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. From attending costume parties to converting their home or yard into the scariest place in the neighborhood, they are causing part of the surge in Halloween spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My parents and their siblings were of the generation that grew up during the depression in the 1930′s. Dress it up with artwork or natural greenery as shown in this post from Parents. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Use them to package your home made Christmas cookies and candies.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Garments that are in good condition, especially well-known or high-end labels, could be donated or sold to secondhand clothing stores or through eBay or other online sites. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! But, because we leave behind the accumulated stuff in our parent’s household, we really end up with less that we had at home. Moving to a bigger home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. The things that give us pleasure vary by temperament.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Watching someone else fix something helps you learn how, lets you know it is possible and provides on the spot availability for mentor-ship, It seems to be a substitute for the times when parents showed their kids how to repair things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

I did this once when I was younger and made a table for my parents. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. Look around and see what your home has to offer up in the way of materials for up-cycled gifts. Cover plant pots for one off coordinated dining room décor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

The average home size in America was around 1100 square feet. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. Our home was heated with a coal stove.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Your kids are inevitably going to find something they would like to take home with them. Talk about why you make a list (to keep within your budgeted expense amount and still get what the family needs), how you use it (Do you put the items in order by where they are in the store? Learn About Impulse Buying vs. Using A List.

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Some then have a desire to stay at home with their new child for a few years, which can mean a big change to their long-term income. Learning to make sacrifices early on and creating long-term saving habits can make a big difference on how long you are able to stay home with your new baby. Sign up for New Parent Offers.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The days of summer are waning and to parents of school-age kids, that can mean only one thing — School Shopping! Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). The next time I’m at a thrift store, then I know to focus my attention there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Learning how to do alterations could land you a job in a bridal salon or formal wear store. To decorate. Why do you sew?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. Ways to save on furniture.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Thrift stores and consignment stores are a great resource for polos, dress shirts, khakis or long pants. Look for second-hand stores near your child’s school for a greater chance of getting the exact items you need on your back to school shopping list. Shop Second-Hand. Wash With Care.

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Clothing and Accessories JC Penneys Saving Clothes 99

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

My mom was an at home day care provider. We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything. . My dad worked first as a meat cutter and then at a factory.

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