Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. Instead, I settled on a garage sale stand mixer I found for $10. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. I grew up with this, in theory and in practice. Take care of your wardrobe to keep it looking work and wear worthy. Buy good clothing, used.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2013
Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. Baby Items. Sports Equipment.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 7, 2013
Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Spring is a wonderful time of year, but with spring comes spring cleaning. I actually enjoy the thought of spring cleaning. There is something about the thought of being organized and starting a season off on the right (clean) foot that is satisfying. Wipe Down the Walls.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 28, 2014
The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Hang clothes to dry. Make your own laundry soap.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 10, 2011
As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post by Lisa at Car Insurance Comparison, an Australian blog created to help its readers compare car insurance in and around their areas. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 22, 2013
However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. I know I do. In fact, I did today! Winter clothes.
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