Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Back in the 19th century, the occupation of seamstress was one of the few open to women. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? A super short history of sewing. til 11 P.M til 12 at night”. Sewing is an art.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) How often do people redo their rooms?

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Women especially need to give themselves permission to negotiate, be exposed to those doing negotiations and practice negotiation. Inability to negotiate better salaries has been identified as a major factor in why women are paid less than men. Garage sales – need I say more? We need to see our role models negotiating.

Haggle 202

Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. There’s toilet paper and women’s feminine hygiene products. Shower repairs and sink faucet repairs can save a lot of money once they stop leaking. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. Bathroom Products.

Saving Money 242

Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. Hosting garage sales & reselling items. Hair/makeup/nails/fashion.

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191