Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. It can get very expensive if you have to buy new clothes every six months for a child who is growing rapidly. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 21, 2012
Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. Kids grow quickly, and many parents find that they only wear an outfit a few times before they have outgrown it.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 1, 2011
Wash laundry in cold water and hang clothes to dry. Grow our own garden of veggies. Participate in a CSA for extra produce that we don’t grow. Donated to sustainable charities. Switched from chemical personal care products to homemade chemical free ones. Use reusable fabric bags for shopping.
Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Have each child share what he or she would like to be when they grow up. Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys. If you would travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Ask each family member to name one thing that they are curious about.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 18, 2016
They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Many people donate their clothing they no longer wear or need, which often include name-brands. At the end of summer, there’ll be plenty of beautiful clothes for next year.
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. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. Our children learn by example.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2015
Old clothing parts. Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). I’ve also cut up old pieces of clothing to use as quilt pieces and used old men’s cotton tshirts for rags. Clothes pins. Coffee can and cardboard.
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