Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. And, yes, save your paper.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. Several sheets of old newspaper. This can be found at your local dollar store or craft store. Start bunching and balling up the newspaper into large balls. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Rather than throwing out the excess, you can save it for a later meal. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Not only is it a great way to repurpose something, but it is also a great way to save some money too. 50 cents at a thrift store, but you can even grab a 50-100 piece puzzle at the dollar store and it will work great too. Check out your dollar store for lots of options. Old newspapers. Picture frame.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Larger events will usually be featured in the local newspapers. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Ask for a catalogue of events around the region; the booklets are usually free and very helpful. Look at the Local Paper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no online saving or bill paying services. Stores like Sears and JC Penney sent out free merchandise catalogs 3 inches thick and people ordered their stuff from those if they couldn’t find it in a store. Coupons were in the newspaper. The Sunday newspaper was the best source to get them.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You can save thousands a year with a smaller house and smaller mortgage. Again, you can save thousands with a smaller car that is less expensive and more fuel efficient. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Get a smaller car.

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