Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Fall is once again upon us and with it the fun and festivities surrounding Halloween. According to the National Retail Federation : “More than 171 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, spending an average $82.93, up from last year’s $74.34. How can you be money wise and green this Halloween?

Halloween 138

Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 21, 2011

Halloween File Folder Tag Album $10. Halloween File Folder Tag Album $10. Recycled Halloween Door Sign $6. Happy Halloween Sign $17. Halloween Banner $10. 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. FAMILY Banner $10.

Old Navy 55

Old Navy Sale Halloween Friends And Family Sale 55

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

I get to buy all his party stuff on clearance after Halloween! I randomly mentioned my difficulty to a friend and she just so happened to have a few that she wasn’t able to sell at a garage sale and was going to give them away. This year I headed to Walmart and Target, browsed the 50-70% off clearance, and scored!

Birthday 107

Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza. and this is my favorite Boo month!

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100