Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Discount Coder UK

JULY 24, 2012

But good quality clothes and basics like jeans and decent Ts are built to last. There’s a lot you can do to preserve your favourite clothes, and it. Cheap high street fashion isn’t meant to last more than a season, then it goes out of style. Just how long they last is up to you. read more.

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Clothes Clothing Cheap Making Do 50

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

If you can make your shoes last longer, you can tuck away the savings in that rainy day fund. If you dry them in the sun, it will help brighten the light colors and do some disinfecting. On plain leather shoes, scuff marks can usually be rubbed out with a damp cloth (and possibly a tiny bit of cleanser). Go Frugal'

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Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 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 found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. How did you do in February?

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. 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

MARCH 26, 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. Now that spring is here, March is a great time to clean out your closet to see what your needs are for spring and summer clothing.

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Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

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. How did you do in April?

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