Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

Although kids will need new pairs each year, most adults have stopped growing and could keep their good pairs for multiple years. Growing up in the 1950′s, people judged you by the state of your shoes. Shoes were re-dyed, re-heeled, re-soled, fixed and worn as long as possible. Shoes are expensive.

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Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The blog is suffering, time with the hubby is lacking, my to do list at home is growing exponentially, and the board I am on is also keeping me hopping. 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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

And then, well, like a weed that just won’t stop growing, the stuff started piling up again. How does the stuff take over even when you’re trying to manage it? If you’re afraid buying something when you need it will cost more, you’re probably right. We loved the feeling.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. This includes Christmas savings, extra mortgage payment, clothing, hobbies, anything frivolous, and sadly, contributions to charities and our retirement will also be paused.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. We used to live near a trail that was very shaded and had picnic tables along the path.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. As your shopping list grows, so might your overwhelming sense of dread. If you watch like a hawk, you can often snag deals on popular items, like toys, TVs, tablets, cameras, kitchen items, clothing, and more!

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Saving Money Money Holiday Gifts 64

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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

And, of course, the wedding, the house, the clothes, the car, and other trappings are all indications of how much money they have. Neither of these men is what most of us would call “poor.” They’d rather live as though they’re rich, and have others think they’re wealthy, than make changes.

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Debt Wedding Money Financial Goals 274

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! Growing up, we didn’t have much. They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2014

If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Instead, you’ll choose items like cloth napkins and cloth towels. She washed every plastic baggie she used as well as tin foil and other kitchen necessities to reuse later.

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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! Makeup, nail polish, and clothes. Hello, everyone!

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 183

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Many people donate their clothing they no longer wear or need, which often include name-brands. Shopping at an online stores like Overstock means you’ll be able to get name brand clothing at a discount.

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Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Growing up in a Mexican family granted me a very unique perspective on beauty – I get confused stares when I pull my spoon out of my makeup bag. Luckily with the beauty industry thriving, there’s a demand for international products and they’re becoming easier to discover and include in our beauty regimens.

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Beauty Serum Evolve Grandmother 78

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

I often find myself saying “I wish I had that when my kids were little” OR “you’d use that once and never use it again” I understand you want the best for your baby and shopping for them is very exciting. Stick to the essentials like diapers, wipes, bottles, formula, crib + bedding, car seat, and clothing.

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Baby Kroger 2016 Saving 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Swap with another family who could use a date night too.

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Growing up, she excelled in academics, receiving top grades all the way through school and then going on to get a master degree in biological sciences and even completing most of the course of study for a doctorate. Use Up Existing Resources. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She began to accumulate clutter.

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Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. It’s gotten expensive with postage and the price of cards, and since we’re trying to save money and cut costs, I’ve stopped mailing them. Take advantage of the Clothing (Basics) Deals!

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Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They’re still working on developing their goals for 2017. Shannon from Growing Slower says her most powerful strategy to achieving their goal was to write it down and have a plan. She and her husband also used a visual motivation chart posted on their refrigerator. Shannon and her husband paid off $22,000 in nine months.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Keep some basic supplies on hand that are always used for Family Fun Night. Use the same set-up each time so that the kids can feel organized and know that it’s family time. Using the same type of inexpensive plates, cups and snack bowls helps the kids learn how to set up for an event. Grab a bag of pretzels or chips.

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Frugal Family Kids and Family Inexpensive 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 3, 2011

Here are 10 simple strategies you can use to help you turn your resolutions into a reality. You can use a simple notebook or any of the online websites like 8goals.com , mymotivator.com , or goalmigo.com. Think of these moments as an opportunity to grow and learn. Choose realistic goals. Make a schedule.

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Goals Motivation 2011 At&T 164

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment. We get so used to the ability to buy whatever we want WHEN we want, that we don’t always ask what is best.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

When I was a young adult, I hadn’t a clue how to go about deciding what I wanted to do ‘when I grow up’ I picked a college major solely on what I enjoyed studying – without any thought or investigation as to how it might (or might not) lead to a job some day. It didn’t.

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Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

People wear clothes and then dirty laundry accumulates. No one else uses my closet!) If I take care of the dishes each night, they’re never gonna pile up too high. That’s so that it doesn’t sit in a wet, warm, bacteria-growing lump. It is just impossible to keep things impeccably tidy all the time!

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Cleaning Cycle Kitchen At&T 237

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

We really didn’t have much money to spend, all my clothes were hand-me-downs (mostly from my older boy-cousin, not fun when you are a teenage girl, and you have to wear boys’ clothes!). The good thing was, I didn’t get used to a “luxury lifestyle” (whatever that is) during all those years. I do drive, but not very often.

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 209

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic. I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. In fact, the Duggars of TLC’s Nineteen Kids and Counting use paper plates for every single meal.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

Buy in Bulk – Buying in bulk can be tricky, but if you have a solid plan in place for how to use the food, it can save you quite a bit of money! For instance, my friend and I bought 50 pounds of organic potatoes recently and split them between us. Cucumbers, basil, tomatoes, swiss chard, and okra do really well for us.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The removable inner jacket has come in very useful during the fall temperatures. Not only will the length grow with her, but the waste also. My cousin, his wife and their 2 young daughters just moved to Vermont recently and I knew they were going to need some warm winter clothes! Machine wash. My daughter loves it.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books!

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 190

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.” As baby grows, they can pull themselves up to play. Help us spread the word! That’s $12.48

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Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 19, 2011

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! NEW Pampers Gifts To Grow, Join & Get 100 Free points.

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Sally Hansen Sears Blu Ray Eyeglasses 45

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Tell us a little about yourself Greetings from the NW corner of Arkansas, where I was born (around 40+ years ago) and raised. We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 183

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 26, 2011

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! Pampers Gifts To Grow, Join & Get 100 Free points.

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Sally Hansen Blu Ray Sears Eyeglasses 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

While I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. Instead of asking their daughters to work minimum wage jobs, the Obamas might want to use the strategy of other wealthy people to teach their children what hardship in life is like.

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Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

No matter how much money we’re bringing in, just about all of us feel as if we could stand to cut down on our spending and put a little bit more money into our rainy day fund. Setting specific goals can help to get us excited about saving money. Set Specific Goals. Become a Savvy Shopper.

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Money Goals Kids and Family Saving Money 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. However, over time, as the debt grew thanks to interest charges and mismanagement on my part, the monthly payments started to grow out of control.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Yep, we’re newlyweds and eloped together in December 2013. I started Careful Cents and used that as a platform to find freelance writing opportunities. I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist. Our financial goals have shifted to growing my new business.

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. Take a moment to watch them. You might just learn something. However, times have changed.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220