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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

Making Do

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale

Looking after your clothes – A return to wartime values

Discount Coder UK

JULY 24, 2012

But good quality clothes and basics like jeans and decent Ts are built to last. There’s a lot you can do to preserve your favourite clothes, and it. Cheap high street fashion isn’t meant to last more than a season, then it goes out of style. Just how long they last is up to you. read more.

Clothes

Clothes Clothing Cheap Making Do

Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. Portland Night Market - Once a month, a ton of local artists descend on a big warehouse in town and sell their amazing wares: homemade jewelry, jams, clothing, art, and more.

Activism

Activism Portland Zoo Museum

Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. February Update.

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals

Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Now that spring is here, March is a great time to clean out your closet to see what your needs are for spring and summer clothing.

Thrifting

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals

Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand

Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I need spring clothes and I always find the cutest name brand tops at BJ’s at decent low prices.

Thrifting

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals

Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

Thrifting

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals

GIVEAWAY: 6-Month Supply of Tide Detergent

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

I just love the scent and how well it cleans my clothes. I do my best to find deals and using P&G coupons, I usually don’t have to pay full price. My clothes come out smelling so fresh and clean. But for those of you doing 12, 14 and 17 loads it won’t last quite as long! I admit I’m a Tide snob.

Tide

Tide Giveaway Clothes Clothing

How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

This includes Christmas savings, extra mortgage payment, clothing, hobbies, anything frivolous, and sadly, contributions to charities and our retirement will also be paused. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE! There is nothing that we really need right now that we don’t have, thankfully!

Budgeting

Budgeting Budget Family Debt

Save Money – Make Shoes Last

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

If you dry them in the sun, it will help brighten the light colors and do some disinfecting. On plain leather shoes, scuff marks can usually be rubbed out with a damp cloth (and possibly a tiny bit of cleanser). What tips do you have on keeping shoe expenses in check? Remove scuff marks. Go Frugal'

Shoes

Shoes Saving Money Making Money

Frugal Fixes that Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Cleaning shower walls is always a challenge (if you are trying to keep dry while doing it). Shower stalls. Soap bar holders.

Work

Work Frugal Cleaning Green And Frugal

Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. Extra clothes & shoes. However, I have longed to have those back up systems in place. It has just never been economically justifiable. I was without power for a week one cold Midwest March. Firearm & ammo.

Canning

Canning At&T Gardening Garden

Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

When the ears were full and ripe she would pull one down and let me make a doll – using the cob for the body, the silk for the hair and the husk for the clothing. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” In winter, here in the Midwest, it is hard to line dry your clothes. Inconvenient!

St. Louis

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family

Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! I also spend too much money on clothes for this kid (not like designer, just Old Navy type!) I also spend too much money on clothes for this kid (not like designer, just Old Navy type!) What’s one thing you splurge on?

Kids and Family

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal

"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

need to descale the glass shower doors in master bath using a citric acid solution Continue going through and organizing all my old F rugal Times: Making-Do With Dignity and Frugal Luxuries newsletters along with my collection of vintage ephemera. well as a thorough vacuuming via the wet-dry vac.then spot clean ing.of the carpet.

Making

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Looking after your clothes – A return to wartime values

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

GIVEAWAY: 6-Month Supply of Tide Detergent

How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Save Money – Make Shoes Last

Frugal Fixes that Work

Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

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