Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The math: I stock up when I see a box of 72 Tetley decaffeinated tea bags on sale for $2.50 and a box of 20 Celestial Seasonings tea bags on sale for $2.50. When on sale, it costs me about 50 cents to make a pitcher of iced tea vs. at least $2.50 for store-bought iced tea. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. My best finds.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. Instead, I settled on a garage sale stand mixer I found for $10.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My dad taught my mom how to drive manual, my uncle taught my aunt, my fiancé even taught his ex how to drive manual. So, I lost $2k on the sale and ended up with a more expensive car in the long run. Last year I bought a manual car for $14k in cash, thinking I would learn to drive manual. I really assumed I would get it.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 187

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The next time I’m at a thrift store, then I know to focus my attention there. It doesn’t mean I never browse (how else would I have found the lime green velvet Juicy Couture bag?) but I prioritize the needs first. :: Find “Your” store. Not all thrift stores are created equal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. You can also find truly interesting pieces at estate sales. There are usually plenty of used engagement rings for sale at reasonable prices. Are you too proud to buy used jewelry? Don’t be! What do you think?

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. We found a YouTube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 15 – Have a yard sale. Related Reading: 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

Don’t spend too much money on a sun tea jar, I see them at yard sales and thrift stores all of the time. It’s easy to make, read my post, How to Make Simple Syrup. I’ve had mine since the early 90′s as you can probably tell by its decor. As I said, I love my iced tea with herbal simple syrup.

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

How to Drastically Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend Each Month. No matter how much money we’re bringing in, just about all of us feel as if we could stand to cut down on our spending and put a little bit more money into our rainy day fund. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. Become a Savvy Shopper.

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Money Goals Kids and Family Saving Money 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Christmas decorations, wrap, bows and ribbon all are continuous offerings at pretty much every garage sale, thrift store or estate sale I’ve ever shopped. Holiday tins are also bountiful at these sales. Go Green'

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Members would learn how to fix the items or watch other volunteers who are handy and know how.”. People gather, with their small items to repair and watch the experts to learn how to do it themselves.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research. It’s like having a yard sale or visiting a thrift store but in the form of a barter trade where no extra cash is exchanged.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. We found a You Tube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget. How much cash can you find? In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. 5 – Find Extra Cash.

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March Financial Goals Budget Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Then discuss what the income sources might be (sales of merchandise, vending machine sales, rental of space to other businesses, etc). What money lessons do you teach your children at the store? Money Tips'

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. It saves us $67 a month.

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Budget Budgeting Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

One of those something’s is probably going to be finding a way to never be in that situation again – which means you will learn to start saving, some how, some time. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. Learning how to do alterations could land you a job in a bridal salon or formal wear store. If you own a material store, you want someone on staff that understands the customers – someone who knows how to sew!

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. 8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

So how to do we pass along our ideals and actions to our children without forcing it on them? Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. So, have you given any thought to how to teach your children about sustainable living? What kinds of things have you tried?

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. The How-To of Savings. Plan ahead.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Pick out your desired paint color at the hardware store and ask the sales person what you will need to paint a room. DayDecor.com has specific advice on how to do this. But there is good news. 2 – Look for free stuff, too.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. 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. How to make used furniture usable. Ways to save on furniture.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

He became a hoarder, he has not worked in years, he feels unemployable and his house is now encumbered with debt and will soon be put up for a tax sale. How does he get his self-esteem back? How do they move on with their lives? Give away a dollar in front of the thrift store. How To Create Extra Holiday Money.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale At&T Giving 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

You physically went from store to store (or called on the phone) to compare prices and products. For instance, you can go to eBay now and find civil war era items for sale. Many things we have in 2014 weren’t available in all locations. Go Frugal'

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. If you don’t know how to do it, search online. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Do it yourself. Reduce convenience foods.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt. I have made hundreds of dollars at yard sales and usually use the money to pay for our vacation spending. He also sold rights to software that he developed.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2013

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

1/2 Arnold’s Sliced Bread Loaves, Any (DND; Not redeemable at Bimbo outlet/thrift stores) exp. How to enter a zip code at Coupons.com : Go HERE and change the zip code. Publix will accept a B1G1 coupon in conjunction with a B1G1 sale, making both items FREE. Final Price = $1.89 each wyb (2). BOGO $4.29 ($2.14

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