Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2013

When we want the cheapest clothes possible, our buying decisions have a negative effect on those people manufacturing those products for us. On the flip side, sometimes even the most expensive clothes are not produced in factories with conditions any better. TOMS Shoes. Everyone needs shoes, right? Let’s take a look.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

I remember unpacking my clothes when we first moved in, and being all excited to get my belongings in their place in my new home. I cracked open the box of clothes, opened the closet, and then realized I didn’t have any hangers on which to hang my clothes. I also didn’t have a shoe rack. Organization Tools.

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Modems Home and Garden Buy Buying 222

For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? One way to reuse these small chips is to take a large washcloth, sew the edges all the way around leaving just enough room to insert the soap chips. Use old carpet or rug remnants inside your shoes for extra warmth and padding.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? One way to reuse these small chips is to take a large washcloth, sew the edges all the way around leaving just enough room to insert the soap chips. Use old carpet or rug remnants inside your shoes for extra warmth and padding.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 24, 2013

I know that back to school shopping can be overwhelming between all the new supplies, backpacks, clothes, shoes and more – but the truth is that it doesn’t have to be! Reuse what you can. Backpacks, lunch boxes, calculators, scissors, etc can all be reused. Easy Tips to Save on Back to School Shopping: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I use old casual office clothes to work around the house. I have a closet full of work clothes I wore to the office for 20 years, mostly casual slacks and blouses. Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. I hate buying clothes new. I wash my dry cleanable clothing by hand and line dry it.

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