Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. Market for the Strange - a cool alternative market where you can get your picture taken with The Grinch and/or Krampus and find gifts for the goths or other unusual people in your life.

Activism 202

Activism Portland Zoo Museum 202

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I need spring clothes and I always find the cutest name brand tops at BJ’s at decent low prices.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Plastic isn’t pretty, but it will work until we find something. Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. We were privileged to be able to do so for a few months but we must stop this for the unforeseeable future. I have been using it ever since.

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Budget Budgeting Family Debt 246

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

I just love the scent and how well it cleans my clothes. I do my best to find deals and using P&G coupons, I usually don’t have to pay full price. My clothes come out smelling so fresh and clean. However, with my babies I use Tide Free & Gentle. I admit I’m a Tide snob. Ready to win?

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Tide Giveaway Clothes Clothing 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Cleaning shower walls is always a challenge (if you are trying to keep dry while doing it). Shower stalls. Soap bar holders. Window glass.

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Work Frugal Cleaning Green And Frugal 100