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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Making do was a proud tradition just a generation ago – it showed that you were smart, thrifty and responsible. Most of us seem to ‘need’ these things – but do we really? What other ‘make do’ solutions do you have? .

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

We have a big family, but we live in a small house – we use bunk beds and make do. That is priceless. Share a frugal tip with other Frugal Girl readers. A frugal tip is to think small. It’s much cheaper to stay in place than to move to a bigger home with more expenses, higher taxes, etc.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, 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. Can I make do with something else around my house? This is going to be a daily challenge for me.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Can I make do with something else around my house? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Can I make do with something else around my house? February Update.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Can I make do with something else around my house? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Can I make do with something else around my house? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

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