Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. How to Save Money with Coupons and Discount Codes. Americans historically have not haggled for.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

There are plenty of how-to videos when it comes to refinishing furniture, and it’s not difficult if you follow the tutorials. We painted and refinished the headboard and it now looks great. If you can find a free piece with good bones on Craigslist or another online classifieds site, don’t overlook it’s value. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Learn How to Sew. Getting Started.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

So how does a Spartan mom dress her family these days? About five years ago, I started thrifting. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Tell us how you use your Kindle. How to Have Fun on a Budget Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

But I had no idea where to start or how to go about simplifying my life until I read a magazine article about the psychological benefits of de-cluttering your workspace. Have a big box ready to take the throw-away items and another for anything that is good enough to go to the local thrift store. Do I need it? Be ruthless!

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

How to Save Money on Halloween Costumes. Instead, get a little creative and see how you can save money on Halloween costumes by thinking outside of the retail store box. How to Save Money on Halloween Costumes. See how you can add these accessories to this year’s costume and save. Visit your local thrift shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2011

But there are still opportunities to instil some thrift without losing the hedonistic experience – here are a few tips to saving money at festivals. Today you can couple muddy fields, smelly toilets, huge amounts of beer and hopefully the odd band, with a whole lot of cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even if you do not have any growing children, buying clothing at thrift stores is a great way to cut costs. Even small thrift stores can be overwhelming, and it is best to have a plan before you go. If your child attends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. Many of these stores are crowded.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

How to Get By on One Income When Baby Arrives. Here are tips on How to Get By on One Income When Baby Arrives. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. The post How to Get By on One Income When Baby Arrives appeared first on FTM. Buy second hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? Electronics. Do you buy used?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Don’t know how to cook?

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JULY 14, 2012

Ever find that perfect pair of jeans for less than $5 at the thrift store, but they’re just a tad too long? Carmen over at Life Blessons teaches you how to do this in just a few simple steps! When you learn how to do this, you can shop the thrift stores all you want without worrying about the jeans being that perfect length.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

YFS’s post, How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Shops , was chosen as editor’s pick by Newlyweds on a Budget who hosted the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #19. My Personal Finance Journey included YFS’s post, How to Keep Your House Clean without Spending a Lot of Green in the Festival of Frugality #322.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

If you’re looking to ramp up your investing efforts but aren’t sure how to due to inexperience, John from All Things Finance has a great post on Investing for Beginners: Newbie Mistakes to Watch Out For. If so, read Crystal’s post about how to Become a Product Tester for Free Swag on Budgeting in the Fun Stuff.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

Your assignment: Read How To Create your Own Debt Freedom Plan and get started on it today! I had no problem shopping at a thrift store, avoiding restaurants, and not having cable TV, but I didn’t want to give up camping and watching my daughters’ swim meets. A leaky roof was one of the priorities to give you an idea.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores How to Save Money on Baby Costs. What do you think? What items do you prefer to buy used? What do you buy new? Go Frugal'

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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. Related reading: Rakuten Review: How to Earn Cash Back. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

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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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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. How to Make This Year the Happiest Yet | Shambray @ Shambray.com.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Members would learn how to fix the items or watch other volunteers who are handy and know how.”. Watching someone else fix something helps you learn how, lets you know it is possible and provides on the spot availability for mentor-ship, It seems to be a substitute for the times when parents showed their kids how to repair things.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store. Following these tips, how much can you cut your spending by? It saves us $67 a month. Crew, Gap, and Limited.

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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. Can you fix a repair yourself?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 21, 2014

It was a low cost investment and it came with a training dvd for my husband and I to understand how to use the collar properly. The girls and I hit my favorite thrift store this week. This past week’s posts: How to Grill Fruit. It only took a few seconds of online research to discover the Gentle Leader head collar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

How to Save Money with Coupons and Discount Codes How to Save Money at the Supermarket 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day… How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. How to Host a Cookie Swap. How to Host a Soup Swap. Gifts must be from a thrift store. In fact, I need to find or make my sweater. Host a Swap Meet. Host a Wacky Gift Exchange .

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 18, 2014

How to be a better thrift shopper. Care for a weekend getaway? We’re thinking Palm Springs. Do you mix and match your bikinis ? Cupcakes & Cashmere ). 30 ways to wear white jeans. Clementine Daily ). Source: The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style. Links We Love Robin Reetz Uncategorized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home. What home decorating basics have you found work well? Get Organized'

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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. I shop the after Christmas sales mainly to snarf up new wrapping paper and tags – when they are 50 or 75% off. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. A few years back, I bought myself a croquet set and proceeded to teach my grandson how to play.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

KK at Student Debt Survivor wrote about how her grandfather is truly the “grandfather” of frugal and shares her Financial Lessons Learned From My 80-Year-Old Grandfather. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores. PET Archives. My ‘Free’ Kitten Cost Us Over $9000. Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I shared our strategies in this post, How to Save Money at a Restaurant and Enjoy a Meal Out. Pile on the extra blankets and sweatshirts because it’s a great time of year to see how low you can go. Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details. Heating – Plan a Low Heat Challenge. Gym Membership.

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