Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. It can get very expensive if you have to buy new clothes every six months for a child who is growing rapidly. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. He’s made furniture, a mug shelf, a catwalk, bookshelves, and much more! The mug shelf 2. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 19, 2014
I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.
Saving Cents With Sense
AUGUST 30, 2013
Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. As a recent article in CNN notes, buying secondhand clothes no longer comes with a stigma. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Dining Hall.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
It can be anything from kids’ toys to storybooks, recipes, school supplies, kids’ clothes, DIY craft supplies—you name it. We find that this gives our kids (and ourselves) a chance to experience new stuff without necessarily having to buy the stuff at a regular store or thrift store. Do you get what I mean?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 22, 2013
Winter clothes. Stores also stock up on gift sets with cosmetics for the holidays and may need to move it fast in January. These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Other tips. Snag a discounted gift card online.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 23, 2011
Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Switch from paper tissues to flannel cloth hankies - Flannel is so much softer on my kids' little noses.
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