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.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

My memory is on overload most of the time so I especially love the idea of a Master List of Potential Accomplishments and have long used this tactic to unburden myself mentally. I firmly believe there is a kind of a natural magic in list ~ making. I ' ve found that lists are an invaluable tool for staying focused. the carpet.

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. I also spend too much money on clothes for this kid (not like designer, just Old Navy type!)

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

When the ears were full and ripe she would pull one down and let me make a doll – using the cob for the body, the silk for the hair and the husk for the clothing. There is a plant called poke that the mountain folks used for greens, but the kids had another use for that plant. Poverty aids the imagination.

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176