Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

When we told our friends and family members that we had purchased a house, it seemed as if everyone was offering us tables, chairs, armoires, hutches, headboards, coffee tables, and entertainment centres. Everyone has something lying around that they don’t use or want anymore. Refinish Free Items. Go Frugal'

Furnishings 189

Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

My family’s finances have also been affected. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Everything changed. I still use my spreadsheet to this day!

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

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 pay was low to boot! Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Why do you sew?

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

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. Choose Thrift First. 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.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113