Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2014

If you’re looking for ways to save , one of the easiest ways is to look around the house to find places where your home is leaking money. This can save you a surprising amount of money on your heating bill. Doing so will keep cold air in and save you money. Consider these areas: Sealing door cracks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. ” Yes, they have 19 children, but I’m guessing they make a fair amount of money from their television show. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. The Items We Typically Buy Used.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

April 2020 might go down as the most frugal month of my lifetime. With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. Operation Frugal Living is in full swing at my house. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? More frugal shenanigans!

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JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. Meal Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 112th Best of Money Carnival. Starting a countdown from 10-1, here are my favorite 10 posts of the week: Number 10 : Jason at Live Real, Now shares with us his series on how to make extra money on line through niche selection. Number 9 : Frugal Living tells us to let the dark night guide our finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2014

Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Of course, this makes sense.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that ran every Tuesday until today where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. Last week Frugal Trader at Million Dollar Journey shared his thoughts on this matter. Be prepared.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In my quest to be more healthy over the past couple of years, I’ve been acutely aware of the imbalance between the cost of healthy, nutritious food, and the cost of unhealthy, food-like products (non foods). Many people claim that you can just wash non-organic produce really well because pesticides are sprayed on the produce and can come off.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. by Koupon Krazed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

My family and I just recently moved to Tucson, Arizona. I must admit that I find it fascinating that so many people can live in a place where rainfall is decidedly NOT plentiful. In fact, Tucson averages just 11.3 inches of rain a year. Compare that to our old home town, Chicago, which averages 36.9 inches a year.). Wash veggies in a bowl.

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Simply CVS

APRIL 2, 2011

Frugality Is Free is a blog about living a frugal life and saving money without compromising on quality, family fun or green living. I originally started Frugality Is Free, as a place to share money saving tips, great deals, bargains and online earning opportunities with people.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners. It’s hard to “Go Green” and consciously shop for fashion. Green shopping with companies that reduce shipping impacts, reuse and recycle packaging, shrink carbon footprints, and are committed to resource conservation are hard to find. Green Home Improvement.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. by Koupon Krazed. Which is Better?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Organic organizations and associations are good starting points.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2022

Although there is an initial investment, solar panels will typically earn back the money you spend within 7 years. 4 ways to futureproof your home for greener energy Green Energy Jobs- What Are Your Options? 4 ways to futureproof your home for greener energy Green Energy Jobs- What Are Your Options? Want to find out more?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

Get some ideas in Jen from Money Rebound’s post about Simple Ways to Save Money. If so, don’t miss Green Panda’s post that will teach you how to get a call back next summer at Green Panda Treehouse: How Do You Excel at Your Summer Job? Saving Money on Renovations. Greetings and happy Friday.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Read: 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat . How did you live frugally this week? They LOVE it. Very tasty!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

posted at Money Talks Coaching , saying, “Money and marriage. Janet presents Expense budgeting posted at Fee Only Financial Planner , saying, ” Many people do not track their living expenses and do not understand the magnitude of their consumption. ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Finally, use technology.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 26, 2012

as did The Frugal Toad who hosted the Carnival of Retirement #11. Many thanks to Tackling Our Debt who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Have Fun Edition and included Jana’s post, Green Energy Jobs: What Are Your Options? Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Seven Carnivals This Week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 26, 2012

BuzzRaid hosted The Festival of Frugality #333 and included Marie’s post, A Green and Frugal Funeral. was included in the Totally Money Carnival #64 hosted by My Personal Finance Journey as well as the Carnival of Money Pros hosted by My Journey to Millions. Marie’s post, It’s Harley Time, but Is It Worth the Cost?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Being romantic requires a lot of thought, but not a lot of money. If you have an old fashioned drive-in theater near you, this is a great way to spend a frugal Valentine’s day. You can bring your own snacks, thereby saving you money. Just dim the lights and enjoy! Go Ice Skating. Get Hot Chocolate and Go For a Walk.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

I remember the old S&H Green Stamp days when folks would paste their little green stamps (which they go from buying stuff) in a book which could then be redeemed for more merchandise available from the catalog. Loyalty programs have been around for a long time. Credit card rewards programs are no different.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. While the movement toward going green may be closing certain jobs, it is also opening up new ones. The labor in the green industry is slowly expanding and providing long-term employment. Reducing our consumption helps save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 3, 2012

My post, How to Network at Work and Increase Your Influence was included in the Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Money Cone as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #10 hosted by 20’s Finances as well as Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #31 hosted by 101 Centavos.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

Help Me to Save included YFS’ post, How to Get a Salary Raise in the Totally Money Carnival: First Foot into 2012 as did My University Money in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #14. Funny about Money included Latisha’s post, How to Invest Like an Extreme Couponer in the Festival of Frugality.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Shop Your Closet. Mix and match what you already own. Shop Seasonally.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. Some people were very angry that these parents didn’t spend money on their kids. Some argued that the parents had nice clothes and accessories, so they must be spending money on themselves. There was very little I had to buy for my child after these showers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! as MMD at My Money Design thinks. Hope your week went well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

RT @ elle_cm A Dad’s Take on Pregnancy — Couple Money [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Totally Money Carnival # 5 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Totally Money Carnival # 5 [link] #. RT @ danielpacker Carnival of Money Stories # 92 Super Bowl Edition [link] #.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. What Are Discount Codes? Some discounts require meeting minimum order value thresholds, too. Feel special benefitting before the masses thanks to insider status!

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