Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. I don’t want to use the term extreme frugality, because that sounds absolutely horrible. Choose Thrift First. Save for a camper upgrade.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Our big ticket items were a hardly used 16" Disney Princess bike that is every girls'' dream except for our little one who is now too big for it and a gently used Handy Manny tool bench that we bought on Black Friday several years ago and still paid too much. Price Your Stuff. Pricing doesn''t have to be time consuming.

Craigslist 153

Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

I've been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes stacked in my garage to prove it. The queen sized comforter that I no longer used can be deducted, but the kids' outgrown mega block set cannot. Clothing and certain household items can be deducted as long as they are in "good used condition or better."

Donation 100

Donation Taxes Furniture Clothes 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students.

Frugal 75

Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Use nature – cut cedar or pine boughs from your yard or from a friendly farm nearby (ask first for heavens sake!). Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Buy a big roll of brown paper at Lowes or Home Depot and use it to wrap gifts.

Holiday 202

Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

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

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique.

Saving Money 89

Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

1) Don’t Pay Full Price. Thrift and craft stores can also inspire your creative spirit, as well as offer great low cost accessories for your new costume. Thrift and craft stores can also inspire your creative spirit, as well as offer great low cost accessories for your new costume. 4) Use Coupons ! 2) Make Your Own.

Halloween 98

Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98