The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In 2007 or so, though, I got a nightstand from Freecycle, and I decided to try painting it. Zoe still uses this freecycle nightstand that I painted for her in 2008 And now I have eleventy zillion furniture painting projects under my belt. I hate using mineral spirits. But no furniture! Let me know!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 6, 2013
When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for Used First. Our society has programmed us to look for new first. These light bulbs use less energy, and create a greener home.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 19, 2014
All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. However, who is to say that they did not also buy their own items used? Instead, they used their imagination and created games to play.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 15, 2012
Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 2, 2011
And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.
For the Mommas
MAY 22, 2012
The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. Setting up sinking funds and using them are two separate things, though. If you use $10 in coupons on a grocery purchase, add $10 to a sinking fund.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
You will save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by looking for the basics in secondhand stores, eBay and Freecycle. Some people even use the full sheet, doubled over, so that it can be used again when the child moves on to a bed. Do you really need to buy everything new to set up your nursery? Go Frugal'
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