Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? 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. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 28, 2016

This will make doing your own nails super easy and simple! These would make great gifts and come in three colors: Bright Blue. Mint Green. How cool is this Silicone Nail Polish Holder for just $6.99?! The holder slips over 2 fingers while the polish is set in the top pocket. Bright Pink. Shipping adds just $2.99

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Painting Making Do Simple Green 45

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. Easy Exercises to do on a Cruise Ship | Amanda Woods @ Adventures All Around. 31 Days to a More Fabulous You | Julie Bonner @ Mom Fabulous. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Step three, using one of those green kitchen scouring pads cut into small squares, scrub the cleanser and water onto the grout. Shower stalls. Dining chairs.

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Work Frugal Cleaning Green And Frugal 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

My Mom grew up in St. In their first home together, built out in the new suburbs (then it was country), Mom endured well water and an outhouse. Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Mom had a vegetable garden and grew sweet corn.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176