Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Buy Store Brands. Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. Most of the time, the store brand is a $.20 One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Now, more than ever we need to save money. It is time to normalize gifting thrifted items. Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items: Shop all year long! I yard sale and thrift all year long for my booth. I thrifted items for my dad because he loves old books and coins. Then I expanded to gift items for my mom.

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Thrifting Gifts Flowers and Gifts Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. 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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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. Tell us how you use your Kindle.

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Saving Money Money Library Saving 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even small thrift stores can be overwhelming, and it is best to have a plan before you go.

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Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores. Also, never put your safety on the line for the sake of saving money. Parenthood will have its challenges, but with these simple money-saving tips, budgeting for baby doesn’t need to be the greatest challenge.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! Once I started working and did have more money (although, as a teacher, especially at a private Christian school, never all that much!), I have always wanted to save money for the future.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 190

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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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. Point out any overhead TVs that are showing store ads. A store is a business. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

Did you save BIG in April? I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. The big hitters this month saved us about $500.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Comparison shopping can be easy if you know where to look, but most people assume that to compare prices between stores you have to write out a lengthy shopping list and take that list from store to store seeing which store offers those products cheapest. Can you really save money making your own stuff?

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget. To save money, I started sun-brewing tea on hot sunny summer days. for a box of 48 tea bags and save almost $10 for the same amount of tea. I now spend $2.40

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

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. My 5 year old grand daughter did it last year in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. Make gift tags.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store. If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. What’s your favorite savings trick when it comes to updating YOUR wardrobe?

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. In many localities, it’s possible to find stores that allow you to bring your own packaging. You won’t need to make as many trips to the store if you make it a point to maintain what you already have. Go Green'

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. Make a dollar store fallscape. Buy a colorful red, orange, or gold runner at your local dollar store as well as a few faux pumpkins or gourds.

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Halloween DIY Frugal Dollar Store 93

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. Homekeeping Saving Money - In the Home' Now I don’t feel guilty when I use several squares daily to swiffer the floors in my house. I just throw them in the laundry with my other cleaning rags. Do you use a Swiffer?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Why learn to sew?

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

In our consumer driven society where we have everything for children from designer clothing stores to classes to iPads, how does someone go so counter society and not spend anything on her children save childcare and medical expenses? 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Put the money saved into your emergency fund. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Adjusting to a new town can be difficult, but using these tips to explore can make that adaption period easier. Frugal Fun Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. Use plastic store bags for trash bags.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. 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. Put the money in your emergency fund. Pretty nails and toes?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment. There are lots of reasons people have for not exercising, but don’t let a lack of extra money be one of them! Frugal excercise new year save money'

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Bank Banking Cable Service Money 111

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. A loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store costs at least $2. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though!

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Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

You also know that picking a location to store something isn’t always logical and that things can get out of place over time, even after you have spent time and effort to optimally organize them! Store like things together. Store laundry supplies together – starch, detergent, spot remover, irons, fabric softener and etc.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. 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. If you want to set your child up for success, what else can you do? Buy Secondhand Equipment.

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Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2 Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility. How can you start your own repair cafe?

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214