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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! I know I do. Other tips.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you purchase any other materials besides a few reference books or patterns, you may want to start thinking about what kind of clothes you would like to make. First of all, if you don’t have a sewing machine, you may want to invest in one. Dress Well On The Frugal. Be Creative. How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

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It's Been A Long, Hot Summer And I'm Shaking Like A Cool Lemonade

Work With What You've Got

Pictures below may inspire bag envy!) We had hundreds of resale, consignment and thrift store owners come and see us on Friday. On Sunday, Kerstin Block stopped in to see us (she had come by Friday as well, but before my shift) and I got to meet her, which was really exciting. Last week we had a big week at the store.