Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. Our youngest daughter’s dresser practically disintegrated into pieces over the holiday break.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. What should you wait to buy until after the holidays? Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs. I know I do. All things Christmas.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s!

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Does it cause stress and overwhelm to your sanity and your budget? The Gift Exchange Game will eliminate that stress, but add loads of laughs, smiles, and memories to your next holiday gathering. Thrift store finds. Have a large extended family that buys gifts f or everyone ? And nobody wants to feel like the Grinch.

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Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

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. Three new pairs of shoes seems excessive, but I will get a lot of wear out of them and the price was well within my budget. I earned a free turkey from my regular grocery store, GIANT of PA.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. What is your craft?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Become hyper-focused on funding this account.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

I am also extremely budget challenged right now, so I had to scope out a really good deal. I plan on wearing it just like this to at least two more parties or events over the holiday season because the combo of the jacket, necklace and dress is just perfect! I love the way that pendant pops against the colors of the dress.

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Birthday Thrifting Thrift Stores Dinner 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. Did you make 2018 financial goals ? Plan our Spending.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113