Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Credit can be a valuable tool when used wisely, but it can also quickly lead to debt if you're not careful.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Plastic grocery bags can be irritating and useful all at the same time. These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. They are useful carry bags in general.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in. There definitely is a science to haggling and choosing the right words to use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. My best finds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Our children learn by example. That is why it is of upmost importance that we provide positive examples for our children, as they are likely to inherit much of our lifestyle choices, both the good and the bad. This extends to how we observe and react to the world around us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Little Women , for example, can be downloaded for free. For example, you can loan your child a certain book without giving them access to your Kindle, which contains books with adult themes. While Kindles are very useful and fun tools, they can tempt you to spend more money than you should. Tell us how you use your Kindle.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. I’ve been an avid gym member for over 20 years, so I will never tell anyone to give up their gym membership if they truly use it. Dining Out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Using these services can also be a great way of making new friends. Even if you don’t want to use the YMCA for entertainment, your local YMCA will likely have affiliate organizations that they work with that might have something that will pique your interest. Visit Your Local YMCA. Travel Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

Many believe that early childhood examples and upbringing contribute greatly to the saver’s predisposition to save. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. 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.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings. However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Add it up to get a total.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. It saves us $67 a month. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. Dining Out.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

On Thursday nights, I write out my meal plan using my Dinner This Week Pinterest board and my cookbooks and then place an online order at Giant for a Friday morning pick-up. for store-bought iced tea. Dishwasher Detergent: I avoid the expensive dishwasher detergent tabs and use powdered dishwasher detergent instead.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 15, 2010

And I think it’s actually a great example of why a Black Out Challenge is such a good idea. Nathan found this at a thrift store for a buck fifty or something. I know they sell them at the Swatch store, but the Swatch store is in the mall. I was not participating, but I swear, I was not trying to be a punk.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. Pinking shears, are one example (although they really aren’t that advanced). It’s not cool.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

I often find myself saying “I wish I had that when my kids were little” OR “you’d use that once and never use it again” I understand you want the best for your baby and shopping for them is very exciting. Once you receive your $10 Catalina, you can use on your next purchase – like Kroger cash.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

We always *intend* to use our leftovers but they usually end up in the back of the fridge, to be discovered only when it’s too late. We won’t be eating out AT ALL but I do have a couple of free drink rewards from Starbucks that I plan to use strategically. I then used that cash to buy coffee, milk, and eggs. It was a win-win!

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