Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.

April 100

April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy. Hopefully this advice can help you save some money as well and turn the art of haggling into a habit. This tip is always worth a shot, especially at big box electronics stores.

Haggle 211

Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 21, 2014

Our sweet Ruby has assimilated into our family quite well. It only took a few seconds of online research to discover the Gentle Leader head collar. We found the best price for the Gentle Leader Headcollar at Amazon (that is my affiliate link) at around $8 less than the big box pet store. She’s such an easy dog.

Thrifty 100

Thrifty Thrift Stores Daughter Adidas 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. 18 – Teach your skills.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

My standard of living (and most other people’s as well) is much better now that we have all of the conveniences from the past 60 years available. You researched in the library and wrote to the state’s to get information to plan a trip. I was born in 1948 so my early childhood was spent in the 1950′s. Entertainment.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. They probably use local guys anyway and you can find those yourself with a bit of time and research. Plan ahead. Want to redo your kitchen?

Renovation 189

Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189