Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

The average home size in America was around 1100 square feet. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. Our home was heated with a coal stove. On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Toni home perms were prevalent.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive-thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

But in August 2013 , our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages: our home and our business. I was an avid reader of Dave Ramsey’s books for years and we even took his home study course, but we still ended up in this position.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Olivia wanted to stay home with her children on her husband’s teacher salary. Daniel took on an extra job doing support work for an online company that he could do from home. Acadia’s husband used his handy skills to fix up their home that they eventually sold for a profit. Stacy and her family stayed home.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100