Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. Clothes are brought to the store by people who no longer want or need them, and they are inspected (often laundered) and displayed in the store.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. My wedding dress, thrifted! Though, I don’t think there are many here based on other Meet the Reader Posts haha). Hey everyone! Here’s Andrea: 1. Good for you guys!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Be willing to sacrifice- there are things we had to do that made us look weird: home school, skip eating out as much with family, doing my own hair & nails, getting a wardrobe from the thrift store and forgoing paper towels. We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores.

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MAY 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Find all of the Christmas Savings Club meetings here! My monthly goal is $100.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Today we are meeting a reader from my neck of the woods over here in the Mid-Atlantic. ? things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. The post Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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JUNE 11, 2019

Babies grow quickly, so you might find perfectly good baby clothes that were barely used at a thrift shop. Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores. Meeting up with someone you don’t know to make a purchase can be dangerous, so be very cautious when buying items on Facebook.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

I had no problem shopping at a thrift store, avoiding restaurants, and not having cable TV, but I didn’t want to give up camping and watching my daughters’ swim meets. It’s in excel so you can modify it to meet your needs. We said NO to a lot, and that isn’t fun. 5 – Celebrate your wins.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Host a Swap Meet. Gifts must be from a thrift store. Also, have a contest for most creative, tackiest, craziest, and of course, the ugliest. Gifts must be handmade.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. If you choose to purchase from a stranger through a medium like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, be sure to meet in a public place and take steps to ensure your safety.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2 Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility. Members would learn how to fix the items or watch other volunteers who are handy and know how.”.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. It’s in excel so you can modify it to meet your needs. There are definitely things we’re saying no to, but there are also things that we won’t to give up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Join a local real estate investor’s club and attend some meetings to see who these guys use. Check out as many non-commercial options as possible to get what you need. Craigs list.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Saturday was Nathan’s birthday, and we had plans to meet a friend for dinner and drinks and then meet a few more friends downtown to see a couple bands play. That big, dramatic necklace is actually a chain I got at a thrift store for about 50 cents and a focal piece for Michael’s craft store.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 28, 2011

Last week we had a big week at the store. NARTS had a conference in town, and our store was one of their stops in Dallas. We had hundreds of resale, consignment and thrift store owners come and see us on Friday. Pictures below may inspire bag envy!) In order to make sure we had coverage I picked up a shift on my day off.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Rather, it’s the little purchases that start to hurt us over time and prevent us from meeting our saving goals. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. You can also join swapping groups on Facebook, which allow you to meet other moms and trade gently used items as needed. Set Specific Goals.

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