Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. Thrift shops. Internet sites offering goods for trade. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Plan ahead. Craigs list.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Well this Halloween season, you don’t need to fall for this trap! Buy a colorful red, orange, or gold runner at your local dollar store as well as a few faux pumpkins or gourds. Find inexpensive knick knacks at your local dollar store or thrift store that fall into the Halloween theme. This site uses affiliate links.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 21, 2014

Our sweet Ruby has assimilated into our family quite well. The girls and I hit my favorite thrift store this week. You can read the site’s full disclosure here.' She’s such an easy dog. She’s a keeper for sure! Our only problem, however, is her inability to walk on a leash. As usual, I found some great deals.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Mini ornaments and glitter can be found at most dollar stores and crafting stores rather inexpensively as well. This site uses affiliate links. How to Make it: 1. A workspace, counter top, shelf, or even mantel are all perfect choices.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. 18 – Teach your skills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives. It turns out, quite easily. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

You sign up at geocaching.com , download the app and find geocaching sites near your location. The website has a database of millions of geocaching locations, so you could plan a day just driving around to different sites to see what you find. Ask your friends for ideas as well; maybe they know about local activities that you don’t.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This type of camping is also called backcountry camping and sites usually don’t have any electricity or running water, so make sure you bring a lot of your own water or ask where the nearest natural water source is. Not all sites will have water sources you can use, so plan accordingly. Don’t buy expensive water bottles.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Not only is it easy (which I love), but it is so inexpensive as well. You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. This site uses affiliate links. Take a look below at how you can make your own to enjoy this fall! Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin.

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Work With What You've Got

APRIL 8, 2010

Please take a moment to check out the site and think for a moment about what a life without shoes might look like. They are well cut, well sewn and comfortable. Jacket, H&M (second hand) Blouse, Target Pants, Wal-Mart Shoes, rsvp via Zappos Bag, Thrifted Earrings, gift from Pilar Amethyst necklace, self made.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! etc” Well, I never wanted to be a race driver. It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Well they are still super easy and fun. You can find plenty of frames at your local dollar store or thrift store. This site uses affiliate links. Use a ball, balloon, or stuffed fabric for the head and you have the perfect scarecrow! Set it out in a garden or prop it up on your front porch for some fall fun. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. If you are a regular reader of this site, then you already believe a sustainable lifestyle is a key component to that equation. – it’s now important to keep a positive outlook more than ever.

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Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

So it’s going well in that I am sticking to it. It’s not going well in that I’m kind of miserable. I don’t browse sites, other than a little browsing done to pick out a birthday handbag, and even that little bit made it harder. I won’t be offended. This is pretty much how I feel about it. Which is pretty much nothing.

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Work With What You've Got

APRIL 20, 2010

They used to play a lot more around here, but I get the impression they are doing pretty well, because they had a track featured on Vampire Diaries of all things a couple weeks ago. Go listen to these tracks on the on-site player: Better off Alone The First Vietnamese War - my personal favorite. The order a copy of "Passover".

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! Press concert tickets, the receipt from a special dinner, as well as a snap shot in a frame and display as an instant memory keeper. This site uses affiliate links.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 27, 2010

I’ve never found a better site with so many unique pieces and hand-made goods …from clothing and jewelry to accessories and art ; I was overwhelmed with what to look at first. From clothing to home decor to art, I try to feature things that have a well-defined style of their own. Is there any meaning behind the name?

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Skinny jeans, kid's blue oxford, beige grandma sweater I thrifted from Savers, and my new cage black boots for $10 at Wet Seal. Have you see the Cape she made from a thrifted wool skirt? well, not to bombard you with tons of random facts, I am going to combine both awards into one. Ah um.excuse me, boyfriend. hint hint! ;) 11.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

You may call it by other names such as prudence , sparingnes s and thrift , whatever your choice may be it always means the unwillingness to squander goods and spend money unnecessarily. It's long been my go-to site on those lazy days when I don't feel like getting much accomplished. as well as a multitude of talented others!

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Learning how to use coupons and rebate apps as well as shopping on strategic days in order to maximize your savings is an excellent way to save money. If you devote an hour or so a week to clipping coupons or researching deals on your favorite deals site, you’ll be amazed at the amount of money you save over time.

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