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.
For the Mommas
OCTOBER 30, 2013
If you have little money to donate, but have an overflowing stockpile, this opportunity is perfect. Even if you can’t prepare the entire box, find a church or organization that is accepting donations! By shopping all year long I am able to get supplies to pack more boxes or donate to the packing parties at our Church.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 17, 2013
Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. Donate items : Since my son is an only child, his clothing doesn’t get a lot of heavy use. We usually send him home with the leftovers.
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. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. Many of these stores are crowded.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 22, 2014
Considering that many of us have walk in closets that house more clothes than we can wear in three months, it’s easy to see how her philosophy would lead to a lot less clutter, expense, and environmental cost. She has less than 15 pieces in her wardrobe. Get rid of the fear of not having something just in case.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 22, 2024
I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? an illustration I did for one of my son’s books. This is a butcher board table my husband and sons made when we were living in a rental with very little useful counter space.
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