article thumbnail

Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items

Stockpiling Moms

Now, more than ever we need to save money. It is not only sustainable but also a great way to help reduce your gift giving budget. My Aunt Ida always gifted pre-loved items and they were some of the best gifts I ever received. It is reducing waste and saving an item from the landfill.

Thrifting 130
article thumbnail

Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

Coupons Do Work

Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. That means I saved over $300 a year. Gwyneth Paltrow $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps. Like this article?

Budgeting 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. I saved hundreds of dollars this way.

article thumbnail

8 Simple Tips to Cut Wedding Expenses

Couponing 101

These 8 easy tips can help you save money on your big day! However, the more specific your vision, the harder it will be to save money. Your closest friends and family might be prepared to help you host a wonderful wedding, and making use of their skills can help you save big. Do you have an aunt who is a great baker?

Wedding 76
article thumbnail

Frugal Friday 11.25.16

Family Balance Sheet

Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. How We Saved this Week: We started a family tradition years ago of going to a Christmas tree farm to buy a fresh tree. As much as I love the smell and the look of a fresh tree, this will save us around $70. Tuesday: Tortellini & Spinach Soup.

Frugal 100
article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We aren’t interested in the aggressive investing that is often common in the FIRE movement, but rather creating an enjoyable life below our means, and saving the difference. What’s your best frugal win?

article thumbnail

Keeping the Christmas Dinner Costs and Waste Down

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My fiance and I are hosting Christmas this year, which for me means that my mom and stepdad are driving from my home town to spend the week with us, and my aunt is coming from about an hour away to feast. This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. Cutting Down.

Dinner 192