Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

If one feature goes out (like an ice maker on a freezer), but the rest of the unit still works fine, think about using an alternative to extend the life of the appliance (like making your own ice, or buying a bag a week at the grocery). Avoid re-decorating your home every few years.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. My husband and I are self-employed and our business is considered essential, but very few people are leaving their homes right now, understandably. So enough about me!

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. 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.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Frugal Luxuries

AUGUST 27, 2012

Frugal Times: Making~Do With Dignity which evolved into our Frugal Luxuries newsletters and book series). I used to print these up and put them on a pretty clipboard and use as my daily to~do list. Since Mike returned to work a few weeks ago I have been trying to de~clutter my closets and office.

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Home Depot Evolve Re-use 2000 40