Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

April Update: I made 3 new purchases in April: I bought a pair of Teva flip flops from the clearance rack at DSW and two t-shirts at BJ’s Warehouse store. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. The Choose Thrift First Challenge. Your main assignment is to think differently when a need or a want arises and to Choose Thrift First. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. The Choose Thrift First Challenge. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. Plastic isn’t pretty, but it will work until we find something. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Favorite Thrift Shopping Apps. Have you tried a thrifting app yet?

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Thrifting Shopping Thrift Stores Consignment 58

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

And since I’m gonna eat my food pretty promptly, I don’t care that metal containers are opaque. And since I’m gonna eat my food pretty promptly, I don’t care that metal containers are opaque. It is not my favorite style (I don’t usually buy things that have flower prints!)

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Lunch Lunches Frugal Food and Drink 197

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I used to have one with little beads in it, but unfortunately it exploded in the microwave last time I went to use it (I don’t think it was built to last!), I did this for my Anatomy and Physiology classes and I didn’t regret it one bit. Before, this has been pretty easy because I have not had all-day classes.

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Frugal Sewing Thrifting College 178

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Thrift shopping, did Macklemore really make it popular? While “I’m gonna pop some tags” is catchy and irresistible to say, we’ve noticed that not just pop songs but the fashion world is embracing a thrifted look as well. Initially, the task of thrifting may seem daunting but don’t worry! Be Patient.

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Thrifting Shopping Clothing and Accessories Newspaper 49

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If things don’t need to match, you are more able to take whatever comes along that’s in your budget. Since I didn’t care if my stuff matched, I was happy to take whatever. For instance, I have a fair number of white serving dishes that I’ve gotten at thrift stores. Let’s run through some examples!

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Saving Money Money Painting Lamps 203

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! Playing board games with friends I really don’t like crafts, despite years of attempting scrapbooking, knitting, etc, but I do like advising on my fiancé’s woodworking projects. I haven’t decided yet. What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on?

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 187

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

I don’t add sugar, because we prefer our tea unsweetened. Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. I have saved so much over the years by looking at thrift stores or yard sales first before trying a regular retail store for our needs. for store-bought iced tea.

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February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2014

Fortunately, my youngest daughter doesn’t really need any clothing. She is the recipient of her older sister’s hand me downs and so far she hasn’t pitched a fit about that. With my list, I went to my favorite thrift store to see what I could find. What I’m still looking for at the thrift stores: shorts.

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Thrifty Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores 113

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I don’t know how I heard about Katy’s blog first! Over time, our homestead will be a frugal “win”, although it certainly isn’t at the beginning! Certainly, we’ll never be able to beat Walmart prices but our quality isn’t Walmart level either so that makes sense!

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 184

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2015

The challenge on the blog this year is to Choose Thrift First , where we’re rethinking our purchases to find more cost effective solutions. While I LOVE to shop at thrift stores, the thought of going to a stranger’s home was a bit scary to me– a former 24/7 news junkie. Choose Thrift First Challenge Thrifting'

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Thrifty Craigslist Thrifting Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. We set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. Hopefully, that’s your goal too.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. This little baby worked great, especially on summer days when I didn’t want to heat up the whole kitchen by running the regular oven. I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Electronics.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. To set up a swap, gather a group of friends and have them bring anything they want out of their closet-dresses, t-shirts, shoes, accessories, whatever. For basics like t-shirts or socks, see if you can find a better deal in the kid’s section.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores. I just can''t justify that price for kids shoes; their feet grow like weeds. Do you shop at thrift stores?

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Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

We had a dining room now, which we didn’t have in our tiny little apartment, so our pub style table and chairs looked small and awkward in the space. We didn’t own a coffee table as we didn’t have much room in our apartment. Everyone has something lying around that they don’t use or want anymore.

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. This is definitely one area you don’t want to be brand loyal, so ask your friends for recommendations and start calling around to get quotes. i can’t wait to see if there is a noticeable difference in our water and electric bills.

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April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

Ok, so May wasn’t my greatest month for finding extra money. I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings, but I was super busy in May and wasn’t able to get to the donation center. It wasn’t worth my time. They hated it and they weren’t wrong. My total found money in May: $321.81.

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Money May Donation 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, here’s my FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to help you get started. To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. I use this spreadsheet.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Go Thrifting. Whether you head to your local thrift shop or a flea market, thrift shopping can be super fun. Thrifting is a lot like a treasure hunt, so you can enjoy the time even if you don’t spend any money. These four fun activities might be just what your friend group is looking for. Do a Photo Shoot.

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Wine Girls Thrifting Activism 45

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. Thankfully, we don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Don’t know where to start? Wholesome family activities that don’t cost any extra cash, if anything at all. Could you manage it? Camping maybe?

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

Your new bundle of joy may be the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to you, but your new bundle of bills probably isn’t. If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end. Shop Secondhand.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2013

I’ve never been one for video games–I just don’t understand the allure–but my husband bought the Wii with his own money years ago when he thought it would be a good stress release for him after a long day at work. 31 Days to Find $1000 Thrifting' And then we had kids. It has gone unused for years.

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Video Games Video Finds Games 127

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

I couldn’t imagine making the monthly payments for the full term of the loans, so I concocted an idea to pay them off early and wrote our Debt Freedom Plan. It can be a hard number to come to terms with, but sticking your head in the sand won’t get you to debt freedom. We said NO to a lot, and that isn’t fun.

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Debt Goals Debt Free Pay Off Debt 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Cable & Land Line – Due to a humongous price increase and a company who didn’t want to negotiate, we cancelled our cable & land line a few years ago. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. Meal planning really is that effective. Gym Membership.

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Budget Budgeting Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. Your baby doesn’t need brand-new items; he or she will be just fine with used. Don’t be! Even when we don’t buy used jewelry, we turn to artisans who create interesting and unique items.).

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Since my kids play on the floors a lot I feel like I need to clean the floors often and that isn’t fun. I didn’t bother sewing the squares to have neat edges, like I’ve seen on Pinterest. I don’t have time to make them pretty–I just need them to be functional. It seemed like a lot of waste too.

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DIY Thrifting Thrift Stores Vacuums 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I won’t need to buy jeans for a few years. $20 Great price, but I couldn’t use the coupon, so I did some more shopping and picked up $20 worth of stocking stuffers. Yes, please!

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

I rarely drink it during the other three seasons, but from June – August, I can’t seem to drink enough freshly made iced tea. Don’t spend too much money on a sun tea jar, I see them at yard sales and thrift stores all of the time. At an average of $2.00 It is so much better this way. Do you drink iced tea?

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. Use Coupons. Eat Out Less.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. Use Coupons. Eat Out Less.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? I’ve been an RN for 22 years at the same hospital, primarily ER/TC. We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. I try to get (and give!)

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. 6 pair of drapes for $3.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100