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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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Related posts: 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home. The How-To of Savings. Plan ahead. Want to redo your kitchen?

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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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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Here are 20 Tips for Frugal Living that still allow you to enjoy life. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Save money by preparing your own meals. Eat out less. Drink water.

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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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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. What if you already do those things and are still looking for more ways to save? Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it. If negotiating makes you nervous, follow these simple tips from Life Hacker.

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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. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

The YMCA is usually very community oriented, so they may be able to give you some good tips. Adjusting to a new town can be difficult, but using these tips to explore can make that adaption period easier. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money.

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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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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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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 did this at a Best Buy store a couple years ago when I was purchasing a TV and a DVD player at the same time. The worst thing they can say is “no”.

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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. Before you get rid of items that are still in usable condition, consider trying to sell them, or give them to a thrift store. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

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. You save money and resources. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip.

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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. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity. 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. Put the money in your emergency fund.

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 6, 2009

Recycling your clothing, shopping at thrift stores, and reselling your old items are to SAVE GREEN!!! Here are some tips and ways to Go Green. I am creating a store soon on Ecrater.com so I will keep you posted. Thrifty Shopping Shopping secondhand is a great way save money and get new items for your wardrobe.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money DIY Butterfly Garden 10 Summer Fun Activities For Your Kids How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A… How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Money Tips'

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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. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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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.” This is where they exchanged goods, not for money but for other goods or services.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Follow these holiday entertaining tips to relieve some stress: Your home will most likely be decorated for the holidays, so cross that off your list. 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. Gifts must be from a thrift store.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Here are a few tips you could do to save money on your next camping trip. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one. Camping gear , food, gas, park fees and everything else always adds up and at the end of the trip, you might wish you didn’t go in the first place!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Managing Money. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. What did you do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

What tips do you have to keep your home and home chores organized? The Best Place To Hide Valuables In Your Home Less Obvious Things That You Need To Buy Before Moving Out How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money Three Reasons I Prefer Experiences to Things Staying Organized With A Big Wardrobe And a Small Closet.

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Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Twitter- FashionNOGuilt View This Poll You May Also LIKE: Urban Decay On Sale Up To 90% Off Fashion Without Guilt is on Tumblr Aldo Shoes Sale Up To 50%-70% Off Related posts: Frugal Tip Monday-Tips To Saving Money Holiday Shopping Frugal Tip Monday-Shopping for Christmas Early Fashion Tip 4-Online Shopping 101.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

There were times we almost couldn’t agree on where to put the extra money. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores. Thankfully, the vision prevailed and we are where we are today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Your comments are appreciated! Am I being cheap or frugal?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Use nature – cut cedar or pine boughs from your yard or from a friendly farm nearby (ask first for heavens sake!).

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If you’re a new or expecting parent without a lot of extra cash, here are a few tips: Babies grow FAST. You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. The Kroger Baby Event will help you save money on baby necessities.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. Often, I could have saved myself a trip if I had just looked in one of our closets for a solution. Often, I could have saved myself a trip if I had just looked in one of our closets for a solution.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Jackie and Krista & Jon were successful when they asked for raises and put the extra money towards their debts. ACTION STEP: If you think you’re leaving money on the table, this article offers tips on how to ask for a raise. But if you currently do not have a system, read my tips on how to track your current spending.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

No matter how much money we’re bringing in, just about all of us feel as if we could stand to cut down on our spending and put a little bit more money into our rainy day fund. Saving money doesn’t mean that you have to drastically change the way that you live your everyday life. Set Specific Goals.

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