Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 7, 2011
The holiday season can bring shudders and tears to folks who have lost family members or friends; who have lost jobs and income; who have seen illness come into their lives; or who have lost hope and aspiration. How does he find the blessings of the holiday season with no money to buy gifts? How To Create Extra Holiday Money.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 5, 2015
While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.
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Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 29, 2015
At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?
Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Have you noticed how expensive holiday décor can be? It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store. Get spraying!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
When I ran the church’s Mothers Day Out program we had a huge room for the toddlers with bookcases that had cubby holes for toys. Use them to store those once a year needs – like holiday decorations, or party supplies. It is just common sense and most of us do it most of the time. Label where things go. Get Organized'
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