Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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. Take care of your wardrobe to keep it looking work and wear worthy. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. What worked for me on the white grout in the bathroom and the pinkish grout in the kitchen was this. This works best for small holes. Shower stalls.

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Work Frugal Cleaning Green And Frugal 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. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

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. —->> How are YOU doing? Are you working from home? Are you working in the front lines of this crisis? More family time! So enough about me!

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

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APRIL 23, 2020

Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. Even if you and your kids have a passion for crafting, you might not feel comfortable racking up a steep bill at craft stores like you used to. Not to mention stores are closed and shipping on online orders is delayed!

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Kids Kids and Family Paper Towels Wall Art 80

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

Thankfully, we have worked through those trials and the experience actually made a positive impact on our finances. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

Store properly. Some still do, especially on those expensive men’s dress shoes. I wore a pair of slip on leather shoes to work for multiple years, now they are the shoes I slide into for a quick run into the yard. What tips do you have on keeping shoe expenses in check? Don’t wear the same shoe every day.

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Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170