The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I had no idea it was out!) I preemptively replaced the second bulb because I was not enthused about the idea of possibly getting pulled over again. I tried a thrift store first, but came up dry. I fixed my burnt-out headlight bulb Remember how I got pulled over for having a dead headlight bulb? (I Then I went to T.J.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. Whether you are hosting a big gathering or a few close friends this season, make the party festive and sassy with these theme ideas. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1.

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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. Clothes are brought to the store by people who no longer want or need them, and they are inspected (often laundered) and displayed in the store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. What are your favorite holiday super saver ideas? Save On Holiday Decorating. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas. It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas: 1. Make a dollar store fallscape. Take a look! Get spraying!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Mini ornaments and glitter can be found at most dollar stores and crafting stores rather inexpensively as well. The post DIY Gift Idea: Easy Tea Cup Snow Globe appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Hot glue, glue gun.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Part of my flower garden this year I hate the idea of being haunted by money-woes when my husband and I are retired. The grain mill was an investment but if you compare the cost of homemade sourdough bread to store bought loaves of equivalent quality, it’s a huge savings. I have always wanted to save money for the future.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 12, 2013

Check out these ideas for inspiration. cat:Bargains Deals'

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. My husband had other ideas. Oh well, I thought–I can sleep in that weekend. He wanted to set up a sale.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

You can have a custom piece for the cost of some sandpaper, new hardware and paint that you wouldn’t be able to find at stores. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on furniture if your new space is looking a little empty. You can find some great pieces for little or even no money if you are looking in the right places.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Ask for gift boxes.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan. Another idea would be to stop spending your $1 or $5 dollar bills and collect them. There are many gift ideas that don’t cost a dime.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. The following list of 25 ideas is broken into two larger categories: ways to reduce your spending and ways to earn extra money. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

We didn’t sell much, mainly because I didn’t think we were going to be home for the neighborhood yard sale this year and I took a van full of stuff to the thrift store about a month before the yard sale. Need some ideas to find extra cash? I have a long list of ideas in this post: 25 Ways to Find Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. 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. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). My daughter-in-law came up with this idea, buying bulk pumpkins and bulk flowers. Free Kids Crafts has some ideas. This idea serves well for the younger crew. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

I couldn’t imagine making the monthly payments for the full term of the loans, so I concocted an idea to pay them off early and wrote our Debt Freedom Plan. A leaky roof was one of the priorities to give you an idea. Our journey to debt freedom started back in 2013 when we found ourselves saddled with business and student loans.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

This costume idea makes the cut because it is easy, unique, and fun. Bonnie and Clyde Couples Costume Idea via Your Homebased Mom. If your DIY skills basically only cover an ability to stroll through a thrift store, make a sign, and put on some makeup, then we’ve included this couples costume just for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

Socially conscious investing is a great idea on the surface, but it limits your options, has crazy fees and might not be that good of a strategy for your investing efforts. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores. over at Simple Finance Blog. Do you have debt on your mind? PET Archives. Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The Gift Exchange Game Rules: Gift exchanges, also known as White Elephant exchange, can be any type of gift (see theme ideas below), and when things get rolling, the exchange becomes more about the game and less about the gift. Some ideas: New gifts/gift cards. Thrift store finds. Start by choosing a theme.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

You also know that picking a location to store something isn’t always logical and that things can get out of place over time, even after you have spent time and effort to optimally organize them! Store like things together. Store laundry supplies together – starch, detergent, spot remover, irons, fabric softener and etc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

You can easily find tags or stickers at a local store that will help make the prices more visible. Let Them Test Things It’s always a good idea to have batteries and an extension cord on hand so that people can make sure that your electronic items work. First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store.

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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. They can certainly make a room look quite tacky if they are out in the open. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Websites like Groupon, Living Social and Teambuy can give you some great ideas of fun things to do, which is a great way of exploring a new place. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Check Out Daily Deal Sites. Travel Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either. If you do decide to give cash, it’s often a good idea to make it a true gift. Get a gift card for a local grocery store, or take the person shopping, and pay for the groceries. Provide a service : This is related to giving your time. Deciding to Give Cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

Here are some ideas to help you simplify your life to make it better. 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. Here are some more ideas for simplifying your life that I am considering putting into place.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment. Think you need an expensive gym membership to get in shape?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We toyed around with the idea for a long time and didn’t think it was that possible for a while, since we were on one income most of our marriage. We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores. Where are you from?

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 1, 2010

We also hit a few thrift stores, and again, I did not really find what I needed, but I got a couple things anyway. I ended up with baby pink and black Ralph Lauren oxfords and a sequined skirt from Buffalo Exchange, and a dress to match the oxfords and a pair of red cowboy boots from thrifting. I mean, shorts by themselves.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. Do you have other ideas than the 5 I’ve listed?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

So I concocted an idea to pay them off early and wrote our Debt Freedom Plan. I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. It’s a crazy goal, but I like a challenge and I’m looking forward to our reward when everything is paid off.

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 27, 2010

I’d been hunting for just this belt at thrift stores for a while, but of course once Nathan started looking it showed up. You know how strong the Thrift-Fu is with that one. I don’t know when or where the idea got stuck in my head, but it did. And I pretty much just wanted that belt to wear with this dress.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Six Ideas for a Better Shot at Happiness. Please remember, these are only my ideas, I am not a professional health or care giver. Give away a dollar in front of the thrift store. How does she live without despair? Forgive yourself. Maybe you did mess up (or maybe you really didn’t). It doesn’t matter.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

We actually toyed with this idea, and I even concocted a strategy to pay it off within a year. We had no idea during these last several years what was to come. year-old Honda Odyssey needed four new tires, but before we bought them, we started looking for a vehicle from 2016 or 2017. We thought life would be golden.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 25, 2009

Um, does anyone have any DIY ideas on this one?? I can totally see myself wearing this necklace with a simple white tank, some gray skinny jeans and my favorite thrift store find, a little boys blazer in Navy that I bought for $2.80! I’m totally in looooooove with this necklace…but not so much the price!

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 29, 2009

~ I made the key necklace of course, but I found all of the chains at a thrift store for less than 3 bucks each. As soon as I saw them I was reminded of Sal’s tutorial video which I don’t remember in full, but I do remember coming away with the idea that I could get a statement necklace look by buying at the thrift store.

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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. The tassel on the back of that necklace seemed like such a good idea when I made it, and I do still love the aesthetic of it, but that thing basically ends up in front tangled up with the rest of the necklace most of the time. It’s boring.

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