Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Take a peek. Take a peek.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Finds Clothing and Accessories 213

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. Enough was enough and we have since changed our ways of budgeting for Christmas gifts. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. Return Unused Purchases.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, here’s my FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to help you get started. Enough was enough and we have since changed our ways about budgeting for Christmas gifts. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. I use this spreadsheet.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Kindles are wonderful toys, and they allow you to take your whole library with you wherever you go. How to Have Fun on a Budget Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are. However, the Kindle can be a temptation for impulse buyers.

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Saving Money Money Library Saving 188

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

We toyed around with the idea for a long time and didn’t think it was that possible for a while, since we were on one income most of our marriage. Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. We actually toyed with this idea, and I even concocted a strategy to pay it off within a year. Back to the drawing board, so to speak, we reworked our budget and have cut out all non-essential spending to help us get through this current uncertain time.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. Nursery furniture and toys can be picked up at a fraction of the price. Buy second hand. Check with friends and co-workers for needed items.

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Baby Debt Credit Cards Phone Service 40