Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

If you want to save money, in almost any area of life, it makes sense to work with what you have rather than trying to change what you already have. We just bought a new home, and the kitchen cabinets are painted an ugly pinkish color. Likewise, many rooms can be freshened up with a simple coat of paint or new accent accessories.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 23, 2012

Ace Hardware is offering a free quart of paint on Saturday 3/24/12. Click on the “Find Your Soul Paint” tab to print an Ace Hardware Coupon redeemable for a free quart of Clark+Kensinton paint, your choice of color. Join Pinecone Research to earn extra money. Related posts: Ace Hardware: Free Quart of Paint.

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Couponing 101

MAY 3, 2012

Ace Hardware is offering a coupon for a free quart of paint at your local store ! Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Ace Hardware: FREE Quart of Paint on Saturday! This coupon is good for use on Saturday, May 5, only. You will have to “like” their Facebook page in order to print the coupon. is a post from Couponing 101.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Aside from that however, why would a person want to get rid of perfectly good home accessories and spend good money on different ones? Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Knowing when to get help is sometimes difficult (will the help be worth the money?), “I’m going to spend a boat load of money today in a furniture store,” she said to him, “if you give us x% discount it will be in your store, otherwise someone else will get our business” She got her discount! Negotiation.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Broke Professional) about what we do everyday to save money, which is the subject of this blog swap. “Well, she replied (with a slight bit of exasperation), I mean the fact that we do everything we can ourselves and how that allows us to save a lot of money. How to Save Money By Being a Jack of All Trades.

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Discount Coder UK

AUGUST 29, 2013

Here’s the latest in our series of 20-at-a-time miniature money saving tips, which soon mount up to savings worth having. It sets rock hard and you can sand it down before painting for a smooth finish. Discounts & Tips money saving tips' To fill small pock-marks, read more.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2014

However, there are many home maintenance and repair tasks that most people can handle, and doing it yourself can save lots of money while improving the appearance and comfort of your home. According to HomeAdvisor, the average national cost of painting a home exterior is almost $3,000 and $986 to install a door. How Much Can You Save?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2013

Typically, you don’t have much wall space to paint in a bathroom after installing the mirrors, shower, tiles, and bathroom cabinets. Try painting it yourself instead of hiring a painter. Use framed photos to decorate bare walls instead of high priced paintings. Painting the walls is cheaper than using wallpaper.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Lightning deals on Amazon are a great way to save money. Faber Castell Young Artist Learn to Paint Set. Young Artist Texture Painting Set. There are limited supplies, so you do have to act quickly. Follow these tips (and this short video) to increase your odds of scoring one of these deals! Create Your own 3 bitty books.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2015

Take vacations, learn to paint, take a class, sit and read, take a nature hike, go swimming – whatever it is that appeals to you. Even after they get a job and move to their own place, you will still have more opportunities to let go. Enjoy your life. Don’t spend all of your time working, parenting or giving to others.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2013

It takes time and money to get to and from your vacation home. You feel obligated to go, since you spent the money on it or you need to go to work on it. Deep annual cleaning, general maintenance, painting and repairing and re-stocking with lost items are just a few of the kinds of work you won’t miss when you lease it yearly.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 24, 2024

There are three distinct parts: Garden Masterpieces, Garden Light of Las Vegas, and Garden Paintings of Joseon. While Arte Museum is not cheap, I really felt like I got my money's worth. You'll want to spend the most time in this room, because there are so many things going on. I really just wanted to live inside this room.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2013

Here are some things that we saw really updated the house drastically, with little work and little budget: Give it a Fresh Paint Job. It’s absolutely astounding what fresh paint will do to a room. Make sure to paint the house a color from this decade, and hopefully something that will tie the color scheme in.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

Since there were four chairs and only three fit at the island, we repurposed the fourth chair by painting it and using it as a decoration in our spare bedroom. We painted the chair white (it used to be espresso brown) and freshened up the beige suede seat with a mustard color fabric that went well with the room.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

In 2017 we updated our kitchen with new paint, flooring, and appliances. Because we were spending so much money on appliances, we bought an extended warranty. Where We Found Extra Money in June: $470.95. Found money could be from anywhere, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Am I a sucker?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

