Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. Choose Thrift First. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Become hyper-focused on funding this account.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting. But as my daughter grew, I noted how many nice things I was giving away. Would the store be yucky? will feel good at the store but at the end of the day will simply be $4.00 I worried, though.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. There are definitely things we’re saying no to, but there are also things that we won’t to give up. What’s important to you? Take some time and create your guidelines for the year.

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Debt Goals 2016 Calculators 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

5 Action Steps for a Mindful March: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for March. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite!

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March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. Through it all, I learned how to budget my money and how to find bargains. The Obamas Want Their Daughters To Work Minimum Wage Jobs. I read recently that the Obamas want their daughters to work minimum wage jobs.

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Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We hit our Annual Household Portion (kind of like a deductible) of $10,000 with Medi-Share in 2017 when our daughter had an unexpected medical condition arise that required multiple tests, 3 surgeries, and medication. However, there are a few things that we will not give up so I will need to include them in our budget.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

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. This should save you a bundle on the cleaning products budget. We find that this gives our kids (and ourselves) a chance to experience new stuff without necessarily having to buy the stuff at a regular store or thrift store.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52