Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

My cousin’s mother’s husband’s uncle’s wife’s sister on Facebook brought bed bugs into her house when she bought a used sofa off of Craigslist… shudder, the story still makes me itch and I think we’ll be buying a new sofa. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Thrifting April 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. That’s motivation to take some time to scour Craigslist and some local second hand furniture stores this week.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. And now you can thrift shop from the comforts of your own home with online thrift stores like thredUP.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Today I have to put my books away in a bookcase from IKEA Nathan spent hours putting together for me. I got this dresser, which I use for lingerie, as well as my vanity and stool from Craigslist. I paid 2 bucks for that at a thrift store. This post is going to be very picture heavy. I just can't help myself. My dressing room.

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