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. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

If you can make your shoes last longer, you can tuck away the savings in that rainy day fund. Don’t pile your good shoes on top of each other, make sure each has it’s own storage spot, preferably one that covers the shoe and maintains its shape. Additional maintenance can make shoes last longer. Shoes are expensive.

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Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Why do I want to save money? I do blow money on other things, but nothing consistently. 😉 10.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 187

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I firmly believe there is a kind of a natural magic in list ~ making. The very act of writing out your potential accomplishments sends a message to your central nervous system and consequently you find yourself doing the very things you want to get done! well as a thorough vacuuming via the wet-dry vac.then spot clean ing.of

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Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2011

A percentage of your purchase will then be donated to the group of your choice. Since you would be making these purchases anyway, and the percentage doesn’t come out of your pocket, it is a win-win scenario for both you and your group. Once you have your card of choice, you have a couple more decisions to make.

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Credit Cards Credit Environmental Groups Paperless 165

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

The last loan was his student loan and I wanted him to make that final payment. I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. Moving on to 2020!

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. If you achieve it, nothing happens, but if you don’t achieve it, the site will charge your credit card and donate money to a charity whose cause you hate. The top 3 financial resolutions? Spending Less.

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