Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Home renovations are a necessary process when you own your home. Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 Do You Save Wrapping?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Save for a camper upgrade. If not, we’ll start saving in 2019.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

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? I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. As I was finishing up the sunroom windows and doors yesterday, I carefully removed the paper over the windows and saved it. Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. Your comments are appreciated!

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