Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

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. Use shoeboxes for storage.

Money 60

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

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. Find A Used Instrument. 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.

Music 185

Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 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. Use shoeboxes for storage.

Money 55

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 2, 2016

I have another cabinet that is not in the photo where I keep coffee & tea and I store our bread in the appliance garage with the toaster. Put the food back into the pantry by category, but place the food close to where you’ll use it. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat (and is not outdated) to a food bank.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Winter clothes. Other tips.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

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. Use shoeboxes for storage.

Money 40

Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Be ruthless in your decision-making process; if you haven’t used an item in the last year or it doesn’t hold significant sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go. Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell.

Home 52

Home Tucson Furniture Friends And Family Sale 52

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

My couponing grocery trips rarely take longer than a trip where I don’t use coupons (scanning coupons really only takes a few minutes in a normal shopping trip). I do think that everyone can use coupons though. For our family of four I used to buy four newspapers per week. This really is plenty for our family!

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Newspaper Bills Family Coupons 96

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. Because of my lack of space, I am more of a ‘shop as I need’ kind of person and I use the sales flyers to plan a week’s menu. Place your foods near the spot where they are used.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Have you noticed that no two activities seem to use the same equipment? Find a clean dry spot to store what is no longer being used, making sure it is clean and in good condition before you put it away, so it’s ready to be passed on to another child. Offer to pay but many people are happy that someone can use what they no longer need.

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. However, I wasn’t able to complete the job before moving day arrived, so some of our “stuff” we didn’t need came with us. However, you can always borrow what you need from someone or buy it used.

Home 189

Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. So, it’s OK to want stuff, to get stuff, to give stuff, to use stuff, and to get rid of stuff.

Cycle 113

Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Below are some of the best.

Saving Money 89

Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. using what they already have. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. I love to shop garage sales.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. The plastic sheeting I use under the windows to avoid getting lacquer on the carpet or concrete (outside). This is only a few bucks a sheet, yet I have used the same sheets for multiple jobs.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

My memory is on overload most of the time so I especially love the idea of a Master List of Potential Accomplishments and have long used this tactic to unburden myself mentally. using the handy, multi-purpose mixture of Dawn dish soap, Hydrogen Peroxide and water Walk a mile at least once a week.on the carpet. the carpet.

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Think about everything you could use $1536 per year on. Buying Stuff You Don’t Need or Use. How often do you find yourself purging your closets and cleaning out the garage, selling or donating things that you bought on a whim and never really used? And that’s a conservative estimate of $7 per lunch out.

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. 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!) So if it’s income, I would turn it down. 😉 10.

Kids and Family 184

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 184

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. How did you get interested in saving money? I love winter – trees on my favorite trail 4.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186