Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

My kids had a fun time looking at the hair styles and clothing choices of their parents through the years. The shoe shelf in our garage. My family has a shoe addiction. I don’t print too many photos anymore, so many of these photos were pre-2000, before the age of digital. I purged a pesty cabinet in my kitchen.

Thrift Stores 100

Thrift Stores 2014 Goals Garage 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

If you have the knack with your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduate, or a family portrait. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc.

Christmas 100

Christmas Gifts Wall Art Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. On top of our normal day to day expenses, the new property taxes were due, we had more ownership expenses than we realized, and we had a family to feed. I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for everything that month.

Goals 100

Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? Few try to repair or get it repaired.

Repairs 214

Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Remember, there are lots of other parents out there in the same predicament of trying to manage a family budget while giving their kids as many opportunities and experiences as possible. Sometimes parents donate the goods but often you will get the price they sell for, with the club keeping a small percentage as a fundraising activity.

Sports 184

Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). I love to shop garage sales. my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! Use cash (yours, your parents or other cash that can be had). Learn to love hand me downs from relatives.

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

She loves to write education, career, frugal living, finance, health, parenting relating articles. With PrimoSpot you can enter the address of the place you are planning to go and have it search for on-street parking, garage parking, and bike racks. With this app you can coordinate driving plans with family, friends, and coworkers.

Phones 184

Phones Money Friends And Family Sale Gas 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Family hand me downs and heirloom furniture can also save you money. Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather. Ways to save on furniture.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

But while your child’s participation in sports may be fun for the whole family, it might not be so great for your pocketbook. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Sports equipment can get pricey.

Sports 40

Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

Kids and Family 194

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. The pay was low to boot! Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

When my husband finished his apprenticeship program we wanted to start a family and so we had to make some real changes to the way we were living to survive on one income. Mostly anything I (or my family) want to eat I can make from scratch. A lot of our vacations are camping/backpacking out of our family sedan.

Kids and Family 130

Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Video production Are you the person who brings your camera everywhere, or the kid who ran around with a video recorder, taping all of your family events and memories? Photography Professional photographers are in high demand for weddings, corporate events, family portraits and more. Take a page from Harp Design Co.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2016

My parent’s generation (the WWII gen) had homes with around 900 – 1000 square feet – typically with 2 bedrooms and a bath. We have ‘game rooms’; media rooms; home offices; kids play rooms; dining rooms; The entire home and sometimes the garage or outbuildings are climate controlled for hot and cold weather.

Home 100

Home Plumbing Garage Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

What was a want or a luxury to parents or grandparents may have actually become something most of us consider a need. Here are things that most in my generation would now consider a need, but that most of our parents didn’t have when we boomers were growing up in their households. Two car garages. We have three.

Phones 204

Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

Best Ways To Make Money As A Kid Depending on the child’s age, it may be necessary for the parents to assist. You can start by mowing your own lawn to get some practice, and I’m sure your parents won’t mind ha! They were expected to do these things because they were part of the family—not for money.

Money 52

Money Making Kids Kids and Family 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education. This means funds are tight.

Arkansas 184

Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. Another option is to have the parent serve everyone straight from the pan to the plate. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Paper plates and cups? Plastic silverware? Diapers and Wipes.

Saving Money 242

Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. I want my family to have what they need and be comfortable.

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 192

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. Parents magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Kraft Food and Family and Woman’s Day also have coupons in them fairly regularly.

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 96

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

While we cannot necessarily share a roll of paper towels, a television or our couches, there are some major purchases that can be shared amongst neighborhood friends or family members without too much trouble. These could be shared by several different families, not just two. It’s not like snowblowers are used all that often.

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 212

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Kids and Family Camping Equipment Television 212

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Kids of all ages won’t be able to get enough of this fun family game. . All the elements combine for creative, crafting, imaginative, and active play that encourages fun, quality family time. Includes a unique code for parents to redeem 20 FARM CASH of in-game currency for use in ZYNGA’s FARMVILLE online game. .

Gifts 95

Gifts Holiday 2012 Games 95

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. The family behind us, for instance, lived for years in their basement with their brood of kids (they ended up with around 15 I remember). All the kids (there were 12 in the family) wanted a pony, but knew they cost a lot.

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. Yet, over the years, I kept discovering new things about home ownership.

Home 100

Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Wi-Fi Motion Sensor alerts users of activity with a push text or notification as soon as motion is detected, whether you want to know when the kids get in from school, make sure the puppy goes outside during the day, or receive an alert when the garage door opens. GREENGUARD certified Bona cleaner is safe for homes and families.

Gifts 80

Gifts Giveaway Handbags and Wallets Flowers and Gifts 80

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Participate in a Community Yard Sale vs. a Single Family Yard Sale. If you don''t have a large neighborhood to participate with, then ask your friends to join you and advertise a "multi-family". Everything is out of my house now and it feels so much lighter. 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale. I countered that I "would take $18."

Craigslist 153

Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Buying personal finance books at garage sales and reading them one after another to make sure you have a basis of knowledge on money management. Parents teach us persistence in the things they repeat (verbally and in their actions) day after day. Persistence can be learned. Here is what I think.

Goals 100

Goals Friends And Family Sale Money Activism 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Many of us want to leave something behind for our family, but there are a few things you need to consider before taking on a monthly premium! Young Family Finance : Appropriate Tip – Find out what an appropriate tip is when you are eating out. – Letting your child make spending decisions can make some parents uneasy.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220