Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Pumpkin Painting or Pumpkin Carving. This is a staple of Halloween for most people, but I know many others who don’t do it every year. Try something new with the carving or painting! Painting pumpkins is a great sensory activity too! They’re made with a balloon and filling (can be rice, beans, etc).

Halloween 69

Halloween Activism Family Painting 69

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. How often do people redo their rooms? 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.

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 17, 2009

In this new weekly feature, we’ll help you save even more money but showing you some easy and fashionable Do-It-Yourself ideas (including a step-by-step guide for your DIY virgins!) Opaque Fabric Paint. ’ I printed these words on my computer, but you can get your message using stencils or tracing over a magazine. .’

Martha Stewart 49

Martha Stewart Printing Painting DIY 49

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.

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. Do you have a gym membership? Challenge yourself to give a thoughtful gift without spending a lot of money.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. 10 – Do It Yourself. Try freezer cooking.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100