Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. Once you get home, you want to wash the clothing before putting it away.

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Saving Money Thrift Stores Money Thrifting 187

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to save money, even if it’s only a little bit each week or month. These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. As the goal is to save money, maybe a combination of these two choices could be the way to go.

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. ” Yes, they have 19 children, but I’m guessing they make a fair amount of money from their television show. I love to buy things second hand.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. What does that mean? Companies downsize.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

There’s no doubt about it: stay-at-home parents work hard. Luckily, with remote work and work-from-home jobs growing so rapidly these days, there are plenty of great side hustles for stay-at-home parents. So, without much further ado, here are some of our favorite side gigs for stay-at-home parents. Etsy Vendor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

My mom has a great eye for decorating a home. She poured a lot of time and effort into decorating her own home and gives a lot of tips to her co-workers and friends who ask for advice. Many people overlook the power of using textures in a home to add points of interest as well as space and a homey feel. Get Organized'

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Home Making Furniture Thrift Stores 182

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. If you are thinking about redecorating your home but are scared of the cost, there is good news for you. Below are some of the best. #1

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

When we first moved into our new home, it was pretty empty. We’ve been in the house for about a year, and now have a well furnished home. The funniest thing happens when you decide to move into a new home, especially if it’s your first home: people want to give you furniture. Ask Around. Go Frugal'

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. Your kids are inevitably going to find something they would like to take home with them. Money Tips' Parking spaces.

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. The reality, though, is that giving doesn’t always have to be about the money. Instead, the money the charity does have can go toward helping more people. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either.

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Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

We set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. You earn money after each donation. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Home renovations are a necessary process when you own your home. Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Thrift shops. Related posts: 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

This is the year that we will control our money and our debt and fear will not control us. I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. Choose Thrift First Challenge. Lisa Lightner @ A Day In Our Shoes.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills. Conserve water.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

If you have lived in your home for several years, you know how fast things can accumulate and how easy it is to lose track of where they are. We have lived in our current home for almost 25 years, and have been married for over 40 years. We have lived in our current home for almost 25 years, and have been married for over 40 years.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even if you do not have any growing children, buying clothing at thrift stores is a great way to cut costs.

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Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. That’s money that stayed in our accounts. We Shopped for New Home Owners/Auto Insurance.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally. Use Coupons.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally. Use Coupons.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

I hate to spend money on things that end up in the trash. The flooring in every room in my home is either laminate or hard wood. Again, I HATE to spend money on things that just end up in the trash. And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. Do you use a Swiffer?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 14, 2017

Today’s post is from my good friend, Elle Martinez, of Couple Money. Connecting with one another, even for a short date or one at home after the kids are asleep, keeps the joy between us. If you have an ice cream maker at home, you can enjoy a cool dessert! Elle Martinez is the founder and host of Couple Money.

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Ice Cream Makers Rent Kids and Family Money 145

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

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. I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. If you buy all the necessary staples to make bread at home, you can make never-ending loaves of bread for probably less than 50¢ or 25¢ each. Do you make bread at home?

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Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

To save money, I started sun-brewing tea on hot sunny summer days. Don’t spend too much money on a sun tea jar, I see them at yard sales and thrift stores all of the time. Do you buy it or make it at home? At an average of $2.00 a gallon, the cost adds up when you drink a couple of gallons a week.

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. Can you really save money making your own stuff? Yeah, that will save you some money.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

I really feel home there. Good Reads From The Blogosphere: After seeing all those headlines about bitcoins, Darwin from Darwin’s Money shared his 5 Reasons Why Bitcoins are the Dumbest Investment Ever. SFB lost 17% of their home’s property value in a recent appraisal and wants to know Why Is A Low Property Value So Bad?

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Grandfather Fridays Debt Thrift Stores 165

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

My husband works a pretty demanding job and I currently am a homemaker/stay-at-home mom, and do some freelancing in my spare time. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Over the years I’ve become a good home cook.

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Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Go Thrifting. Whether you head to your local thrift shop or a flea market, thrift shopping can be super fun. Thrifting is a lot like a treasure hunt, so you can enjoy the time even if you don’t spend any money. However, if you’re on a budget, you can skip the spa and do a spa day at home.

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Wine Girls Thrifting Activism 45

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. I have a long list of ideas in this post: 25 Ways to Find Money. How did you do in May?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

If you can base your life on the basis of frugal living, you can easily save a lot of money and get help with paying off your debt. Thriftiness itself can become a self debt relief option and can help you save a lot of money. Here are some tips to try so that you can become money smart and debt free. Fewer, the Better.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. Adults are spending money on more than just costumes for their kids and treats for the neighborhood tricksters too. Halloween then and now. My spouse and I grew up in different St.

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Home decor, costumes for the kiddies (and adults!), How can you be money wise and green this Halloween? Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. Once the kids left home, we ended up with zero trick or treaters at our house on a state highway. Don’t buy, make.

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