Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

End of season sales are the best times to score a deal, meaning winter jackets in the spring and bikinis in the fall. If you can’t find the deal you want, snap a picture of the tag and the item so you can find it later on at the right price point. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

Did you save BIG in April? I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. The big hitters this month saved us about $500.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

This means that you can completely forgo comparison shopping and just get everything you need in one place–if you don’t mind the frantic pace you’ll have to set to beat other shoppers to the deals, or the overwhelming amount of products you’ll have to sift through to find the things that are on your list. Why should you pay an extra $0.50

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Why learn to sew?

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Before you get rid of items that are still in usable condition, consider trying to sell them, or give them to a thrift store. Nor is it healthy.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Check Out Daily Deal Sites. Some of the coolest things can come out of daily deal sites if you check them on a regular basis. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. I’ve outlined many of those ways below.

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

You don’t have to spend big bucks, and you don’t even need to invest a great deal of time. You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! Frugal Holiday frugal living halloween save money' Take a look!

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Halloween DIY Frugal Dollar Store 93

For the Mommas

AUGUST 18, 2011

Saving Money, thats an easy topic for me to cover! The Horizon Back To School Community wants to know your money saving tips for back to school shopping. The Horizon® Healthily Families Back to School Community is all about healthy snacks , school supplies and saving money this year.

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Win Shopping Thrifting Kids and Family 61

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

You can’t escape the radio and TV ads this time of year boasting amazing deals at your local gym. more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Frugal excercise new year save money'

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Bank Banking Cable Service Money 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Point out the little shelf stickers that show how much it costs per unit and explain why a cheaper price isn’t always the best deal. Look for end displays of special deals and talk to the kids about why retailers make those special displays (create excitement, provide convenience, get rid of something they overstocked on and etc).

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Sooner or later you will want or need to remodel your bathroom or your kitchen or perhaps finish off that basement. Plan ahead.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. What if you already do those things and are still looking for more ways to save? Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

There were times we almost couldn’t agree on where to put the extra money. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Each one of us on the inside knew there had to be a better way to deal with money. Tell people about what you are doing.

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Taking it now or in the summer is not a huge deal. Managing Money. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores.

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

You can’t escape the radio and TV ads this time of year boasting amazing deals at your local gym. more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Think you need an expensive gym membership to get in shape?

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Bank Banking Cable Service Craigslist 40

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. Try to avoid spending money on unnecessary items like a baby sling, wipe warmer, expensive baby food maker, excessive toys, a breast pump, and too much of anything. STOCKUP when you find great deals!

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Baby Kroger 2016 Saving 40

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. I was too embarrassed to back out of the deal but my little enjoys it nowadays. I started reading faithfully about 2 years ago.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Choose Thrift First. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. Often, I could have saved myself a trip if I had just looked in one of our closets for a solution. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

No matter how much money we’re bringing in, just about all of us feel as if we could stand to cut down on our spending and put a little bit more money into our rainy day fund. Saving money doesn’t mean that you have to drastically change the way that you live your everyday life. Set Specific Goals.

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