Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

Making 124

Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

We wanted to make conversation piece centerpieces for each of the 10 tables, utilizing some of the many spring flowering daffodils we usually have at this time of year on our acreage. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those.

Making 187

Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2011

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. Steadiness – These people usually feel that instead of having change, it is better for everyone to just work harder while maintaining the status quo. Negotiating can be done in almost any area of our life.

Communications 200

Communications Garage Sale Tools Better Life 200

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

If you need to earn less, this allows you to choose to work less, or work more but retire early. One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Brown bag it to work. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. Reduce your wardrobe.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

After all, both Mom and Dad had been do-it-yourselfers and had trained me up to work right alongside them. My hairdresser’s new washing machine broke down after just 2 years (I’m working on at least 24 years with my old washer and dryer and they are still going strong!). Moving close to work can be an exercise in futility.

Home 100

Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. This nurse spent her career working with people who were dying, beyond recovery, and aware of it. Her job, primarily, was to provide comfort, whether that be physical or emotional.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220