The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 4, 2020
I tend to focus on certain brands that I really like and that fit me well. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I made homemade applesauce when the orchard was having an end of season sale.
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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. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
Homemade Goodness. Buy the product ingredients in bulk (which may cost more initially, but will pay off once the products are made), purchase the containers needed (jars, plastic tubs, etc…), and make your own homemade goods. For 40 loads of homemade detergent, you’ll pay $0.05 per load or $2 per BATCH of homemade detergent.
Saving Cents With Sense
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
If you are looking to enjoy some holiday homemade goodness, take a look below at a simple Christmas craft you can enjoy this weekend. We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Mini ornaments and glitter can be found at most dollar stores and crafting stores rather inexpensively as well.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 19, 2014
The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives. They argue that the children will be teased as they grow up and will feel unloved because their parents got them homemade gifts rather than buying them new.
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