Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” Do you have a funny story about making do? The kids fell for it hook, line and sinker. Poverty is inconvenient. When you feel less favored than those around you, it can hurt. as the old saying goes. Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

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St. Louis Kids and Family Flowers and Plants Plumbing 176

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2012

Save some money and try making them yourself! Little House On The Prairie Living shows us how to make gluten-free and corn-free rice chips ! These look SUPER easy to make. Do you have any great gluten-free frugal recipes? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Please send me an email !

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Frugal Homemade Frugal Recipes Free 80

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 28, 2016

This will make doing your own nails super easy and simple! These would make great gifts and come in three colors: Bright Blue. How cool is this Silicone Nail Polish Holder for just $6.99?! The holder slips over 2 fingers while the polish is set in the top pocket. Bright Pink. Mint Green.

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Painting Gifts Green Deals 45

Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2020

Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. Even if you and your kids have a passion for crafting, you might not feel comfortable racking up a steep bill at craft stores like you used to. Not to mention stores are closed and shipping on online orders is delayed!

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Kids Paper Towels Kids and Family Flowers and Gifts 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Living there would be a different animal altogether and it would take a much higher income to make do. Once my husband and I stopped getting hung up on income, and started thinking about financial management, and how to make the most of our money, we started creating a lifestyle we preferred.

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San Francisco Money Credit Cards Desserts 248

Discount Coder UK

DECEMBER 21, 2012

The trend has been reflected on telly, with programmes like Kirsty’s Vintage Home making a splash. Almost every high street in Britain contains a string of charity shops, ‘make do and mend’ is bigger than ever. read more.

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Thankful Money Saving Economy Shopping 53

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Choose Thrift First. This is going to be a daily challenge for me. Plan our Spending. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us.

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Financial Goals 2018 Goals Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2011

To take this to another level, be aware of the company with whom you’re doing business, and choose a credit card lender that practices good green behavior and puts the environment first. Once you have your card of choice, you have a couple more decisions to make. Save The Trees.

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Credit Cards Credit Environmental Groups Paperless 165

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

This includes Christmas savings, extra mortgage payment, clothing, hobbies, anything frivolous, and sadly, contributions to charities and our retirement will also be paused. As soon as life and our business go back to normal, these things will resume, especially the last two items. year old Honda Odyssey with a new to us vehicle.

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Family Budgeting Budget Kids and Family 246

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. I was pumped to reduce our trash. I have to hand it to the author, Bea, she has a clear line in the sand, because this is not always easy. This will always be a work in progress for my family. Moving on to 2020! Can you believe it?

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Financial Goals 2019 Goals 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Once you have saved a base amount, branch out to put additional money into the stock and bond markets, real estate and other types investments that will grow your money faster than a secure savings account.

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Money Virginia Savings Account Real Estate 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Signs that Your Boiler Needs Repairing Refresh Your Roof for Less Than $50 How to Save Money on Water Costs Life’s Too Short – To Drink Flat Coke Ways to Make Do With What You Have. Are there things you used to tolerate but now insist on having in proper order? Money Tips'

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Saving Money Money Saving Dishwashers 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? Was it the time you were able to save up and pay for something, or the time the re-possessor came around and took that car back?

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Kids and Family Credit Cards Debt Mom 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

What tips do you have on keeping shoe expenses in check? Ways to Make Do With What You Have Staying Organized With A Big Wardrobe And a Small Closet 101 Ways to Use Vinegar – the Magic Elixir. Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in… Barefoot Running: Breakthrough or Trend? Go Frugal'

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Shoes Saving Money Washer and Dryer Saving 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2012

Note for Non-Parents: Even if you don’t have kids, you can still concentrate on how you would like to live your life and what dent in the universe you want to make. Do you want to be someone who has left a contribution for the good or do you want to be a person who has left a mess for future generations to clean up?

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Building Kids and Family Parenting Mom 200

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. So those new boots I want will have to wait, and besides I have two pairs that will get me through another winter. I think I’ll survive.

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Financial Goals 2016 Goals Debt 100

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

But for those of you doing 12, 14 and 17 loads it won’t last quite as long! But hey, six bottles of free detergent almost makes doing laundry bearable! Based on most of your 8 loads or less, this works out to a six-month supply. Ready to win? There are FOUR methods of entry: 1.

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Tide Giveaway Laundry Clothes 74

Frugal Luxuries

AUGUST 27, 2012

Frugal Times: Making~Do With Dignity which evolved into our Frugal Luxuries newsletters and book series). Since Mike returned to work a few weeks ago I have been trying to de~clutter my closets and office. This morning I came across several of my old newsletters from the 199o's and early 2000's.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Here are a few things I’ve come up with or utilized over my 67 years on the planet. Shower stalls.

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Frugal Work Green And Frugal Cleaning 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. I’ll go into more detail in an upcoming post. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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2015 Money Home and Garden Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. However, I have longed to have those back up systems in place. It has just never been economically justifiable. Yet when our electrical grid fails, even for a few hours, we lament the inconvenience.

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Canning Flashlights Milk Freezers 100

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

you guys are amazing and make doing my blog so enjoyable, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I love reading her wonderful blog every day- especially her Vintage Find of the Day (she finds the best stuff)! So, thank you again, Jessica. you are beyond fantastic!

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Fantastic Fair-Trade Mother's Bargain 56

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? If you achieve it, nothing happens, but if you don’t achieve it, the site will charge your credit card and donate money to a charity whose cause you hate. Spending Less. The best place to start is by evaluating your current expenses.

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Monitors Credit Saving Pay Off Debt 40

Discount Coder UK

JULY 24, 2012

There’s a lot you can do to preserve your favourite clothes, and it. Cheap high street fashion isn’t meant to last more than a season, then it goes out of style. But good quality clothes and basics like jeans and decent Ts are built to last. Just how long they last is up to you. read more.

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Clothes Clothing Cheap Saving Money 50

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

need to descale the glass shower doors in master bath using a citric acid solution Continue going through and organizing all my old F rugal Times: Making-Do With Dignity and Frugal Luxuries newsletters along with my collection of vintage ephemera. well as a thorough vacuuming via the wet-dry vac.then spot clean ing.of the carpet.

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