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.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

Shoes are expensive. If you can make your shoes last longer, you can tuck away the savings in that rainy day fund. Growing up in the 1950′s, people judged you by the state of your shoes. If your shoes were dirty, scuffed and dull with run down heels, they thought twice about offering you that job. Waterproof.

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Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

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. We’re amazed at how much used high mileage SUVs can still be, but a new vehicle is completely out of the question.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

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. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

I do my best to find deals and using P&G coupons, I usually don’t have to pay full price. However, with my babies I use Tide Free & Gentle. 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!

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Tide Giveaway Clothes Clothing 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. People living in cities won’t have much land to use to produce food. I used to garden. A water filter to use in case I can’t boil. A bike to get around without using a car. Sewing kit.

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Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100