Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2018

When you finally decide that you’ve found “the one” and you’re ready to splash out on an engagement ring, you want to make sure that you choose the perfect stone. Unfortunately, a lot of us assume that we can’t afford to buy a diamond – when that isn’t always the case. Try Shopping Online.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Whether you’re looking to refresh the exterior or revitalize the interior, a fresh coat of paint has the power to enhance the aesthetics and value of your home. The good news is that with strategic planning and smart choices, it’s possible to save money on house painting without compromising on quality.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to save money, even if it’s only a little bit each week or month. These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. This was certainly not a good use of my limited clothing allowance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2012

Hair can be a big money suck, especially if you have long or sensitive tresses. Now, if you’re not blonde, you may not know what naturally blonde hair entails. I know it’s not just blonde hair that is picky, but regardless of your hair type, you can save money by doing the following things.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 26, 2019

When I looked back at the last three months, I realized my resolution for saving money was not on track. So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. I recommend choosing the category where you currently spend the most money every month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. Are you too proud to buy used jewelry?

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

I’m not advocating anyone to over-spend or buy things that we wouldn’t normally spend money on this month and holiday season, especially if we don’t have the funds. However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. Use the price scanner.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

And, when you find yourself in the market for a new (or used) car, don’t worry about spending a little extra for an energy efficient vehicle because it will almost assuredly save money in the long-run by cutting gas consumption. Energy efficient tax credits. Easy energy-efficient home updates. Easy energy-efficient home updates.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 28, 2016

Saving Money at Starbucks : I love Starbucks (hate the lines, but then again, who loves the lines? Here is a list of ways to save money at Starbucks: Get the Starbucks app: once you get the app, sign-up for their My Starbucks Rewards program. After the balance is out, load more money into it, by using the Starbucks app.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

However, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo your ski trip altogether to keep money in your wallet. These nine easy tips can help you save money on your next ski trip! Bringing your own food and drinks can help you save a lot of money. If You’re a Beginner, Consider Renting or Borrowing Gear.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. Stack Savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. The idea is that small savings add up over time. Cut out that $5 premium coffee from your weekday routine, and you could save $100 per month, $1,200 per year, and $12,000 after 10 years. Bank Your Savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

According to the Department of Energy, the biggest draw on your home energy use comes from heating your home - Almost 45% of the overall cost! Even better, there is a way to extract that heat from the warm earth and use it to heat your home. They degrade over time and they don’t save you that much money.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. How did you become interesting in saving money? Hello, everyone!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 12, 2016

I have caught myself spending way too much time perusing the pins and boards in awe the laundry room as big as my living room and the Frozen birthday party ideas that must have taken 4 months to plan, but for the most part it has been a huge asset in my money-saving tool box. How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

Tickets for $30 each, but valid only for use on Thursdays. Bring snacks and a drinking cup to use in the park. Slide a few crackers, cookies or energy bars into your purse or pack and bring a water container that you can fill up at the numerous drinking fountains – to save on food and drink costs. How did you save money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.” Kitchen Appliances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

It was a common occurrence to go get new heels put on your shoes (and to protect those heels with taps), and to have leather shoes re-soled multiple times. Shoes were re-dyed, re-heeled, re-soled, fixed and worn as long as possible. Don’t use a hair dryer to dry them out as this can damage the leather.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), but even if you don’t have a full kitchen in your accommodation, you can still save a lot of money by grocery shopping for your food when you get to your destination.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. Use Less Energy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

The gel cost less than $5, and in a year, I’ve only used 1/3 of the bottle. If I’d just embraced my curls earlier, I could have saved myself hundreds of dollars and endless hours of time. It’s the way people used to live, and many of them were more financially stable than Americans today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Remember these five money saving strategies to stay comfortable without breaking the bank. Be smart at the grocery store and you’ll save more than you expect. Buy Used Textbooks. Smart Grocery Shopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic. Disposable Kitchen Items. Start in the kitchen first. Paper towels ?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

How much do you tolerate to save money? After all, there may still be useful life left in it, no reason to trash it just because one little thing goes wrong. It depends on how often you use or access the broken situation. It depends on what other things require your money and attention and time.

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Couponing 101

MAY 22, 2019

However, if you have a larger family or drink a lot of water, you may need a countertop or under-sink model to handle the volume you’ll use. Rather than needing to spend money on bottled water and then lug it to your house, you’ll have a source of drinking water ready whenever you’re thirsty.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2014

Considering we’re only about half way done with winter, there’s still likely much more cold headed our way. If you’re looking for ways to save , one of the easiest ways is to look around the house to find places where your home is leaking money. Then your savings will continue to grow.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 10, 2020

Joining a Buy Nothing Facebook group can be an easy way to save money while stoking your own giving spirit. Don’t forget to read the fine print to make sure you’re a good community member! Let us know in the comments section below! We’ll tell you what you need to know to get started!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. Rather than rinsing veggies under running water to clean them as we used to do, we instead fill a bowl with water and rinse the veggies in there.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

If you’re big on saving money, you probably already buy things in bulk. After all, it’s the most expensive part of most families’ grocery bills, so why wouldn’t we save as much as possible on it? I soon learned that buying the larger package could save me a lot of money!

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 28, 2019

Try to adopt these four simple habits to save money on your daily commute. Driving less can be an easy way to save money. You might consider carpooling, using public transportation, walking, or biking to work to cut costs. Changing your driving to conserve fuel also saves money. Drive Less.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2019

stock·pile – A supply stored for future use, usually carefully accrued and maintained. A stockpile is simply buying more than what you need for immediate use when prices are extremely low, so that you do not have to pay full price in the future. A stockpile can be a key part of saving money! Wait for Sales.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Use these simple strategies to save big on your bills throughout the colder months: Lower Your Thermostat. Lowering your thermostat is one of the easiest ways to save money on your heating bill. To stay comfortable, simply wear warmer clothes and/or use blankets. With these simple tips, you can save a lot of money.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2019

“Manager’s Specials”, “reduced for quick sale”, “markdowns”, whatever your store calls them; they are great for saving money on groceries. There is the potential to save a lot of money if you know how to take advantage of these discounts. Do you shop for manager’s specials?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

You’re supporting local farms and, as a huge bonus, sometimes the farms support u-pick options as well, so you can visit the farm and see how the food is grown. Farmers don’t need to use as many pesticides as a result. Don’t Shop at Organic Grocers. Organics are never purely organic.

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