Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Get some free video editing software, use a cell phone or camera to record and see what happens! Hold a garage sale together. Bake a cake together and use it as the prize for the winner of this event. Help the kids write a play and let everyone take part – front and center or behind the scenes. Have a hula hoop contest.

Grandchildren 191

Grandchildren Building Backyard Inexpensive 191

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. You could also use favorite pictures from the year.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. Presentation isn’t just used on kids.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. The plastic sheeting I use under the windows to avoid getting lacquer on the carpet or concrete (outside). This is only a few bucks a sheet, yet I have used the same sheets for multiple jobs.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100