Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Kitchen Appliances.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

We get desperate to find gifts for everyone on the list. However, in reviewing the best things to wait to buy on various sites, I find that cameras are one of those items. However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. I know I do. In fact, I did today! Winter clothes.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Find and visit as many playgrounds/parks in your area together as you can. Let the kids help you find area parks and playgrounds and then plan a route that lets you visit one or two per day – pack a picnic and some cold drinks and don’t forget the sunscreen. Hold a grandparent camp. Not into outdoor camping?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life. 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. The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90 th birthday.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

Most of us who are 40 and younger grew up with disposable paper items. If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242