When was the last time you heard a news report about a burglar breaking into someone’s house to steal leftover paint, an old ladder, or some rusty tools? Here are some ideas for where to hide valuables in your garage: An old paint can. Growing up, my garage had about 10 different cans half-filled with paint.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I dressed the tree in "gingerbread" holly leaves, cookies, macarons, peppermints, and topped it with a giant Bertie Botts Every Flavour Bean box with cascading beans coming out of it, which I made myself with foam clay, then painted, and attached to wire lights, so they would look like they were coming out of the open box.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Do you dread Christmas wondering where you will find the time and the money to pull it all together? Kids can paint outlines and fill in medium sized areas with the Melissa and Doug Medium Paint Brushes! Watch as stars and constellations are projected on your ceiling and walls. Help is here!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2011

Perhaps you’ve thought about remodeling a few rooms to make the place more appealing, but you don’t have the money to do it. For Goodness Sake, Paint Over Those Murals. Paint over those murals. Brighten Up the Room With Some Fresh Paint. 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home. This post was written by Derek. .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2012

It is true that you definitely need money to renovate a home but spending more than you can afford is something that you can avoid. This can give you an overview of the actual cost and from here you can estimate whether you have the money to make the necessary changes to your home, or if it’s more than you can afford.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2013

I also had to iron, make my bed, clean the wood floors in my bedroom, help Dad when he worked on the car and help out with special projects (like painting the rental house). I learned that if I worked, I earned and therefore could save, spend or give my own money. Doing these tasks, for my 25 cent a week allowance, taught me lessons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

It feels like every weekend is full of yard work, chop saws, painting and elbow grease. Not only did this save us money over the long run with our heating bills, but it also made us more comfortable. Saving Money on Renovations Home Renovation Techniques Five Home Renovation Savings Tips Life Tips from Dad Unhappy With Your Job?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2014

The living room walls were painted in a sponge paint fashion, and the kitchen cabinets were a whitish-pink. Money Tips' Ultimately we decided to buy one without a pool because we didn’t want the high annual expense of maintenance. A House that Needs Light Updating Has Potential. All of the light fixtures needed updating.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

Invitations – You have to invite people to your party, but that does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money. However, the easiest way to save money on your invitations is to send out evites. This year, give yourself enough time to do the cleaning yourself , and you will save a good deal of money. Food and Drink.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

Of course I want it to look nice in my yard so now I am spending time and money on it. I took it apart (which took about an hour) and am stripping the paint off the iron (think at least one can of paint stripper) and then will spray with Rust-oleum – and I just found out that the cans I thought I had had been used on lamps!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

I learned to change the oil, rotate the tires, use power tools, cut the grass, paint the house, work with concrete and much more. He took an art class by mail and painted landscapes in oil. Doing things your self and fixing things can save you money. What life and money lessons did your Father teach? Try new things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

If you are looking for a can of spray paint you used last summer, you are more likely to look somewhere that you have other cans of paint stored. So, store your paint together with your paint brushes, paint thinner, paint stir stickes, rollers and etc to find them easier later. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Family hand me downs and heirloom furniture can also save you money. Since I’m retired, my time isn’t worth money. The toy ice cream table and chairs from my Mom’s childhood have an iron frame, which I stripped and spray painted. It had way too many coats of paint on it to ever be pretty again otherwise.

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Couponing 101

JULY 20, 2019

But sometimes we can get carried away with spending money when we get together with friends. Save money by packing your own drinks and snacks to enjoy, and don’t forget sun protection! Gather at someone’s house to work on your favorite craft, whether it’s knitting, painting or even good ole coloring.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Four-in-one magnetic, dry-erase chalkboard and painting surfaces. Includes two paint cups, two paintbrushes and one eraser (magnetic letters and paper roll sold separately). Includes two paint cups, two paintbrushes and one eraser (magnetic letters and paper roll sold separately). Be sure to use Shopathome.com for cashback !

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 5, 2011

Prize includes paint, furniture, lighting, furnishings and more, plus $10,000 to help offset taxes on prize (ARV: $50,000). Contest ends 30 April. Enjoy this site? Please subscribe via Email to have savings, advice, coupons and offers sent directly to you. We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. Go Green Money Tips' You all know you can make puppets for kids from an old sock.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Cutting through the cardboard would have been too difficult for my 6 and 3 year olds, but the girls had fun painting and decorating their trees. Cut a slit in the second tree about 8 inches from the top, so that the two trees can hook together when you are finished painting. Step 4 : Paint one side of each tree and allow to dry.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Lightning deals on Amazon are a great way to save money. Sargent Art 66-5524 Acrylic Paint Set, 24-Count. Snazaroo Face Paint Mini Starter Kit. Snazaroo Face Paint Ultimate Party Pack. Snazaroo Face Paint Palette Kit – Unisex. 121 Paint Mixer. There are limited supplies, so you do have to act quickly.

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