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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots. If one feature goes out (like an ice maker on a freezer), but the rest of the unit still works fine, think about using an alternative to extend the life of the appliance (like making your own ice, or buying a bag a week at the grocery).

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What Do You Tolerate to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are currently dealing with an issue of this type. The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall. There is a breezeway/porch between the house and the garage. Other times, you need to address the situation rapidly. Are there things you used to tolerate but now insist on having in proper order? Money Tips'

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. Choose Thrift First. Plan our Spending.