Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!) Coupons were in the newspaper. My radio was AM only. Go Frugal'

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2013

Can the green option save you money as well as the environment? An interesting statistic relating to this question is that, while online audiences are growing in number, the circulation of printed newspapers and magazines is heading in the opposite direction. So, will you also save money if you opt for the greener choice?

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 201

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Green Paper Magazines 201

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Learning how to coupon—and I’m talking about extreme couponing here—something that will save you thousands of dollars by the end of the year kind of couponing—anyway, it’s a lot like learning how to save money and grow your wealth. Like LL Cool J would say: “I try to do the right thing with money.

Paper 52

Paper Sunday Paper Money At&T 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Growing up, my re-used T-shirts as dust rags and other cleaning supplies. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Years ago my Dad made a screw driver holder to help us organize our growing collection of screw drivers. Coffee can and cardboard.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

You knew this tip was coming didn’t you? :) You can find coupons in newspapers, magazines, by mail, or online to help you save each week at the store. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Frugal new year save money'

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

You knew this tip was coming didn’t you? :) You can find coupons in newspapers, magazines, by mail, or online to help you save each week at the store. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Homemade Baby Wipes.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40