Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 3, 2014
Hubby re-painted it and has used it for many things around the yard and grounds. It is hard to guess what this might have sold for when first painted, but it is beautifully done and the colors are perfect for our master bedroom. I had been wanting a holder for bathroom reading material and this one is just the right size, and color.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. Here are my 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. I love a pedicure too, but if you’re trying to save money, try to paint your piggies yourself. Related Reading: 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale. Cancel unused subscriptions.
Frugal Luxuries
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
For several years now I've been motivated to action when reading her classic, tried-and-true frugal tricks and tips as she menu plans, money manages and enjoys the luxuries of a simple life with her family. I re-purpose them by painting the outsides white using ordinary acrylic wall paint and a brush. (I
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 4, 2011
The strategies did keep us out of debt however, and instilled in us habits of self-reliance, attitudes of ‘we can do that’ and a measure of life-long thriftiness that we might not otherwise have had. Based on House Flipping Helper.com, I saved about $720 by doing the demolition, drywall, paint and flooring myself.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
JANUARY 16, 2024
Pro Tip: A garland is always an excellent choice for DIY birthday decorations. Painted Bottle Décor This might sound a little complicated or too “artsy,” but it really isn’t. What you need are a few bottles (colorless ones would be best), some paint, and some flowers. That’s it.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
The topic was ‘ What did today’s millionaires do to be thrifty before they earned their millions?” Me: What do you think of the mass move towards thriftiness in today’s twenty and thirty-something crowd? Me: What else do you recall doing to be thrifty? Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves.
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