Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

While I am not that thrifty, and I love prettily wrapped gifts, I don’t like to spend a bunch on wrappings. Do you have some leftover wall paper you won’t be using? Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Use paper drop cloth to wrap.

Thrifty 174

Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

The holidays are, hands down, one of the most environmentally unfriendly holidays of the year. You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. If you make a big turkey and have leftovers, you can use them for days afterward. Go Green'

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Plan your gift-giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet that I offer to email subscribers.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Challenge yourself to give a thoughtful gift without spending a lot of money. What luxury service can you give up…just until your emergency fund is full.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100