Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. Many of these stores are crowded.

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Thrift Stores Money Thrifting 187

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2013

If you still need some school supplies for your kiddos, be sure to take advantage of a tax-free days this weekend in TN! on state and local taxes! – Exempt purchase items include clothing ($100 or less), school supplies ($100 or less), and computers ($1500 or less). . Alabama Tax Free Holiday – August 2-4, 2013.

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Taxes Holiday South Carolina North Carolina 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Energy efficient tax credits. While there have been some rollbacks on tax credits and deductions for energy efficient investments to your home, many still apply. Upgrading your home to be energy efficient cuts down on utility bills drastically, if not eliminating those bills entirely, with solar panels.

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Saving Money Money Family Washer and Dryer 171

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. I discovered the term, Zero-Based Budget, when my husband and I took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University home course many years ago. ” We’ve been there too.

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Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Here, from my perspective, is how she got there and what she might want to think about doing before she actually loses her home. After a two year marriage, she divorced and came home to live with her parents. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. Don’t Pay Your Taxes. Sink Into Depression.

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Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have a CPA license, you can help business owners file taxes, generate balance sheets and other accounting documents and make your professional recommendations about your client’s bottom line. With the demand for video, this is another business idea that you can start at a very low cost, in your own home.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

shipped (before taxes). Cents of Style is an online fashion boutique founded by then-stay-at-home mom Courtney Brown. The company’s purpose is to empower women to lead bold and full lives by making the latest in clothing, shoes and accessories accessible and affordable to all women. That’s just $24.99

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Clothing and Accessories Women Taxes Clothes 79

Fashion Without Guilt

JANUARY 16, 2012

. “What is one man’s trash, is a another man’s treasure.”

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Clothing and Accessories Donation Clothes Clothing 65

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. Are you working from home? Are you going crazy confined to your home? So enough about me!

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Budget Budgeting Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. using tax free days.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

“The whole thing of clothes is insane. However, the thing about thrift shopping is that you can find some unique pieces or hidden gems that no one else will have when you get back home. Tax season is also a ripe thrifting time. You can get great deals on household goods, clothing, furniture, you name it.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Shopping Storing 52

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I got tired of being left at home because I had a day job, so now we get to travel together and create our own adventures. I was only bringing home a net income of $3,000 a month, so paying $1,000 each month towards my debt was a lot of money, and took a lot of sacrificing. What inspired you to get debt free? N/A (I was single then).

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. But there are so many!

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Any housing related insurance fees and property taxes are also important to include. Base this cost around if each meal each meal was prepared at home. Clothes are a necessity. Designer name brand clothing is a luxury. This would include your monthly mortgage payment or rent payment.

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Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Donate items : Since my son is an only child, his clothing doesn’t get a lot of heavy use. They appreciate the clothes — and the fact that they don’t have to buy them. Many homeless shelters, children’s homes, and battered women’s shelters can probably use the items.

Giving 235

Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Juniors Bootcut Jeans Medium Tint and you’ll get $10 off any ladies’ clothing item! Also, today (10/21) only, you can save 20% off your women’s clothing purchase. Register with Shop at Home or sign in. Add any ladies clothing item to your cart – some ladies sweaters are on sale for $15 which is a good price!

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Target Clothes Clothing Discount 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Many new homes now have 4. More than a 1000 sq foot home. In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet. Would you want to live in a one bath 2 bedroom home now with a family of 4 or 5? Many homes today have multiple TVs, some have one in pretty much every room. Home offices.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Everything from simple meals to simple clothing can help make your life easier. Not only did we get a tax deduction for our donations, but we also adopted a plan that prevents us from spending on things that will simply clutter up our home again. We have greater contentment with our home now that it has less clutter.

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Finance Money Goals Donation 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2011

Private mortgage insurance is an extra mortgage insurance that lenders require from most homebuyers who obtain loans that are worth more than 80 percent of their new home’s value. You can avoid paying PMI by putting a 20% down payment on your home. Get a property tax assessment. Your tax bill could be incorrect.

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Saving Money Money Insurance Property Taxes 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

My hubby and I are a dual income family living in a suburban home, but we are not your typical family. Wash laundry in cold water and hang clothes to dry. Exercise at home instead of driving to and from the gym. Money changes we’ve made : Do our own taxes online. Replaced incandescent bulbs with LED's.

