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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. The Items We Typically Buy Used.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We also made a few new needed purchases for our home, such as a new patio umbrella and a cover for our gas grill.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

Use reusable grocery bags, rather than the plastic bags to cart your groceries home from the store. Buying a coffee is a guilty splurge for me, but to be honest, the particular coffee shop brand that I love is sold in grocery stores, like Giant. Brew your coffee at home and take it along with you in a travel mug.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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How to Get By on One Income When Baby Arrives

For the Mommas

Some then have a desire to stay at home with their new child for a few years, which can mean a big change to their long-term income. Learning to make sacrifices early on and creating long-term saving habits can make a big difference on how long you are able to stay home with your new baby. Buy second hand.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. 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.