Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

I mentioned that our pub style table and chairs didn’t work well in our dining room, but the bar stool chairs were the perfect height, so they worked great for the kitchen island, and we were able to sell the table on Craigslist. We furnished our house almost for free by using a few methods: Repurpose Old Pieces . Go Frugal'

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

When you are working on a home renovation, buy your screws, nails, and other bits out of the bins and not those packaged in boxes. If you don’t have kids, donate these items to local day cares and schools. There are simple ways to cut down on waste, from buying concentrated household products to buying in bulk. Go thrifty.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I use old casual office clothes to work around the house. I have a closet full of work clothes I wore to the office for 20 years, mostly casual slacks and blouses. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Cheap or frugal?

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. It was missing the software, but thanks to the internet, I had no trouble finding a driver that worked. Once the package is open, the kids don’t care if the cars are new – just if they work. I hate waste and I see it all the time.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178