Money 124

Money Green Compost Composting 124

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Register with Shop at Home or sign in. Juniors Bootcut Jeans Medium Tint $12. - $5 off Coupon Code. - $10 off Ladies’ Clothing Item (automatically applied when purchasing EXACT jeans above). Free Shipping (automatically applied when you buy the shorts). = $6.99 + Tax, Shipped! *Be 99¢ shipping + tax! ELF Makeup.

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Coupon Codes Coupon Code Codes Taxes 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Ever since coming home from my trip to Asia and seeing how poor some people really do live, charity has been on my mind more than ever. Tax Debt Help presents Savers Tax Credit: Get Rewarded for Retirement. Miss Thrifty presents How to Save Money with Cloth Nappies. Are you getting the best interest gains you can?

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. Old clothing parts. Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). Clothes pins.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

School is in session ; and that means time to get your school supplies, supply for the classes and as a teacher, as much as you all do for teaching our precious kids, we want to help out as much as we can — including many stores that offer discount travel, school supplies, clothes, or food, these stores get extra credit with teachers.

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Discount Giving Storing Education 124

Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 17, 2015

Save on stylish, on-trend women’s clothing this season at popular retailer Charlotte Russe! Shop now to save even more on trendy accessories and clothing with a 10% discount off your Charlotte Russe order of $70 or more with promo code! Save on everything that you need for your home and kitchen at World Kitchen!

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Discount Auto Parts and Accessories Coupon Codes Coupon Code 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you keep your head and are persistent, you can find many things you want or need, all in near perfect condition, for a fraction of the cost with NO TAXES due. For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. A wheel barrow – free.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 13, 2012

Make sure your kids come home with all their stuff with personalized Kiddo Tags. Kiddo Tags are custom name labels that stick to your kids toys, bottles, cups, pacifiers, and clothing. Voucher may not be applied to taxes and shipping. Today you can get $30 of custom name labels for just $15 from Kiddo Tags !

Taxes 45

Taxes 2012 Microwaveable Dishwashers 45

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Take advantage of the Clothing (Basics) Deals! If you have some time during December, start planning for tax season by organizing receipts, statements, and other paperwork you will need to file your taxes. After the 15th, you take a chance that gifts won’t make it to the destination in time for Christmas. January Prep.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

Here are the categories and eBooks included in the sale: Home & Property {Cleaning, Organizing & Decor}. Getting it Together: Your Guide to Setting Up a Home Management System that Works. 28 Days to Hope for your Home. Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert. Working from Home/Blogging. 31 Days to Clean.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). What kind of debt was it? in 14 months.The

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I remember thinking about how wonderful it would be to not have to worry about whether we had enough to pay for the propane gas to heat our home. Would I have enough to house, feed and clothe them? They wonder how they can protect their children from kidnappers; how to best protect their multiple homes and fleets of cars or planes.

Money 247

Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2015

We have a one story ranch home of around 2300 square feet located on 6 acres within 4 miles of stores, medical care, entertainment, gasoline stations and more. Although our home is pretty age friendly already, we are now thinking about changes we should make to allow us to stay during the rough times of old age ahead. Lawn services.

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Son Transportation Finance Home 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. Write out what you have to spend on your home, utilities and other necessary items.

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Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Home owners get bored and re-decorate or re-vamp their homes. I can park my car and walk from sale to sale, getting a bit of exercise, enjoying the fine weather and seeing the architecture and landscaping of the homes along the way.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

PFP presents Investment Asset Tax Location posted at Pasadena Financial Planner , saying, ” As you move your cash, bond, and stock financial assets into lower cost, more broadly diversified investment mutual funds and/or ETFs, you should also consider how to “locate” your investment asset allocation with respect to more optimal taxation.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

Here are the categories and eBooks included in the sale: Home & Property {Cleaning, Organizing & Decor}. Getting it Together: Your Guide to Setting Up a Home Management System that Works. 28 Days to Hope for your Home. Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert. Working from Home/Blogging. 31 Days to Clean.

Health and Beauty 63

Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 63