Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.
Couponing 101
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
They’re made with a balloon and filling (can be rice, beans, etc). Making spider ice is fun for parties or to just scare someone! has some super fun desserts to make. These are great to do together as a family! Smashed Peas and Carrots uses some crazy cute painted Halloween Rocks to play this traditional game.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
The US Secretary of State, currently John Kerry today (2013-08-30) in a newscast on the possibility of intervening in Syria due to chemical weapons used there, claimed that there is a high and immediate cost of the US doing nothing in response to that use. Do nothing to build $ for the future.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
To kick start your emergency fund savings, take the next 31 days and challenge yourself to find $1000. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home. Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. One of the fastest ways to change the look of a room is to repaint it, but even that is not cheap – even if you do it yourself. ” What is the cost?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 4, 2011
With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! When we do go, we spend an average of $3000 for one week of vacationing. Do it yourself home repair can really go either way.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). If you do not know the answer, then there is a good chance you are over spending. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.
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