Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

If one feature goes out (like an ice maker on a freezer), but the rest of the unit still works fine, think about using an alternative to extend the life of the appliance (like making your own ice, or buying a bag a week at the grocery). Add one or two small new-to-you items to make things seem different.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Why do I want to save money? Here’s MB: 1. That is priceless.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall. There is a breezeway/porch between the house and the garage. It depends on how inconvenient it is for you and your family. It depends on how important it is to you and your family. It depends. It depends on how often you use or access the broken situation.

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. 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.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

The family behind us, for instance, lived for years in their basement with their brood of kids (they ended up with around 15 I remember). They used the berries to make a purple die and painted their own and each others bodies with it! All the kids (there were 12 in the family) wanted a pony, but knew they cost a lot.

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. I will be sharing more about my family’s everyday life. My husband and I are pumped to make 2015 the best year ever. Add Family Balance Sheet to your RSS feed.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. Do you want to eliminate debt too?

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100