Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

We even got a TV that my parents weren’t using anymore (a flat screen LCD TV at that)! Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores.

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

And while no new parent wants to skimp on their newborn, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some clever ways to save. Shop Secondhand. 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.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Some people were very angry that these parents didn’t spend money on their kids. Some argued that the parents had nice clothes and accessories, so they must be spending money on themselves. 8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Garments that are in good condition, especially well-known or high-end labels, could be donated or sold to secondhand clothing stores or through eBay or other online sites. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Bring a short shopping list of things the kids want or need, then have them find several different kinds and compare the prices. Shopping carts (mention why there are always more big carts than little ones). Special shopping carts (kid ones, handicapped ones). What money lessons do you teach your children at the store?

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I have been DYING to go shopping (not like I need anymore clothes haha ), but I don't really want to spend a lot of money right now. I decided to go up to my parents house yesterday to go thrift shopping with my mother (shopping and some quality family time. I love thrift shopping!!

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Thrifting Shopping September Clothing and Accessories 45

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The days of summer are waning and to parents of school-age kids, that can mean only one thing — School Shopping! About five years ago, I started thrifting. As a grad student, I had hit a few “vintage” shops but had never really looked to outfit myself or children using resale clothing. I love, Love, LOVE clothes.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Sign up for New Parent Offers. Many companies have new Mom or new parent offers you can sign up for even before the little one arrives. If you’re not able to do that, at least shop around for credit cards that have a lower interest rate or allow free balance transfers. Reduce expenses. Buy second hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Food/shopping.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

If your kids wear uniforms to school, you know that they can be pricey, especially if you buy everything from the uniform shops. Shop Around. Find out what items, if any, need to be purchased from a specific uniform shop. If you are shopping online, shop through Ebates to get cash back on your purchases, too.

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Clothing and Accessories JC Penneys Saving Clothes 99

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Most new parents are shocked by how much diapers, wipes, food, and baby necessities add up to be. I often find myself saying “I wish I had that when my kids were little” OR “you’d use that once and never use it again” I understand you want the best for your baby and shopping for them is very exciting.

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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. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money.

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Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

In spite of that, history indicates that sweat shop seamstress positions had a ratio of 20 applicants per position. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. My daybed mattresses were previously used by a young girl, in her growing up bedroom, then stored by the parents for years. I used a shop vac, but any powerful vacuum would work. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. The sun bakes out.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? It’s fun and also horizon expanding.

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