Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. year old Honda Odyssey with a new to us vehicle. I have been using it ever since. In January and February, my husband and I were contemplating replacing our 12.5

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

It was a common occurrence to go get new heels put on your shoes (and to protect those heels with taps), and to have leather shoes re-soled multiple times. Shoes were re-dyed, re-heeled, re-soled, fixed and worn as long as possible. Don’t use a hair dryer to dry them out as this can damage the leather.

Shoes 170

Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Shouldn’t you have a right to expect everything to always be in working order – or is that too much to ask? Perhaps you are willing to tolerate an item that works partially rather than fixing or replacing that item. Perhaps you are willing to tolerate an item that works partially rather than fixing or replacing that item.

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

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? Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? If you are confident and secure in your performance at work, take on something new. Free money!

Debt 167

Debt College Student Money 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When I was younger, I used to think that a higher income was the solution to most of my financial issues. So we re-jiggered our finances so that we only spend on things that we really enjoy, and that are really important to us. However, one of the reasons that this works for us is due to where we live.

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San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

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. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Put the dividends and capital gains to work buying more shares. Do you have a money tree?

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160