Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. I love to shop garage sales. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Know Where to Get the Money. What back to school tips do you have?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Save Money and Plan Now for Holiday Spending. She also loves to go to garage sales and most of her small gifts are loot from her bargains at the sales. If you garage sale, look for those decorations! Think ahead to what entertainment and travel you might do. It is her way to celebrate the holidays.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Tip: If your child wears uniforms, ask the school if they have a uniform swap scheduled. Tip: You can also get cash back on your online purchases by shopping through Ebates – you can get anywhere from 1%-20% cash back depending on the store!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? What single action or decision has saved you the most money over your life? Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations?

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. What if you already do those things and are still looking for more ways to save? Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it. If negotiating makes you nervous, follow these simple tips from Life Hacker.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Here are 20 Tips for Frugal Living that still allow you to enjoy life. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Save money by preparing your own meals. Eat out less. Drink water.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Tip: If your child wears uniforms, ask the school if they have a uniform swap scheduled. Tip: You can also get cash back on your online purchases by shopping through Ebates – you can get anywhere from 1%-20% cash back depending on the store!

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Koupon Karen

MAY 17, 2024

Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. To save money, compare quotes from different moving companies to find the best deal. Look for cost-saving opportunities, such as using recycled packing materials or timing your move during off-peak seasons when rates may be lower.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. What’s your favorite tip to keep clutter at bay, or do you struggle with keeping the clutter in check? Three years ago, before we moved to our current home, I decluttered. Boy, did I declutter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately? We didn’t have a clothes dryer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Good financial planning calls for not only saving money, but also building multiple streams of income for yourself. I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. Most garage sales don’t have many antiques – or even collectibles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Why learn to sew?

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. If you want to set your child up for success, what else can you do? Buy Secondhand Equipment.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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. Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations? What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? Hosting garage sales & reselling items.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Daniel was able to sell the rights to some of the software he developed. It was like selling an asset that has value.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. You can save money on fabric to reupholster pieces by using colorful printed sheets or buying fabric on the bolt online or through a textile mill or local outlet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. Save Taxes: Negotiate A Reduction in Your Assessed Value What To Consider When Deciding To Buy a Home Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills Passive Income With Real Estate Things to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? The Penny Hoarder : Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Usage – There are some money-saving ideas that you’ve no doubt heard a million times. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! The best guide !

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