Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. You can save a lot of money buying organic items at food co-ops and farmers markets. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. Buy organic. This is simply not true.

Saving Money 157

Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. It seems the more affluent a society becomes the happier we are to throw away food. are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year. Considering many people I know spend on average $150+ a week on food that would mean they are throwing away $1560 worth of food.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. The Christmas season is upon us. Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. If you have an eye for antiques and unique collectibles, scour yard sales and thrift stores and flip your finds on websites like Craigslist and eBay. 16 – Sell the big stuff online.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. Vacations can be costly, but my husband and I are firm believers that everyone needs to recharge by getting away from work, and/or school. Time away can really clear your mind. How Much Should You Charge?

Vacation 100

Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

You can then take those old cell phones, clothes or magazines to the appropriate recycling depots, ustilize websites such as Craigslist or Freecycle to give away any items you want cleared out quickly and then have a yard sale or an online auction to rid yourself of those unwanted items that are still in saleable condition.

Frugal 145

Frugal Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 145

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If we stopped at 7-Eleven or picked up fast food, he’d take that notebook out and write down what was spent before driving away. Food is a major expense! Clothing and furniture are just a couple of the things you can buy on the Facebook marketplace , Craigslist , and OfferUp. It’s that simple! Cut your cable.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The rule was, if I could get $50 bucks or more for it, it was going on Craigslist. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. We sold EVERYTHING! Baby furniture, BBQ pits, tools, guns… EVERYTHING. We stopped buying stuff. We used up what we had.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends. On the flip side, I ate a lot of cheap food while I was paying off debt, and definitely don’t do that now.

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Carrie downsized and sold her excess on Craigslist and put it towards debt. Amanda & Daniel had yard sales and sold items on Craigslist and put it towards debt. The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. They Managed their Grocery Spending.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

” Jason presents Why We Didn’t Sell Our Car on Craigslist posted at Work Save Live , saying, “Last week I detailed why we considered buying a car through CarMax, and I wanted to do a follow-up on a service of theirs that we actually used. .” Furniture and major appliances are expensive.

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 2, 2016

Items available : Groceries from local stores such as Whole Foods and Costco. Items available : Items from major retailers including Costco, PetSmart, Target, Walgreens and Whole Foods. Postmates will even pick up and deliver items you’ve purchased from someone on Craigslist.

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Los Angeles Delivery Service San Antonio 100