Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. Hang clothes to dry. Instead, we have two large clothes drying racks in the basement. Creating clothing requires a lot of natural resources. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Here’s Jennifer. ? Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. Well, guess what; you can. Buy in bulk. Buy used items.

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