Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. It is by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Old 1-liter Gatorade bottles are light, sturdy and do the job extremely well. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one. photo by: The post Budget Friendly Camping for the Whole Family appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Don’t buy expensive water bottles.

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Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Never shop online without finding coupons online as well. You can also shop online with coupons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

We’ve been in the house for about a year, and now have a well furnished home. I mentioned that our pub style table and chairs didn’t work well in our dining room, but the bar stool chairs were the perfect height, so they worked great for the kitchen island, and we were able to sell the table on Craigslist. Go Frugal'

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I tend to focus on certain brands that I really like and that fit me well. 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 thought that was a pretty good price for TWO and they’ll last for many years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. The truth is that you can fill your cupboards to overflowing even on a tight budget, if you know the tricks.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

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. And if forgetting about it isn’t an option, only then will I step foot into a store to purchase it.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2011

Some people keep their recipes on the computer, but I prefer my binder with its well-used, splattered pages. My financial binder holds my monthly to-do list , my yearly goals, our Family Balance Sheet , our family budget, and our business budget and statistics. I am a bit obsessive about them being all white.

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Office Organic Organization Friends And Family Sale 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Many times, people use trash bags to transport used clothing, but grocery bags will work as well. Many grocery stores will have a place where you can bring your plastic bags and leave them to be recycled. This is.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Thrift Store Style. Developing your own personal style on a budget at college can be a fun, creative challenge. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Dining Hall.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! I know I do. In fact, I did today! Other tips.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

Many people overlook the power of using textures in a home to add points of interest as well as space and a homey feel. What home decorating basics have you found work well? Rugs, decor, window treatments, and furniture can all add texture. They can certainly make a room look quite tacky if they are out in the open. Get Organized'

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Home Making Furniture Thrift Stores 182

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. Be willing to sacrifice- there are things we had to do that made us look weird: home school, skip eating out as much with family, doing my own hair & nails, getting a wardrobe from the thrift store and forgoing paper towels.

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I also love dressing my kids well. I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting. will feel good at the store but at the end of the day will simply be $4.00 Another way to stay on budget is to create a “Wish List”. Some are… well, not.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. Just mind your budget as you plan to celebrate – and be safe. Pillow cases or tiny paper mache jack-o-lantern’s were the treat receptacle of choice.

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. Our small business was going well, so we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property in the summer of 2012. We have revised our budget and we will get through this storm. How I’m Managing our Family Budget During the Pandemic.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Just bare twigs in a large vase, with old ornaments tied to them can be pretty as well. We live on the edge of the prairie and prairie grasses grow well here. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

etc” Well, I never wanted to be a race driver. But now that I’ve progressed in my practice these 5 years, and have the room in my budget, I have a $130 mat, a few sets of nice yoga clothes, and $2500 teacher training. I’m so impressed with how you and your fiance are setting yourselves up so well at such a young age.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. What have you done to get your home remodel projects done within budget? Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Plan ahead.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

There are exceptions of course, and the band playing Saturday was one I actually enjoy, so I was pretty disappointed when I ended up not feeling well and having to go home after dinner while Nathan and everyone else went out. I am also extremely budget challenged right now, so I had to scope out a really good deal.

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Birthday Thrifting Thrift Stores Dinner 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 27, 2010

From clothing to home decor to art, I try to feature things that have a well-defined style of their own. and I thought of nothing better than giving myself an excuse to fuel my thrift store shopping addiction. I couldn’t find any design blogs at the time that focused on handmade goods and small designers, so I started one!

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Clothing and Accessories Jewelry Art 2006 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. Going Frugal. How about you?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

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. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store. Plan our Spending. Earn Additional Income.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can end up well ahead in the long run. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

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. The trick is to make sure you have read the labels properly (some cleaning products don’t play well with each other) and do your research on which products can be used on which surfaces. Do you get what I mean?

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

It’s not just moms on a budget who create specific money goals. Learning how to use coupons and rebate apps as well as shopping on strategic days in order to maximize your savings is an excellent way to save money. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. Become a Savvy Shopper.

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Money Goals Kids and Family Saving Money 40