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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This philosophy works for shoes, furniture, and many other items. If not, pass it up no matter how inexpensive it is. Easy Foods to Make at Home Instead of Buying at the Store Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Be a Frugal Shopper How to Save Money on Transport Costs The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses.

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New Year’s Eve Fashion Under $100

Fashion Without Guilt

There are enough guilty pleasures on this fun filled holiday from too much booze, food overload, and staying out all night long. For a pop of color, I added a fun pair of Purple Suede Shoes. This is a guest post by Jessica of My Style Vita. Sequins are a must for this holiday season. Tumblr- FashionWithoutGuilt ?

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The Cost of Personal Grooming

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all want to interact with people who don’t smell, keep their hair clean and don’t have food fragments stuck in their teeth. Certain types of shoes were also forbidden (such as flip flops or tennis shoes). It is part of living with others, but how much is enough and how much is just too much? How about you?

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This Week’s Pinterest Favorites!!

Saving Everyday

Well, here’s an inexpensive homemade version found over at the blog Domestic Charm. There’s only three ingredients–Water, Corn Starch and Food Coloring–all of which you probably have in your pantry right now. Homemade shoe shine : Don’t buy polish any more! Even better?

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Don’t Throw that Away! Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items

For the Mommas

Use old carpet or rug remnants inside your shoes for extra warmth and padding. Trace your feet, not the shoe, onto the remnant and cut out. Purchase an inexpensive shower curtain or table cloth measure and cut to the size of the original shade. Sew up the small opening and you have and instant loofah.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. The only discount store was the 5 and dime aka ‘the dime store’ It did not sell food (except 1 penny candies). Cheap (not just inexpensive, I mean cheap – easy to break) toys came from post-war Japan.

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Don’t Throw that Away! Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items

For the Mommas

Use old carpet or rug remnants inside your shoes for extra warmth and padding. Trace your feet, not the shoe, onto the remnant and cut out. Purchase an inexpensive shower curtain or table cloth measure and cut to the size of the original shade. Sew up the small opening and you have and instant loofah.