and have ever since looked for ways to save money on care repairs and maintenance by finding things I could do for myself. If you don’t know how to do the following things, I suggest that you Google it or watch a YouTube tutorial prior to giving it a try. High gas prices got you down?

Cars 202

Cars Car DIY Fuel 202

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 14, 2011

The Scotch Tough Duct Tape line includes a selection of tough tapes to tackle rough repairs with a tape for every need. The full line includes No Residue, Transparent, Extreme Hold, Heavy Duty All-Weather, Poly Hanging & Tarps and Outdoor Painter’s Clean Removal.” Giveaway ends at 12:01 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.

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Giveaway Outdoors Entertainment DIY 108

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

I’ve found over the years that a quick spray with diluted bleach or a cleanser with bleach after each cleaning keeps that mildew at bay. Cleaning shower walls is always a challenge (if you are trying to keep dry while doing it). If you wipe down the walls after each shower with a dry cloth, you can clean less often.

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Work Frugal Cleaning Green And Frugal 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 30, 2014

As a home owner, you can outsource yard and home maintenance , cleaning, repairs. 5 Ways to Find Balance in Your Life: Work, Friends and… How to Save Money on Water Costs. As a blogger, you can outsource writing, commenting, design, carnival submissions, social media management, even blog management. Stop Multi-Tasking!

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Television Televisions Re-use Office 172

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 2, 2017

How to shop for Free and Cheap at Publix this week from Publix Ad starting 3/1/17 or Publix Ad starting 3/2/17. Mr. Clean Erasers – $1.99. 1 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser – 2-26-17 PG. $.99 2 Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair, Essence Ultime or Styliste Ultime Hair Care or Styling Product – 3-5-17 RP. Mahatma Rice – $.85.

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Publix Paper Towels Arm and Hammer C&H 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 19, 2012

Repair and replace. I admitted defeat on the laptop and the desktop and found a local repair shop, who declared the laptop mother board dead and the desktop so severely infected that it required a hard drive wipe and operating system re-install and data cleanup. I try a task, it fails and leads to more failures. Life’s like that.

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Laptops Software Re-use A&W 186

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Weekend worries to reorganize and clean the house? Save Money And Build Pride By Taking On At Home Projects Yourself (DIY Household Hacks – Home Repair – DIY – Cleaning and Organizing) by Sanford Evans. With this eBook you’ll learn how to crochet granny squares that are as unique as they are easy.

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DIY Crochet Sparkle Home Repair 51