Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

So let’s look at some ways to shop and save money when expecting a baby. You will save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by looking for the basics in secondhand stores, eBay and Freecycle. Furniture can be freshened with a new coat of paint in your choice of color so that it looks brand new at a fraction of the cost.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Knowing when to be friendly, when to be firm and when to be demanding or conciliatory will ease your stress, help you develop good relationships and possibly save you money. Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance During the spring of 2010, I realized my dream of becoming a homeowner before the age of 30.

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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. And people are getting creative in how they do it, too.

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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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Saving Money Money Fair-Trade Saving 150

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2014

According to HomeAdvisor, the average national cost of painting a home exterior is almost $3,000 and $986 to install a door. These may be done by do-it-yourselfers for the costs of tools and materials plus the time to complete them, saving a substantial amount of money. Really Simple DIY Home Projects. All rights reserved.

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Home Repair Repairs Saving Money DIY 100

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!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project. We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. How did you get interested in saving money? I also smiled when I saw you painting high up in the foyer. ” Ha.

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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. Go Frugal'

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Inexpensive Home Renovation Hardware 251

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2012

You’ll find me posting over at The Holistic Mama about Saving Money on Organic Food , and I’m excited to welcome Camille from Growing Up Gabel to Family Balance Sheet : One of the many ways that I save money is by making things I would otherwise buy at the store. Powder Tempera Paint. Supplies : Plaster of Paris.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

It also brings opportunities for you to save. Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Make your own free mulch.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. Maybe four years?

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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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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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Vacation Real Estate Friends And Family Sale Painting 210

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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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

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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Painting Christmas Online Sale Paper 69

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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Barbie Painting Zoo Amazon 55

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Allow the glue to dry and then have your children paint the trees. Allow the paint to dry. Supplies needed: 2 sizes of Popsicle sticks. craft glue. sparkles, confetti, or stickers. pipe cleaners or ribbon. Carefully cut the smaller Popsicle sticks with sharp scissors into various sizes as in the photo below. Thanks for reading.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

My children love to draw and paint, and I love seeing their work. Now, we save only their best or favorite pieces. I’ve taken pictures of my son’s favorite preschool paintings and drawings, and when I see a good deal on photo books, I’m going to create one for him and toss the originals. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Saving money is merely a financial routine. Likewise, when you have saved enough, investing is also a financial routine. The paint had to be sanded to a smooth base before I could re-paint. You can become wealthy using routines. A routine that you can automate to make it part of your world.

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Health Painting Money Finance 100

For the Mommas

MAY 4, 2019

Lint-free, streak-free cleaning & polishing; with a non-abrasive design that won’t scratch surfaces, paints, furniture, stainless steel or clear coats. Can be washed (cold water & tumble dry low) and reused hundreds of times, allowing you to save money on paper towels and costly cleaners.

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Clothes Clothing Cleaning Reuse 45

Couponing 101

JULY 20, 2019

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. Put on masks, grab some bubbly, paint each others’ nails and just relax the night away.

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Girls Food and Wine Food and Drink Wine 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2013

That was all my partner), cleaned the outside of the windows, did some paint touch-ups, and J has dug some holes to add some fence posts with concrete. Paint doesn’t dry very quickly if the air is slightly cold or damp like it tends to be in the fall and winter. Digging holes in cold, or even frozen ground is not realistic.

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Home Home and Garden Garage Cleaning 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

It feels like every weekend is full of yard work, chop saws, painting and elbow grease. I would love a whole new shower but that’s not in the budget right now, so I painted the bathroom and finally finished the backsplash instead. It has appeased my new bathroom desire, at least temporarily, and it fit well into our budget.

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Home Improvement Home Renovation Home and Garden 167

Couponing 101

AUGUST 12, 2019

Shopping at Michael’s is a convenient way to stock up on your favorite supplies, but it can also be a great way to save. Here are a few of our top tips to save money at Michael’s. Members receive exclusive savings offers, invitations to members-only events, sale alerts, and more. Join Michael’s Rewards.

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Crafts Craft Michael's Shopping 56

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

However, the easiest way to save money on your invitations is to send out evites. Potluck – Some people look down on a potluck party, but it is one of the easiest ways to save money when it comes to throwing a party. Also limit the types of drinks that you offer, and you will save money. Food and Drink.

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Bank Banking Food and Drink Food and Wine 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

The Single Saver is a website dedicated to helping singles and small families save money with easy to implement money saving tips. And for fun, I study new ways to save money in my life (yeah, seriously, I find that fun… ), garden, and spend time with my wonderful pets.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 11, 2015

I rounded up all of this week’s craft store coupons so you can save money on all your supplies. If you need a little craft inspiration, check out this Sidewalk Chalk Paint over on Simply Shellie. You can whip up a batch and have your kids painting in no time. Do you have any fun projects lined up?

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2014

“Lightning deals on Amazon are a great way to save money. Snazaroo Face Paint Mini Starter Kit. Sargent Art 66-5524 Acrylic Paint Set, 24-Count. ECR4Kids 12″ Stack Chair, Painted Legs with Nylon Swivel Glides, 12″, 6-Pack, Assorted Colors. Snazaroo Face Paint Ultimate Party Pack.

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Crayola Painting Amazon Furniture 58

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 4, 2015

I rounded up all of this week’s craft store coupons so you can save money on all your supplies. If you need a little craft inspiration, check out this Sidewalk Chalk Paint over on Simply Shellie. You can whip up a batch and have your kids painting in no time. Do you have any fun projects lined up?

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 28, 2015

I rounded up all of this week’s craft store coupons so you can save money on all your supplies. If you need a little craft inspiration, check out this Sidewalk Chalk Paint over on Simply Shellie. You can whip up a batch and have your kids painting in no time. Do you have any fun projects lined up?

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Michael's Hobby Crafts Craft 40

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! Then, apply coat of inexpensive black, orange, or purple spray paint. The post 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Decor Ideas appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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Halloween DIY Frugal Dollar Store 93

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2012

Survey prices One store may sell cheap paint while another sells low priced cabinets. Or if at all possible and if still useful and in good working condition, you can just apply fresh paint or varnish to make it look as good as new. If possible, make a list from the first priority to last. You can also search online.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. You all know you can make puppets for kids from an old sock. Clothes pins.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

How my husband saved us $460…for awhile at least. 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. Will I make back the money? Also, what are your best tips to save money at Sam’s?

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Lightning deals on Amazon are a great way to save money. 12 noon Breyer Model Horse Paint Your Own Horse Activity Kit. 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! 10 am – Chicco Red Bullet Balance Training Bike.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Last time I painted the exterior trim, the sills and trim pieces on many had to be repaired with wood filler due to rot. However, we also wanted something that would not require the same painting and maintenance as our current windows. The trim outside will be PVC which we will be painting to match our existing trim.

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