Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. If you buy all the necessary staples to make bread at home, you can make never-ending loaves of bread for probably less than 50¢ or 25¢ each. Do you make bread at home?

Bread 68

Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. San Antonio, Texas is our home when we aren’t traveling the world. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. Daniel took on an extra job doing support work for an online company that he could do from home.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Avoid re-decorating your home every few years. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. I grew up with this, in theory and in practice. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. There is a growing trend for “ family cloth ” which is reusable cloth to replace toilet paper. Disposable Kitchen Items. Paper towels ?

Saving Money 242

Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales.

Holiday 202

Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. Are you getting ready to move into an apartment? Look for pieces that have a solid construction overall.

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. Well, guess what; you can. Buy in bulk. Buy organic.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. til 11 P.M

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Keeping your standard of living the same while income increases to generate extra saving potential (such as eating at home instead of in restaurants or fast food joints each week). What do you think it takes to get rich? Some would say luck – as in winning a lottery. Others might point out the importance of a good education.

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Goals Friends And Family Sale Money Activism 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Read away my friends. A few years ago I passed judgment on one of my good friends based on a social stigma. Hello and welcome to this week’s Yakezie carnival. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Take a moment to watch them. Take a moment to watch them. You might just learn something.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220