Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My parents and their siblings were of the generation that grew up during the depression in the 1930′s. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. Dress it up with artwork or natural greenery as shown in this post from Parents. If you are like me, you have old material or clothing that is no longer loved or needed.

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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. And while no new parent wants to skimp on their newborn, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some clever ways to save. The cost of having a baby is steep.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. If you want to buy kids toys or clothes, look for new home neighborhoods with lots of pre-school or grade school aged kids. Books and DVDs.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! Humans need stuff. We need stuff to survive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. and she makes all her own clothes”.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The days of summer are waning and to parents of school-age kids, that can mean only one thing — School Shopping! I love, Love, LOVE clothes. I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting. but I prioritize the needs first. :: Find “Your” store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. There was no polyester clothing. Clothing had to be ironed to look good.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Watching someone else fix something helps you learn how, lets you know it is possible and provides on the spot availability for mentor-ship, It seems to be a substitute for the times when parents showed their kids how to repair things. What other organizations do you know of that help people learn to repair their own broken items?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Often older cloth furniture retains the smells from its prior life. Furniture with cloth components can also harbor things you don’t want to even think about. Dealing with smaller cloth items. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

What money lessons do you teach your children at the store? Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money DIY Butterfly Garden 10 Summer Fun Activities For Your Kids How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A… How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

But you don’t have to break your budget on clothes, especially with these easy tips to help you save on school uniforms. Many times it is just the items that will have the patch, or logo, on the clothing that needs to be bought from the shop. eBay is also a good online resource for gently used clothes, shoes or other accessories.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Most new parents are shocked by how much diapers, wipes, food, and baby necessities add up to be. But our consumer driven society makes new and naive parents think they need these high-tech, expensive gadgets. If you’re a new or expecting parent without a lot of extra cash, here are a few tips: Babies grow FAST.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I have been DYING to go shopping (not like I need anymore clothes haha ), but I don't really want to spend a lot of money right now. I decided to go up to my parents house yesterday to go thrift shopping with my mother (shopping and some quality family time. I love thrift shopping!! two great things!).

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I try to get (and give!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything. And honestly, this is easy for me because, while I’m in a better financial place than my parents were, I still struggle financially.

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