Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a positive impact on the world around you and save some money at the same time? Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Well, guess what; you can. Buy in bulk. Buy used items. Buy organic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. You should also look into how to decorate your apartment while trying to help save the environment and go green.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Researching and booking a reputable Tucson long distance moving company , like Coleman Worldwide Moving, well in advance can also save you from last-minute scrambles and ensure you get the best rates and services suited to your specific needs. Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell.

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Home Tucson Furniture Friends And Family Sale 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! Invite friends/family over and ask them to bring any used costumes (and accessories) that they don’t want. Invite friends/family over and ask them to bring any used costumes (and accessories) that they don’t want.

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Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Sure, you may be saving on daycare costs, but sometimes it would be nice to bring in a little extra cash. If your friends and family are amazed by the amazing snapshots you take of your little ones, then you might consider starting a side hustle as a photographer. Online Teacher/Tutor. Photographer.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It never gets old.

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 59

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 21, 2011

FAMILY Banner $10. Chuck & Friends DVD and toy truck $5. Chuck & Friends DVD and toy truck $5. Maybe you have been wanting to have a garage sale but have not wanted to go through the hassle of setting up and tearing down. Well now you can post your items here and watch the sale with minimal effort?

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Old Navy Sale Halloween Friends And Family Sale 55

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. If you’re worried about it taking too much time, a bread machine is your best friend. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though!

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Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

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.

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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. til 11 P.M

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90 th birthday.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

We look for ways to save money in other areas of life, too, not just shopping and couponing. There are ways to save money there, too. Don''t forget garage sales! See if your friends who also love those places want to plan a trip with you. Gas savings can really add up with gas being $4 a gallon.

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Hobby Rent Vacation Garage Sale 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

What you see today as a quiet family friendly zone, may actually already be on its way to becoming a commercial district. We lived in the first home 10 years and are going on 23 years in our current home. Here are four things I wish we had known how to check on before we bought. Plans For Future Development.

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2011

We are all packed and will be heading to Florida tomorrow after making a stop to see some high school friends!! My family loves Port Orleans Riverside , and since this may be our only trip this year, this is where we chose to go. After comparing all the discounts we were eligible for, the military offer worked best for our family.

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Disney Friends And Family Sale Tickets Military 75

Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most. If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It never gets old.

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 40

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The impact of inflation and fast-rising interest rates dampened buyers’ interest, causing sales to slow and price appreciation to decelerate. Doing so will empower you to make the best decisions for your family — and your wallet. Still, many analysts see a shift coming toward a more balanced market, benefitting buyers.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. You can often by these cheap at garage sales.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. So branch out of your ordinary and learn how to use coupons to achieve saving succes! Extreme is the opposite of ordinary. Some people buy their paper at a dollar store.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

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. ?

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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.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Working overtime each night and weekend for multiple years and saving the extra income. Keeping your standard of living the same while income increases to generate extra saving potential (such as eating at home instead of in restaurants or fast food joints each week). What do you think it takes to get rich?

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Goals Friends And Family Sale Money Activism 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I’m a British reader, based down on the south coast. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Here are your ShopRite Coupon Matchups & Deals for the sales running 10/23 – 10/30. Buy Any 3 Save $3.00 Buy Any 5 Save $ 3.00 Buy Any 6 Save $ 3.00 Buy Any 4 Save $ 2.00 Spend $20 and Save $5.00 Buy Any 5 Save $ 3.00 Buy Any 6 Save $ 3.00 oz - $2.00

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