Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment. Maybe you could organize a clothes swap amongst your friends.

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Today we are meeting a reader from my neck of the woods over here in the Mid-Atlantic. ? Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. ” question.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 183

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end. Babies grow quickly, so you might find perfectly good baby clothes that were barely used at a thrift shop. Your sister has some baby clothes her kid has outgrown.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

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. What are these pantry filling tricks? Dare to Compare.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2 Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility. Members would learn how to fix the items or watch other volunteers who are handy and know how.”.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Rather, it’s the little purchases that start to hurt us over time and prevent us from meeting our saving goals. Any mom knows that kids get sick of toys and grow out of clothes pretty darn quickly. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. Set Specific Goals. Don’t Be Afraid to Shop Secondhand.

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