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. A loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store costs at least $2. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though!

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Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. If you are thinking about redecorating your home but are scared of the cost, there is good news for you. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Home owners get bored and re-decorate or re-vamp their homes. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Rattan loveseat and ottoman – $25.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2019

An entryway bench probably wasn’t at the top of your must-have furniture list, but it can add so much functionality and coziness to your home! So this door turned entryway bench will require that you either have an old door lying around or can find one at a local garage sale or hardware store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. For small packages, find interesting magazine pages to use in wrapping. Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Make gift tags.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

You’ll find me posting over at Adventures of Life, Love and Librarianship about Asking for a Discount in Today's Economy , and I’m excited to welcome Liz from Hoosier Homemade to Family Balance Sheet: Hi there, Family Balance Sheet fans! I find my inspiration and recipes from many of them, especially my cupcakes. I cook and bake.A

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Lists for Santa Claus, or for birthday gifts start them out and soon they are eyeing and selecting from the wonderful bounty at the stores. But, because we leave behind the accumulated stuff in our parent’s household, we really end up with less that we had at home. Moving to a bigger home. Leaving the nest. You need stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished.

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

One of those something’s is probably going to be finding a way to never be in that situation again – which means you will learn to start saving, some how, some time. Once baby comes, we might become major spenders on toys, a new home, a bigger car and more. For some, having an unmet need is enough to make a saver.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

It seemed like such a waste of time and money to me – just more stuff to store and dust. If you do find a bargain, there is most likely something wrong with the object. Knowing nothing about the way a Roseville vase should look and the markings that would authenticate it, I rejoiced at finding one for $30 at an antique mall.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. 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.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Lastly, if you haven’t searched yet, there are numerous links on Pinterest to workouts you can do at home. Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment.

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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. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. For those with the desire and aptitude to design clothing or home decorations or craft items and then make them, sewing is an avocation and a delight, and sometimes even a business. Sewing today has dropped out of main stream life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. Ways to save on furniture.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Lastly, if you haven’t searched yet, there are numerous links on Pinterest to workouts you can do at home. Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. I love to shop garage sales. 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home. This post was written by Marie. . Apple, Dell, HP?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

Picture frames are one of those household items you can find anywhere. Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! at most craft stores…take a 40% off coupon if visiting Hobby Lobby!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Then I visited the local fabric store and a hobby store to see what upholstery fabric selections there were and how much it ran. Along the way, on one of my garage sale shopping expeditions, I stumbled across a matched pair of wing backs (non-reclining) for $20 each. Each chair is different.

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Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Find all kinds of fun activities you can do at home. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Plan a movie or game night.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. I find that even though my son’s birthday is so close to the holidays, it actually works out quite well, financially. Each child also went home with their very own lightsaber!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Vanilla cupcakes I stored all my equipment in a dishpan in my dorm room. One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. Biking with my kids Most folks find this absolutely bananas. We lived for 2.5

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Young Family Finance : Appropriate Tip – Find out what an appropriate tip is when you are eating out. Money Reasons : Home Security! Arm yourself with the stores return policy, and a smile. Even if you find one, it’s still expensive. Here’s how to find value at the Magic Kingdom. Wait, what?

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