Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. And, yes, save your paper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

The consignment store is where people who need to make a few extra bucks bring their gently used clothing, household goods, baby gear, and furniture. The store owner sells the items, takes a percentage, and gives the owner of the items the remaining amount of money. That is $100 a week you can be using to BUY GROCERIES!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How did you become interesting in saving money? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. My son with one of our baby goats I remember for many years looking at any recipe that asked for more than one kind of cheese and rejecting it right away. , I have always wanted to save money for the future.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

And while no new parent wants to skimp on their newborn, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some clever ways to save. These simple money-saving tips can help you focus more on your new baby and less on your strained budget. . While shopping secondhand can be a great way to save, don’t skimp when safety is on the line.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Save for a rainy day. Emergencies do happen, so it's essential to have a savings cushion to fall back on when unexpected expenses pop up. Save for retirement T-O-D-A-Y. Diversify your investments.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

For example, you can loan your child a certain book without giving them access to your Kindle, which contains books with adult themes. 5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people. Tell us how you use your Kindle.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

The link will give you all of the information you need to complete the sheet. Being self-employed, we felt we needed more than Dave’s recommended $1000 starter emergency fund that he outlines in his book, so our first step was to save a bit more for our home and office. A leaky roof was one of the priorities to give you an idea.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store. Craft with what Mother Nature gives you. You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! Get spraying! Happy crafting!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

The act of saving. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving. One of those something’s is probably going to be finding a way to never be in that situation again – which means you will learn to start saving, some how, some time. They won’t save up for it.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

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. It’s a fun way to still have gift giving at your Christmas gathering, but keep your costs down. How does your family handle gift giving?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. But the truth is, we have the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

To save on future clothing costs, pick out timeless, versatile pieces. When you shop for new wardrobe items, think about which things will give you the most use in the long run. What’s your favorite savings trick when it comes to updating YOUR wardrobe? Note: You’ll have to figure out your child size first. Choose Wisely.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Websites like Groupon, Living Social and Teambuy can give you some great ideas of fun things to do, which is a great way of exploring a new place. The YMCA is usually very community oriented, so they may be able to give you some good tips. Check Out Daily Deal Sites. Look at the Local Paper. Travel Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. The link will give you all of the information you need to complete the sheet. What are you willing to give up to reach your goal? So I created a goal tracker and I’m giving one to you.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do with plastic grocery bags to give them a second life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. Actually repairing a broken item yourself will give you a nice sense of accomplishment. It will also save you money! Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? I’m guilty as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Rather than throwing out the excess, you can save it for a later meal. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List. Pay Attention to Packaging.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Mini ornaments and glitter can be found at most dollar stores and crafting stores rather inexpensively as well. Give the cup and saucer a light shaking to make the insides sparkle and move. Easy Tea Cup Snow Globe.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. This will give it a fun rustic look and also look like vines coming out of the stem. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

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. 8 Ways to Save on Christmas. The possibilities are endless.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

That should give me enough time to figure out what kind of camera I really need! Jewelry stores usually have excess inventory left over and no significant romantic events in January to get folks to buy, so you may find deals on diamonds after the holidays. Christmas in July Christmas Shopping the Smart Way Do You Save Wrapping?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

In our consumer driven society where we have everything for children from designer clothing stores to classes to iPads, how does someone go so counter society and not spend anything on her children save childcare and medical expenses? 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As winter is slowly coming to an end and spring is just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to give some tips on cleaning out your closet! Since fast fashion is so prominent and stores like Zara and H&M are everywhere, we tend to buy so much, since it’s so cheap! That’s okay, don’t get rid of it. Image source.

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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. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). What are the typical essentials? Home decor, costumes for the kiddies (and adults!),

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Think about the vendors that stock the shelves, the employees who run the registers, the people who clean the bathrooms, the store manager, the person who makes the baked goods or cuts the meat. Point out the people giving away samples and explain what their jobs are. Learn About Different Ways To Pay. Money Tips'

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

But as my daughter grew, I noted how many nice things I was giving away. Would the store be yucky? The next time I’m at a thrift store, then I know to focus my attention there. but I prioritize the needs first. :: Find “Your” store. Not all thrift stores are created equal. I worried, though.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

We have more labor-saving devices than ever before in human history but we are living life at a faster pace than ever. When I realized that all these things were affecting the quality of my life, I decided that something had to give. Simplifying my financial situation really did give me peace of mind. Modern life is so frantic.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. Choose Thrift First. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We spent the next few years building our savings back up to the level we had prior to 2007. It was such a long process and at times, we wanted to give up. Our emergency fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners. Save On Gifts And Wrapping. Save On Holiday Outings. Christmas in July.

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