Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 28, 2014
Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Of course, this makes sense.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
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. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new.
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Saving Everyday
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 26, 2012
Use Rags – You can either buy a cheap pack of rags and reuse them or you can cut up old towels and t-shirts rather than throwing them away. Then use a damp cloth afterward to clean off any leftover baking soda. Buying cleaning supplies for your house can be expensive, and you have to buy different products to clean different things.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List. Pay Attention to Packaging.
Saving Everyday
JANUARY 1, 2015
Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. Saving $100 is the same as making $100!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
If you’re expecting a boy, you’re going to receive bibs and clothes with sports themes. I’m mom to three kids, and I only had showers for my first child. Yet, there is a new trend to throw showers for a woman’s second child. Melissa Gerstein, a mom of three, was not given showers for her last two children.
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