Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Only 2 days left. Take a peek.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Finds Clothing and Accessories 213

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store. Crew, Gap, and Limited.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. It will save you money, and you may discover a love of the culinary arts.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

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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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. For instance, I have a fair number of white serving dishes that I’ve gotten at thrift stores. Let’s run through some examples! Since I didn’t care if my stuff matched, I was happy to take whatever.

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Saving Money Money Painting Lamps 208

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Gifts must be from a thrift store.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment. Leave no stone unturned and do not assume anything is trash. The possibilities are endless.

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Cycle Budgeting Budget Christmas 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

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. Old 1-liter Gatorade bottles are light, sturdy and do the job extremely well. Borrow or buy a used tent. Good luck, and have fun!

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Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 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. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Another way to stay on budget is to create a “Wish List”. And watch for a Thrifting Angel.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

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. Before heading to the store, make sure you have a budget in mind. All rights reserved.

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Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. I found the balance of $23 from our budget. If you have not done so, read the very first post: Introducing the Christmas Savings Club , and write a Christmas budget.

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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. Enough was enough and we have since changed our ways of budgeting for Christmas gifts. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. Return Unused Purchases.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. This seems like a no-brainer, right? Rather, it's about making choices that align with your values.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Mixer I would love to buy a Kitchen Aid mixer, but that’s not yet in the budget. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

These simple money-saving tips can help you focus more on your new baby and less on your strained budget. . Babies grow quickly, so you might find perfectly good baby clothes that were barely used at a thrift shop. Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores. Complete Baby Registries.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

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. However, if you’re on a budget, you can skip the spa and do a spa day at home.

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Wine Girls Thrifting Activism 45

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. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget. I think I’ll survive. Home Projects.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

I had no problem shopping at a thrift store, avoiding restaurants, and not having cable TV, but I didn’t want to give up camping and watching my daughters’ swim meets. What do you value most in life, and what are you ok with temporarily cutting out of your budget? 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

JANUARY 21, 2014

I found myself feeling suffocated by our home, my schedule, my diet, our budget, and my mind, so I’m focusing on decluttering in 2014 and hopefully by the end of the year, I’ll feel much freer and less stressed. I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. Our filing cabinet.

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Thrift Stores 2014 Garage Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. Weekly Meals on a Budget. Budget Financial Freedom'

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. We’ve saved so much money over the years shopping that way.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

If so, read Crystal’s post about how to Become a Product Tester for Free Swag on Budgeting in the Fun Stuff. Hank likes to use prepaid debit cards to budget for big purchases and shares How To Use Prepaid Debit Cards To Budget For Big Purchases at Money Q&A. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores.

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Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget. 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 I now spend $2.40

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

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. Enough was enough and we have since changed our ways about budgeting for Christmas gifts. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. I use this spreadsheet.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

YFS’s post, How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Shops , was chosen as editor’s pick by Newlyweds on a Budget who hosted the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #19.

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Personal Finance Finance Green And Frugal Thrifting 133

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2011

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. But I have seen a variety of binders at yard sales and thrift stores for pocket change. I am a bit obsessive about them being all white. I find it visually calming.

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Office Organic Organization Friends And Family Sale 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores. You can find some great pieces for little or even no money if you are looking in the right places.

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

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. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Does it cause stress and overwhelm to your sanity and your budget? Family budgets can get strained this time of year, and this pressure to make other family members happy ends up making some people really stressed. Thrift store finds. Have a large extended family that buys gifts f or everyone ? Start by choosing a theme.

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Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

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. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

I like this option because they are also budget friendly and show you fun things to do around the new city that you may not have been aware of before. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Visit Your Local YMCA. Travel Tips'

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

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

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. Three new pairs of shoes seems excessive, but I will get a lot of wear out of them and the price was well within my budget. DSW might be my new favorite place to find shoes!

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

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. You will be so thankful later.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales Depending on where you live you may already be flooded with flyers and advertisements for Boxing Day shopping. This is.

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