Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. There’s nothing better than finding a hobby that actually saves you money rather than costing you. Here are some helpful tips to get you going. Getting Started.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2011

I have been wanting one of these hobby greenhouses. Do you have a hobby greenhouse? Wednesdays are trash day in our neighborhood. I actually felt good on my run this morning, but as I was plodding along, I stopped dead in my tracks in front of a neighbor's trash heap. Can you give us some advice on how you use it? Thanks for reading.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields. And now you can thrift shop from the comforts of your own home with online thrift stores like thredUP. 24 – Become a book flipper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

As a hobby. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. Perhaps something that gave you a marketable skill instead of a hobby skill? Why learn to sew? I’d rather see you be a CEO or business owner!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

You can often find board games that are inexpensive at thrift s tores , although it is a good idea to check them to make sure all the pieces are there before you buy one. There’s something to be said for the fun of sitting around the family table playing board games. Choose a day where everyone gets together and plays a board game.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

What are your hobbies? Be willing to sacrifice- there are things we had to do that made us look weird: home school, skip eating out as much with family, doing my own hair & nails, getting a wardrobe from the thrift store and forgoing paper towels. We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores. Where are you from?

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APRIL 1, 2021

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields. If you have an eye for antiques and unique collectibles, scour yard sales and thrift stores and flip your finds on websites like Craigslist and eBay.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Go to school (there are free communiversity classes on a number of subjects in most communities), get re-trained for a new profession (there are numerous programs you could apply to for financial help); learn a new skill or start a new hobby; interact with different people – get out of your rut. Resource: Free Job retraining programs .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Have you seen those model doll houses at Hobby Lobby – the ones that are 3 – 4 feet tall and 2 -3 feet wide that have to be assembled? Rattan loveseat and ottoman – $25. A similar set, if I bought it new would have been well over $300.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! at most craft stores…take a 40% off coupon if visiting Hobby Lobby!) 10 Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames. Remove the frame insides and set aside. Allow to dry and reassemble.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

This really was a hobby adventure anyways. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. So in an effort to make things a bit more manageable, I have decided to cancel my course for next month. Taking it now or in the summer is not a huge deal. By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized. How about you?

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Your hobby? Skinny jeans, kid's blue oxford, beige grandma sweater I thrifted from Savers, and my new cage black boots for $10 at Wet Seal. Have you see the Cape she made from a thrifted wool skirt? Your favorite drink? alcoholic: Stoli Raz and Soda Water.non alcoholic : Diet Coke 4. Your dream/goal? simple, but true.

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