Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

If you plan to re-organize your closet and drawers, take the opportunity to go through your clothing and sort it into “keep”, “discard” and “donate” piles. Donate the items you no longer want to keep. Trends change over time, and so does our size and our preferences. Take an Inventory of Your Pantry.

Cleaning 221

Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

Bank Statements - One nice thing (among many) about the electronic age is that banks keep statements online up to a couple of years. Our personal bank has statements online all the way back to 2006. Permanent home improvement bills should also be kept while you still own your home.

Home Improvement 153

Home Improvement Taxes Credit Cards Bills 153

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

While there are still plenty of people clipping coupons the old fashioned way, people are taking much bigger steps to build their bank accounts back up. If you can’t sell something, consider donating it and at least getting the tax write off. Just be sure to keep your receipts so that you can get the tax credit for the donation.

Saving Money 89

Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. We rent now and are much happier.

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182