Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Don’t buy, make. Dad’s old cowboy hat and a rope from the garage can be the start of a cowboy get up. Eat it by making pulp from the meat (avoid the skin and the stringy stuff inside). Tip # 4 on decorations.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

The Women in World History website reported the following as Evidence Taken by Children’s Employment Commission February 1841: “Miss — has been for several years in the dress-making business…The common hours of business are from 8 a.m. I could work and make many times more than I could ever save by sewing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? and still have the wedding furniture we bought 44 years ago! Hearing the comments the folks looking at homes to buy make is so hilarious. I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Saving $100 is the same as making $100! How to Make your own Laundry Detergent by I Am That Lady. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon. Wedding On A Budget: The Ceremony by Pays2Save. Which is Better?

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 21, 2011

Wedding Dress Size 10 $200. 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? FAMILY Banner $10. Halloween File Folder Tag Album $10. Recycled Halloween Door Sign $6.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Saving $100 is the same as making $100! How to Make your own Laundry Detergent by I Am That Lady. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon. Wedding On A Budget: The Ceremony by Pays2Save. Which is Better?

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