Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Making do was a proud tradition just a generation ago – it showed that you were smart, thrifty and responsible. Our parents and grandparents were ‘green’ before green was cool. Most of us seem to ‘need’ these things – but do we really?

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2012

Surely, this would be the wish of every parent. It is often the small day to day things that speak loudly about who you are and what you stand for – making cookies together, building cubby houses, turning up for every game, singing in the car, helping with homework, taking time to listen to dreams. What is a legacy?

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Building Kids and Family Parenting Journal 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

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? As a parent, your expectations of your growing child increase month by month and year by year. 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?

Debt 167

Debt College Student Money 167

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. Why do I want to save money?

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” Do you have a funny story about making do? Grandma never had the chance until she was in her seventies. My Mom grew up in St.

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176