Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

It will help your family foster their creative side. You will build something unique to your family, customized to the things you care about, individualized with family member names, pictures, interests and etc. It can reinforce a family value or an educational need specific to your family. Where to start?

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. Frugal gifting. Downsize. Go to the library.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It’s incredible.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Go Frugal Go Green' We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. What Do You Think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? Few try to repair or get it repaired.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. Please do not put your health or the health of your family at risk by not processing your food using the appropriate equipment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. Go Frugal' The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90 th birthday.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most. If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It’s incredible.

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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. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Consuming less means less manufacturing, production, and creation of environmentally unfriendly items.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

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. For family dinners, have everyone bring a dish, or better yet, do a traveling dinner.

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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. The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point! The pay was low to boot! To custom design and hand tailor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Family hand me downs and heirloom furniture can also save you money. Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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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. Paper plates and cups? Plastic silverware?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Me: What kinds of frugality did you practice while you were earning your millions? I cut the family’s hair. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Frugal Confessions : A Great Site to Sign up for Email Offers – Learn about this great tool to hone your frugal skills like I do! Many of us want to leave something behind for our family, but there are a few things you need to consider before taking on a monthly premium! How much are you overspending?

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