article thumbnail

Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What it does mean is that you take some of the things you have and sell them, pay off some of the debt you owe, and find ways to live within your means that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve stepped off the cruise ship right onto a dingy. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store. Buy Store Brands.

article thumbnail

Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used. They lasted us several years, including two cross-country moves.