Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Encourage your child to use their imaginations to come up with a costume out of materials on hand at home.
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. Accessories.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 21, 2013
Understand what regulations there are on the use of the property. Be there at rush hour in the morning and evening, during weekend days and evenings and on holidays. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. Find out who owns the land around the area and why they bought it.
Couponing 101
DECEMBER 8, 2012
I find that even though my son’s birthday is so close to the holidays, it actually works out quite well, financially. No matter what time of year your child’s birthday is, look for holiday clearance year ’round to find items for their party. Not all holiday clearance will necessarily be themed. for a 24 pk).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 3, 2013
I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew. Poly lasts forever! Why do you sew?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 26, 2014
While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic. I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. In fact, the Duggars of TLC’s Nineteen Kids and Counting use paper plates for every single meal.
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