Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. I have seen lot’s of great creative home decor items in stores but then I thought, I probably can make that, it looks pretty simple. Electric Bill. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

Your new bundle of joy may be the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to you, but your new bundle of bills probably isn’t. If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

i can’t wait to see if there is a noticeable difference in our water and electric bills. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid. They have 50% off the entire store every Wednesday. Fortunately, my 17 year old dryer still works like a charm.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. Return Unused Purchases.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores.

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When you sit for someone else, that’s money that doesn’t have to go to the sitter — and might be used to pay utility bills. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either. Or, if you are really worried about giving cash, consider paying a bill directly.

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Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. The fee at my store is $2.95, but it saves me so much time and is worth it to me. Yep, I found a $20 bill last year on the beach! Found Money in November: $440.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Another idea would be to stop spending your $1 or $5 dollar bills and collect them.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Another idea would be to stop spending your $1 or $5 dollar bills and collect them.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Heating/Cooling – According to Energy.gov, you can save 5% to 15% a year on your heating bill by setting the thermostat to 68°F while you’re awake and setting it lower while you’re asleep or away from home. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Use reusable grocery bags, rather than the plastic bags to cart your groceries home from the store. In an effort to conserve water, especially during dry spells, and save on your water bill, follow these easy tips. And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

You want to make sure that you have a number of small and large bills on hand for change. First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store. Some cities have regulations governing signage. Get Some Cash The day before the sale, you want to go to the bank and get some cash.

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Garage Sale Garage Sale Canning 202

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Take a look at all your monthly bills – utilities, groceries, insurance – and come up with a plan to reduce them. You may even be able to eliminate larger bills by getting rid of the service altogether. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. Reduce expenses. Buy second hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Shared memory exists between you as to where that electric screwdriver or sewing case is stored. When a bill hits your mailbox, put it in the same place each time until it is paid, then destroy or store the receipt in it’s place. Re-build that memory when things get rearranged. Get Organized'

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

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. All this meant that the only financial things I needed to do was pay the monthly bills as they came in. What is the worst thing that will happen if I trash it? Be ruthless!

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Making Work Occasions Pace 238

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

It would be hard to have the laid back life we envisioned with both of us working frantically just to pay bills (mostly made of debt.) We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores. We realized that debt payments were eating into our income and potential to build wealth. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. Use plastic store bags for trash bags. Are you trying to run a more 'green' household?

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

My friend Bill actually first spotted them, as well as a wine colored pair at the thrift store. I was deliberating between the two colors when Bill pointed out that for 5 dollars, I might as well get both. It was to go in the "sell" pile, but she let me keep it instead. These boots are vintage YSL. I got them for 5 bucks.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. You can even negotiate your cable bill. If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. This has increased our grocery bill but has also led to major health benefits that I think are worth it. What’s your funniest frugal story?

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Your comments are appreciated! Am I being cheap or frugal?

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no online saving or bill paying services. Wants Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious… Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. There were no remote controls. Go Frugal'

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. And if you’re not paying your bill in full every month, you’re paying a lot of extra money in interest. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. You can end up well ahead in the long run. Do it yourself.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. It is amazing the trends you can see if you keep good records. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. How about you?

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! Sell Stuff I have a bin in our closet that I collect items we no longer need and when the bin is full, I either sell the items or deliver them to the thrift store. I then used that cash to buy coffee, milk, and eggs. It was a win-win!

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Work With What You've Got

JULY 2, 2009

At all of 3 bucks, this double lion head pin fit the bill just fine. Because we are broke, I’ve been trying on jeans at thrift stores, Ross, and second hand stores. I love the way Tina and Kasmira wear them, but I wanted to make sure I found one that was right for me. That’s a long time.

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Shoes Thrift Stores Unemployment Fitness 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing spending on notebook paper at the end of each day. I have used up quite a bit from the freezer, but not to the extent that I reduced our grocery bill. Review our spending daily to understand where your dollars are going.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She cut her cable bill in half, rewrote her car and house insurance saving her $300, stopped the coffee runs, eliminated her dry cleaning bill. Lydia stresses meal planning to cut down on your grocery bill. Olivia shops the ads and sales at affordable stores to plan her menu. Tracy cooked meals ahead of time to freeze.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

We struggled each and every payday to keep enough in the checking account to cover that month’s bills. We had a mortgage and car loan to pay off and were attempting to start college funds for each child.

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Debt College Goals Life Insurance 172