Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Re-purpose the used costume. Tip # 3 Use up your pumpkins. Don’t buy, make.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 24, 2012
When I redid ours, I used that spray meant to re enamel tubs to re-finish the vanity tops. I sanded and re-stained the wood cabinet and fashioned a matching frame for the mirror out of molding strips from Lowes that I got for about $3 each. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. Make it yourself items.
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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. Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 3, 2013
I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). Money Saving Mom and Handmade Adelaide Baby both have tips on how to do that. I’d rather see you be a CEO or business owner!
Couponing 101
DECEMBER 8, 2012
If you’re planning a Star Wars party for your child, hopefully this post will give you some money-saving ideas! I purchased a few packages of silver and lime green balloons for less than $1 each and some ribbon for $2 that we used to decorate with as well as for playing some of the games. for a 24 pk).
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Tell us a little about yourself Greetings from the NW corner of Arkansas, where I was born (around 40+ years ago) and raised. We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have.
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