Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s!

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. What should you wait to buy until after the holidays? Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs. I know I do. All things Christmas.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Have you noticed how expensive holiday décor can be? It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store. Get spraying!

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Halloween DIY Frugal Dollar Store 93

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

As you may have heard us mention before, some of the best holiday gifts are the ones made by your very own hands. If you are looking to enjoy some holiday homemade goodness, take a look below at a simple Christmas craft you can enjoy this weekend. Give the cup and saucer a light shaking to make the insides sparkle and move.

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DIY Gifts Thrift Stores Crafts 105

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The Gift Exchange Game will eliminate that stress, but add loads of laughs, smiles, and memories to your next holiday gathering. I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about how expensive and overwhelming gift giving can be for the extended family. Thrift store finds. Handmade gifts.

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Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. My monthly goal is $100. Read: My Ebates Review.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Think outside the gift giving box this season; look at old unused items that may have parts that can be reused for other interesting and unique gifts. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Candy alone can be a big bite if you get lots of trick or treaters and give out chocolate. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Decorate for the next fall holiday with it. What are the typical essentials? Home decor, costumes for the kiddies (and adults!),

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

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. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

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. Plan your gift-giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet that I offer to email subscribers. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. Did you make 2018 financial goals ? Plan our Spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. I’d rather see you be a CEO or business owner! Poly lasts forever! Do you think people should learn to sew? Why do you sew?

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

This dress is a satiny number, it has its own slip and the slip has a wee bit of tulle to give it some volume. I plan on wearing it just like this to at least two more parties or events over the holiday season because the combo of the jacket, necklace and dress is just perfect! And I got it at Target. For $24.99. That’s right, $24.99.

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