Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Learning to sew takes time and equipment.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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.

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. How did you get interested in saving money? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Here’s Jennifer. ?

Arkansas 182

Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? Read away my friends. A few years ago I passed judgment on one of my good friends based on a social stigma.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220