article thumbnail

Money Anxiety. Let It Go.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There’s a lot of anxiety around money- not having enough, worrying it will run out, keeping it safe, etc. When I worked as a singer on a cruise ship, I made more money than I ever had before. It’s one thing to cut back to eating beans and rice and have to crash on couches for me, it’s another to put others in that situation.

Money 219
article thumbnail

Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have averaged 2-3 trips per year within North America, each one bringing different money saving (and splurging) opportunities and challenges. Thanks, couch surfing! Even so, after spending hundreds of dollars on food on my trip to NYC, I began to look more into saving some serious money on dining for my next trip. Go Frugal'

article thumbnail

Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, in almost any area of life, it makes sense to work with what you have rather than trying to change what you already have. If you have a couch that is still in serviceable condition but is no longer stylish, consider getting it reupholstered or even using a well fitting cover. Go Frugal Go Green'

article thumbnail

Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. ” Yes, they have 19 children, but I’m guessing they make a fair amount of money from their television show. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. Electronics. Do you buy used?

article thumbnail

Maybe I Should Save Money and Blog Less?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You see, I don’t just blog, I make money blogging. In fact, I make good money blogging. Opportunity cost arises when you have multiple choices to earn money. Since those opportunities could become money earned, there is a cost to forgoing an option in favor of an alternative. is too optimistic.

Money 188
article thumbnail

Heat Yourself Not Your Home This Winter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Winter is coming and when you start talking about heater efficiency and saving money, you’ve really got my attention. costs less money, and C. I currently own three space heaters for my home – one for the bedroom, one for my office, and one that goes behind the couch in the living room. 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter.

Heaters 214