Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2011

This month they rally behind the Aubins – a Michigan mother and her three children who are mourning the death of Keith, husband and father, after his lengthy battle with multiple health problems. Organ donation – We’re giving the Aubin’s the gift of knowing that the people on our team are organ donors.

Rent 113

Rent Donation Michigan Economy 113

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. He loved it, although his mother asked him at the rehearsal dinner if he shouldn’t go get a haircut! ? Maybe four years?

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. If I don’t wear something within a season, I donate it–unless it is an occasional use type of piece like the dressy shoes above. Find a partner to keep you accountable.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. Tim from How to Make Bankable Savings discusses Buy Versus Rent: Non-Financial Considerations are Ke y The decision to buy or rent your home involves more than a financial analysis.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project. My husband is an engineer and we’ve been married for 21 years.

Iowa 168

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! And barring one job I had as a young mother, I never have. I’ve lived on both coasts, and my siblings and I were born in 3 different states!

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191