Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Kids grow quickly, and many parents find that they only wear an outfit a few times before they have outgrown it. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. A good way to make friends at your local thrift stores is to bring in your old clothing and donate it.

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Saving Money Thrift Stores Money Thrifting 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

If you don’t have the money on hand to spend, you don’t spend it. When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. People who lose a lot of weight downsize.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. It can get very expensive if you have to buy new clothes every six months for a child who is growing rapidly. Make a Plan Before you leave the house, you will want to decide where you’ll go.

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Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

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. With the added expenses involved with raising a child, I was forced to find ways to make my paycheck go as far as possible every month.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211