Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

There are plenty of how-to videos when it comes to refinishing furniture, and it’s not difficult if you follow the tutorials. You can have a custom piece for the cost of some sandpaper, new hardware and paint that you wouldn’t be able to find at stores. Go Frugal'

Furnishings 189

Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Thrift Store Style. Brand names can be expensive and shopping at the mall restricts wardrobe options. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college.

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College Student Public Transit DSL 102

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. We did this and realized that we have Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney +, and Sling TV—and my kids want HBO Max. We found a YouTube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. We found a You Tube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. Can you fix a repair yourself?

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

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. Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

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. Learning how to do alterations could land you a job in a bridal salon or formal wear store. If you own a material store, you want someone on staff that understands the customers – someone who knows how to sew!

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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. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. 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.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. YouTube is full of instructional videos. For example, if you plan your meals in advance and create a grocery list, you can shop while you’re running your errands. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49