Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to save money, even if it’s only a little bit each week or month. These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. You probably will find clothes that you had forgotten you even had; I certainly did!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.” Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. Do you buy used?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. It doesn’t mean that you have to wear sack cloth and douse yourself in ashes every morning. Buy Store Brands. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

But I also found success at a thrift store. At that time, I had not reviewed my own spring clothing and I have plenty of time to go back to Target if I can’t find something suitable (and cute) at the thrift store. You’ll save yourself so much money. Have you joined the challenge?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. Use paper drop cloth to wrap.

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JUNE 11, 2019

If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end. And while no new parent wants to skimp on their newborn, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some clever ways to save. Embrace Hand-Me-Downs.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. With spring right around the corner, I’m now on the look out for “like new” spring clothing for all of us.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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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. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Thrifting'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Children’s clothing is generally much cheaper than the adult equivalent. Check out Sample Sales. Choose Wisely.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

You can even save a few plastic grocery bags and reuse them at your local farmer’s market or grocery store. Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Many times, people use trash bags to transport used clothing, but grocery bags will work as well.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month. Found Money in November: $440.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Keep your bank account from reaching zero with these money-saving tips: On Foot. Although some college campuses are much more pedestrian-friendly than others, going to school sans car is the easiest way to save tons of money every year, emphasizes the Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio. Thrift Store Style. Dining Hall.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. Only 2 days left.Most people think clothes when they think.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

April Update: I made 3 new purchases in April: I bought a pair of Teva flip flops from the clearance rack at DSW and two t-shirts at BJ’s Warehouse store. I need spring clothes and I always find the cutest name brand tops at BJ’s at decent low prices. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015. How did you do in January?

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JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Tips to Save on School Uniforms. But you don’t have to break your budget on clothes, especially with these easy tips to help you save on school uniforms. Tips to Save on School Uniforms. Many times it is just the items that will have the patch, or logo, on the clothing that needs to be bought from the shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

The act of saving. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving. One of those something’s is probably going to be finding a way to never be in that situation again – which means you will learn to start saving, some how, some time. They won’t save up for it.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. You will save about $2.50

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

When you love fashion and clothing as much as I do, it’s very easy to become a clothing hoarder. Since fast fashion is so prominent and stores like Zara and H&M are everywhere, we tend to buy so much, since it’s so cheap! Sometimes we find those pieces that are just so special you have to save it for the right moment.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Save the Planet. Favorite Thrift Shopping Apps.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. If you want to buy kids toys or clothes, look for new home neighborhoods with lots of pre-school or grade school aged kids. Books and DVDs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. Many stores offer their consumers off brand store brands so that they can have high quality goods without paying brand name prices.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Smart Shopping with Coupons. Shop at the End of Seasons.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally. Use Coupons.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally. Use Coupons.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Switch from paper tissues to flannel cloth hankies - Flannel is so much softer on my kids' little noses. Thanks for reading.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I love, Love, LOVE clothes. I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting. As a grad student, I had hit a few “vintage” shops but had never really looked to outfit myself or children using resale clothing. Not all thrift stores are created equal.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. As I was finishing up the sunroom windows and doors yesterday, I carefully removed the paper over the windows and saved it. I use old casual office clothes to work around the house. Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. I hate buying clothes new.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Rather than throwing out the excess, you can save it for a later meal. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List. Pay Attention to Packaging.

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