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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Search the attic, the backs of the closets, the garage and see what inspiration presents. Dad’s old cowboy hat and a rope from the garage can be the start of a cowboy get up.

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Reuse your own decorations. If you are providing all of the food, plan your menu to take advantage of less expensive and seasonal foods – and don’t over serve. These make nice gifts too.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. I wash and reuse freezer bags. Endanger my heath with sub standard food, drugs or doctors. Shopping for new clothing is no fun when your body isn’t a youthful 25 anymore! Cheap or frugal?

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