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.
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'
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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.
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.
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. In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. Stop sending an extra payment to our mortgage. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE!
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). It saves time and money over a tedious refinish job.
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