Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Candy alone can be a big bite if you get lots of trick or treaters and give out chocolate. How can you be money wise and green this Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Sell some of the items. Use shoeboxes for storage.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! The post Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

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Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

I have always thought that “Christmas in July was a catch phrase made up by department stores to sell things in the slow summer months. . I’m not advocating that you add yet another gift giving celebration to your already expensive holiday traditions, but I do want to encourage you to think about Christmas in the month of July.

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July Christmas Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

I love going to garage sales. This past weekend, I went out garage sailing just for fun. Of course I want it to look nice in my yard so now I am spending time and money on it. So far, my guess is that our free lamp and it’s new companions have spent more than $500 of our money! But we always give up something.

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Garage Lamps Garage Sale Free 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. My 5 year old grand daughter did it last year in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You spend your money on the wrong stuff. Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. If you don’t have enough money, it’s time to quit spending on stuff that doesn’t last. You don’t keep track of your money flow.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Teresa's Deals

JULY 3, 2015

Trying to save money, but still enjoy in relaxing indulgences like luxury bath items? If you are in need of new warm-weather beauty essentials, but are trying to save money, look no further than DermStore.com. Disney Store Coupons: Free Shipping. You can also shop online and pick up your item in-store within 30 minutes.

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Storing Auto Parts and Accessories Flowers and Gifts Food and Wine 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? It will also save you money! I’m guilty as well.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2019

Every couponer’s dream is to have a stockpile of food, household essentials, and non-perishables stored safely in their home. If you look around carefully, it is likely that you can find some extra space to store your stockpile. However, not all places you can find extra space may be suitable for storing things on a permanent basis.

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Expiration Date Growing Building Canning 113

Couponing 101

MARCH 23, 2020

Donating food or money can help members of your community who are struggling. If you need supplies, consider buying them from local stores that remain open. Some businesses sell these through their websites, while others might be able to if you give them a call. This leads to an increased need for food banks. Donate Blood.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2014

When I counted my scanty store. For Life is just an employer, He gives you what you ask, But once you have set the wages, Why, you must bear the task. Give yourself permission to ask for what you want. Margie Warrell, whom I have just discovered, gives us 7 Keys to Asking for What Your Really Want So You Get It.

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IBM Life Insurance Giving Airfare 172

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. My children get so many gifts from their grandparents and godparents that we’ve been able to scale back how many gifts we give them. It turns out, quite easily.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. She gives a step by step on her site. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. What suggestions do you have for parents to give music experiences to their children without breaking the budget?

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Music Musical Instruments Budget Budgeting 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

All my life, others have tried to make me feel guilty about stuff – guilty about not having enough stuff, guilty about not having the right stuff, guilty about having too much stuff, guilty about spending too much money on stuff or not spending enough on stuff, and guilty about throwing stuff away. You start to give a bit of stuff away.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

Unlike our last, local move, this time I’m decluttering in earnest because the last thing I want is to pay good money to haul stuff I don’t need half way across the country. Another source of clutter with kids is gifts that well-meaning friends and relatives give. Where Does the Clutter Come From?

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Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Some folks have added freezers or second refrigerators to store the excess. A traditional root cellar is an underground pit or room, typically covered or surrounded by earth used to store food. Using your own space to store food has several benefits: It is a greener alternative to storage than using an extra refrigerator or freezer.

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. I used it for years and sold it – for $25 – last summer in my own garage sale. I was for awhile.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

If you don’t have enough money to put food on the table, you are going to do something about it. The things that give us pleasure vary by temperament. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. Time of life.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you. Things may have changed since you participated in the activity as a kid and you don’t want to be wasting money on the wrong gear.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? 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). til 11 P.M As a hobby.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. Adults are spending money on more than just costumes for their kids and treats for the neighborhood tricksters too. Which neighborhoods give the most candy and have the easiest walking?

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2012

I was successful in doing that and have ever since looked for ways to save money on care repairs and maintenance by finding things I could do for myself. There are, of course, certain things that should never be done without a professional, but there are quite a few things that you can do yourself to your car to save money.

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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. Buy Secondhand Equipment. Don’t Buy High-End Equipment.

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Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I am all about giving the right gift to the right person but sometimes things don’t work out as you envision! I keep a closet in the garage with gifts that I wasn’t so into. How embarrassing to give the unwated gift back to the person who gave it to you! On Listia, you can give away things you don’t want or need.

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Gifts McDonalds Garage Credit 63

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

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! Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Back to School Frugal save money' This site uses affiliate links.

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Clothes Clothing Finds Swap 90

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. Visit the hardware store and ask for temporary, non-surface damaging hanging hooks.

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. DONE 2015.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? If Pa had known about the futures market he could have made money selling a futures contract. Just how much money did that save me? Look no further because it is all in here this week. Read away my friends. Futures introduction.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

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! Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Our tradition was to stretch out the gift giving and opening. Save On Holiday Decorating.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

I don’t know about you but I seem to have so many calls on my time and my money. When I realized that all these things were affecting the quality of my life, I decided that something had to give. Have a big box ready to take the throw-away items and another for anything that is good enough to go to the local thrift store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Women especially need to give themselves permission to negotiate, be exposed to those doing negotiations and practice negotiation. My daughter-in-law walked into a furniture store and talked the manager into giving her a 20% off the top discount on all furniture purchased that day – since she was buying a lot. off the price.

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Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 7, 2014

Shopping for holiday deals year-round is the key to finding great gifts, saving lots of money and maintaining your tenuous sanity. Once you find out how many deals are available in spring, you may want to do your spring cleaning just to make room in your home and garage for the new springtime offerings.

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Finds Shopping Home Theater Systems Laptops 85

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you. Eat out less.

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