Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

How much do you tolerate to save money? The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall. There is a breezeway/porch between the house and the garage. Money Tips' Shouldn’t you have a right to expect everything to always be in working order – or is that too much to ask?

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

This is the year that we will control our money and our debt and fear will not control us. I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. No More Tears at IEP Meetings: Make This Your Best Year Ever!

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion.

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” I ended up freeze drying them in the garage! Do you have a funny story about making do?

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Often, I could have saved myself a trip if I had just looked in one of our closets for a solution. Apply any Found Money to our Goals.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113