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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. I like my stuff and I refuse to acquiesce to the guilt trips imposed by others. Humans need stuff. You want stuff.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. I grew up with this, in theory and in practice.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). Get together with friends or neighbors to do a clothing exchange party where each one brings a number of nice used clothing or school related items and leaves with a different set they can actually use. Get Social.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. Here’s Jennifer. ? This means funds are tight.

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Save Money and Go Green By Replacing These Disposable Items with Reusable Ones

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. Another option is to have the parent serve everyone straight from the pan to the plate. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Because that’s all we knew, they became the norm.

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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Family Balance Sheet

Yard sales. I happen to LOVE yard sales. I love going to them and I love having yard sales. If I have a free Saturday morning from April thru September--unfortunately it''s rare--I try to hit a community yard sale. Every year, we participate in our community''s yard sale. 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.