Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home.

Activism 206

Activism Portland Zoo Museum 206

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 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. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. Can I make do with something else around my house?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 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. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

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.

Thankful 53

Thankful Economy Money Saving Money 53

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 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. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

We shopped around and test drove several, but I couldn’t shake a feeling of discomfort. I shop once a week and while I have some stuff in my freezer and cupboards, I don’t have more than two week’s worth of food if we absolutely couldn’t leave our house at all. year old Honda Odyssey with a new to us vehicle.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246