Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

This saves on stamps, paper, fuel, and mail transport which not only is more eco friendly but it also saves your money. Make sure to buy clothes that are made from organic materials such as organic cotton. You see, in order to be green, we need to be conscious consumers. So, are you an earth friendly consumer?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. Can you really save money making your own stuff? Yeah, that will save you some money.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Not only is it expensive, but it is also time consuming to come up with the design, decide on the color, locate the material and put it in place. Aside from that however, why would a person want to get rid of perfectly good home accessories and spend good money on different ones? Why do we get the urge to decorate?

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Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. There was very little I had to buy for my child after these showers.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

. ” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.”

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

You will save gas money and frustration. Either take enough clothes to last your trip in the park or hand wash and air dry what you need day by day. Either take enough clothes to last your trip in the park or hand wash and air dry what you need day by day. It is expensive and time consuming to do your laundry in the park.

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Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Children’s clothing is generally much cheaper than the adult equivalent.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 1, 2012

The main reason why being rich is overrated is that it has been shown that money can’t buy happiness. Many millionaires find that their pursuit of wealth has come at a price and that their money doesn’t give them the pleasure, peace of mind and influence that they expected. that they will lose their money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. History has shown us, though, that good times, easy money and easy credit can quickly change us into spenders. billion in March.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. You can save money too by doing things together. Being frugal is a family affair.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I remember going through magazines and catalogs picking out the things I would have when we had money. I found that I wasn’t really working for the money (although I wouldn’t have done the work without being paid!), Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Be a millionaire by midlife.

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2013

When we want the cheapest clothes possible, our buying decisions have a negative effect on those people manufacturing those products for us. On the flip side, sometimes even the most expensive clothes are not produced in factories with conditions any better. Let’s take a look.

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Donation Buy One Eyeglasses Buy 224

Saving Everyday

APRIL 14, 2011

Groupon has an awesome deal today at WomanWithin.com - Get $50 worth of clothing and more for just $25.00 Groupon works directly with businesses to bring you money saving deals. Consumers love getting bargains. and you can use it on shipping! Login or sign up with Groupon. Find the deal on the main page or in the right sidebar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2011

Apparently, consumers spend more when they use a credit card in place of cash. While $250 is certainly nice, it really isn't a lot of money anymore. Could I save even more money if we stopped using credit cards altogether and started using cash? How much money could we save if we start using cash?

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Credit Cards Credit Bills Money 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Family hand me downs and heirloom furniture can also save you money. Often older cloth furniture retains the smells from its prior life. Furniture with cloth components can also harbor things you don’t want to even think about. Dealing with smaller cloth items. How to make used furniture usable. The sun bakes out.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. Switch to washing your clothes in cold water. Hang your clothes to dry. Dryers are huge energy consumers. This wastes energy and costs us money.

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Making Reuse Recycle Recycled 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, etc. Thankfully, there are easy ways for us consumers to change this number and make a difference. They also cost you less money since you don’t have to purchase them as often. Get creative.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The good news is that many of the changes you can make will also save you money and may even help you live a healthier lifestyle. Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time. Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money. Related posts: How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Have you ever found yourself thinking that life would be better if you just made more money? Check out Shondell’s guest post over at Money Smart Guides. Maria’s post about how much credit is costing you is something any consumer should be reading to ensure they’re putting their credit options to good use.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2011

Today’s Deal at Eversave : $25 for $52 worth of eco-friendly and organic mother-daughter clothing from MamaOm.com. Like Groupon, Eversave works directly with businesses to bring you money saving deals. Consumers love getting bargains. – How does it work? Become a member of Eversave Share the Save.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

This week I have included some movie clips of the 10 best movies about money and what they taught us. Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. The key is finding balance. I found them entertaining and insightful and I am sure you will too.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

The odds are that most consumers buy the pass and then never or rarely use it. Enroll in the Kids’ Club – Kids’ Club programs offer freebies, discounts, special theme nights, clothing, souvenirs, and more. Looking for more money-saving ideas on Fun Things to Do in the Summer?

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Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

Considering that many of us have walk in closets that house more clothes than we can wear in three months, it’s easy to see how her philosophy would lead to a lot less clutter, expense, and environmental cost. Battling clutter will be a lifelong activity, especially in our consumer society. Get Organized'

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

All my life, others have tried to make me feel guilty about stuff – guilty about not having enough stuff, guilty about not having the right stuff, guilty about having too much stuff, guilty about spending too much money on stuff or not spending enough on stuff, and guilty about throwing stuff away. Humans need stuff. Humans need stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We owed money to just about everybody. Other than the student loans, everything else was consumer debt from 13 years of trying to “keep up with the Jones’ “ We finally managed to get the debt paid off two years and two weeks from the time we started this journey. worth of debt. Shop with a list, and not just for food.

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

While I may talk a lot about savings and being prudent with your money, a huge part of decluttering your finances is knowing exactly where you stand with the major credit bureaus. Is it giving you the same kind of numbers your potential lenders will see whenever you try to apply for a loan? It all ties in together. Is Credit Karma Accurate?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

If you plan to re-organize your closet and drawers, take the opportunity to go through your clothing and sort it into “keep”, “discard” and “donate” piles. Removing all of the ingredients from your pantry to clean it out and give it a wipe down can be very time consuming. Cleaning Out Your Closet.

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Cleaning Appliances Donation Green And Frugal 221

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 22, 2013

They were super comfy and I think passed ok for comfy clothes! Fewer products which result in money savings and simplify the shower experience (especially valuable for husbands and kids!). With 2-IN-1 Hair and Body Wash, Ivory continues to innovate, while still delivering value and simplicity to consumers.

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Giveaway Pampers Prizes Consumer 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items. Adults are spending money on more than just costumes for their kids and treats for the neighborhood tricksters too. My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items.

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Saving Everyday

JULY 31, 2011

Up to 45% off Leone Maternity Fall maternity Clothing. Up to 75% off Hugging Kisses Womens Clothing. Zulily is another daily deal site like Eversave , Groupon and Plum District – These companies work directly with businesses to bring you money saving daily deals. Consumers love getting bargains. Nicole Miller!

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Sunglasses Consumer Michael's Win 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2014

After all, what’s more stressful than rushing around in jam packed malls, spending tons of money gifts all for one day? During the holidays, I most definitely did consume more than two glasses of wine per week. At first, I explained this shift with the time of the year, combined with a weather change, maybe.

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Holiday Food and Wine Wine Food and Drink 189

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Boston – $15 for $30 worth of elegant, creative clothing and accessories at Vintage Jewelry & Modern Boutique. Click HERE to join for FREE – KGB is another daily deal site like Plum District , Eversave , Groupon and Zulily - These companies work directly with businesses to bring you money saving daily deals.

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 27, 2015

Save even more time an money with FREE SHIPPING on your online orders! Jewelry shopping can be time consuming, frustrating and expensive! Have fun and save money, when you shop for fine jewelry with popular and trusted jewelry retailer Kay Jewelers! This Fall, save time and money when you shop at popular women’s retailer Loft!

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Storing Clothing and Accessories Flowers and Gifts Flowers and Plants 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 7, 2014

Shopping for holiday deals year-round is the key to finding great gifts, saving lots of money and maintaining your tenuous sanity. June marks the opportunity to take advantage of Father’s Day savings on tools, and since summer is just around the corner consumers also see a spike in gym membership deals.

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Finds Shopping Home Theater Systems Laptops 85

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Turn it Off- Lights, computers, and other electronics consume energy and our money. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61