Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Alex Duncan shows you how to make a one note balloon bassoon using 40 mm pvc pipe, garden hose, duck tape and a balloon in a You Tube video. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. She gives a step by step on her site. It sounds pretty darn good too. Go Frugal'

Music 185

Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I Same thing with my books: anything in really good condition, I’m selling online and the rest I’m donating. Also, if you have any ideas to add let me know.

Money 60

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I Same thing with my books: anything in really good condition, I’m selling online and the rest I’m donating. Also, if you have any ideas to add let me know.

Money 40

Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. I’m retired, have been for 5 years now (yes it IS great). My wardrobe needs have changed. Cheap or frugal?

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting the carpet.

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) We’re not good gardeners but we planted a lot of trees for the shade and beauty. So if it’s income, I would turn it down. I have what I need right now. 😉 10.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 186

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188