Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

It has been my obsession goal since we found ourselves in a dicey situation back in August 2013. Between 2013 – 2015, we whittled that down and as of today we have just two loans left. And if forgetting about it isn’t an option, only then will I step foot into a store to purchase it.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. 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.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

We’ve been working since 2013 to pay off a boat load of non-mortgage debt. I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. Moving on to 2020!

Financial Goals 130

Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130