Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

After going through the process, you will have lots more room so you will be able to see exactly what you have and will avoid the mistake of buying something you already own. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores.

Saving Money 249

Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

Now, we’re planning another move, this time 2,000 miles away. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. Where Does the Clutter Come From? Other Clutter We Found.

Garage Sale 180

Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I use this spreadsheet. Whether you are scrambling to find money for gifts OR you could just use some extra cash this season, my hope is that this list of ideas (many we’ve done ourselves) helps you find some cash for Christmas. Are you fluent in another language or maybe you’re a math whiz? Consider tutoring.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

How does the stuff take over even when you’re trying to manage it? If you’re afraid buying something when you need it will cost more, you’re probably right. However, you can always borrow what you need from someone or buy it used. Seriously, how does this happen?

Home 189

Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 7, 2014

If you’re looking to change up your weekly board game night, or maybe looking for a few games for holiday presents or donations, we have a deal for you. Check out these deals: Buy (1) Monopoly Game ($7.87). Buy (1) Trouble Board Game ($7.87). Buy (1) Connect 4 Game ($7.87). Hasbro Printable Coupon Deals.

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Hasbro Printable Coupon Walmart Games 76

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

Money 55

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

It was a common occurrence to go get new heels put on your shoes (and to protect those heels with taps), and to have leather shoes re-soled multiple times. Shoes were re-dyed, re-heeled, re-soled, fixed and worn as long as possible. Don’t use a hair dryer to dry them out as this can damage the leather.

Shoes 170

Shoes Saving Money Making Money 170

Couponing 101

APRIL 26, 2019

Buy any pretzel item and get an Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel for free Friday through Sunday. With a $1 minimum donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, get a free jumbo soft pretzel on Friday. It’s not surprising that this pretzel giant is extending the holiday to last all weekend! Find a location near you.

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2019 Fridays Donation Psychology 89

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

If you’re following along with the Grocery Budget Challenge , this month’s action step is to organize our pantry to help make meal planning easier. Food will be forgotten about and go uneaten or I end up buying duplicates and unnecessary ingredients. Where will you use the food? 5 Easy Steps to an Organized Pantry.

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Organic Organization Kitchen Equal 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2019

We all know buying household items at a pharmacy traditionally isn’t the cheapest option, but with the right coupon and rewards strategy, it can be! And sometimes it’s the easiest… if you’re already in the store for medicine, why not scoop up the rest of your shopping list? Earn and use ExtraCare Bucks (ECBs).

Saving Money 81

Saving Money CVS Money Shopping 81

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

Money 40

Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

You could buy up to 2 turkeys when you spend $25 or more, (turkeys not included). Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks. I use Ebates on almost every purchase I buy online. It’s awesome!

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 15, 2012

Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. Energizer is donating more than $300,000 and 1,000 volunteer hours to Habitat through a multi-city series of volunteer projects to help build new homes and revitalize existing homes for those in need. With the rising cost of utilities, we can all use a little bit of help right?

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Giveaway Donation Bills Baseball 107

For the Mommas

AUGUST 20, 2015

If you are still looking for school supplies or just need to re-stock your home office, we have a HOT Moneymaker Deal on Paper Mate Pens at Giant starting on 8/23. This would be a good donation item too! Here is your deal: Buy (6) Paper Mate Stick Pens 10 ct $1.50. Use (6) $0.55/1 These are also part of a gas points deal.

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Paper Gas Donation Office 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. 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. It saves us $67 a month.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

There’s no point in using more money than you need to. Make a list of all of the family and friends you buy for and how much you usually spend. If you’re hard pressed to find extra work, you could always donate some plasma for a month to make extra money that way. Estimate how much you’ll need.

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Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Never used a coupon in your life? Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. You can sometimes get them cheaper by buying a double pack. With this method you just file your inserts by date in a box and use an online coupon database to find the coupon you need. Get Some Coupons.

Friends And Family Sale 85

Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 85

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

Buy in the Off Season. It makes sense to buy summer clothes in summer, right? One of the best ways to find summer office shirts and slacks at a deep discount is to buy them in fall when stores are unloading stock they didn’t sell in summer. In winter, make an effort to buy a new fall wardrobe. Buy second-hand.

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Saving Money Money San Francisco Milwaukee 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. Look for sales in neighborhoods matching the kinds of things you want to buy. For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown.

Garage Sale 100

Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. using what they already have. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Saving Everyday

MARCH 13, 2011

I just started using coupons about a year ago (thanks for all your help) and it is very addicting. I was wondering how often you buy items without coupons. I absolutely do NOT always use coupons. That said, I don’t obsess about it and buy things without coupons all the time. This just happened today actually.

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Used Re-use Military Goals 63

Couponing 101

JANUARY 9, 2013

Bonus – through 12 pm PST on Friday (1/11/13) you can earn a $5 bonus when you sign up using this link ! If you see any for products that you know you will be buying, complete the offers. Once you’ve completed your offers, you’re set to make your purchase! Use your Ibotta app to take a snapshot of your receipt.

Groceries 78

Groceries Grocery Re-use Donation 78

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. Let us know how you''re doing with your Christmas Savings Account in the comments.

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Club Christmas July August 100

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 27, 2014

Also, there are some things I know will go right away–On occasion my daughter talks me into buying clothes that are cute and fit well, but just don’t fit my life style. And find a place to donate what I can’t reasonably accommodate in my craft corner. I get them, but rarely use them. Another group to donate.

Clothing and Accessories 72

Clothing and Accessories Clothes Clothing Fitness 72

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

Many people donate their clothing they no longer wear or need, which often include name-brands. Women might donate clothing because the piece doesn’t fit right, or they didn’t like how it looked, and many items could be brand-new. If you shop at the department store, make sure you’re cruising for end of season deals.

Thrifty 40

Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Write list down of the gifts that are important for you to buy, the meals that you will be responsible for, and of course, the charities you wish to donate to. Yes we would all like to buy our loved ones incredible gifts, but be realistic. Pocket the difference to use on one of your WANT items instead. Be realistic.

Budgeting 112

Budgeting Budget Holiday Debt 112

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 26, 2011

In addition, if you purchase this save now through Thursday and use code SPOOKY , you’ll receive $5 off! PLUS, if you’re new to Eversave, you get a $3 new member credit when you sign up meaning you can get this deal for as little as $7! 30 will buy you approximately 1 pound of coffee, depending on the styles you choose.

Coffee 45

Coffee Hawaii Lowes Donation 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

With interest rates at all time lows, more foreclosures coming on the market and prices at decade low levels, you may be looking to buy a home or investment property. To get the best deal when buying your house, you have to negotiate. To get the best contractor to re-roof your house, you have to negotiate. Record Keeping.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 14, 2011

Someone has to buy these bonds and that’s how you raise money. Here in America, they are called T-Bills and the Chinese government and large multi-national companies buy ours. This will send a $10 donation to the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. You can also text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 and make an instant donation.

Donation 72

Donation Economy Debt T-Mobile 72

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and go play some tennis.

Activism 100

Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Never used a coupon in your life? Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. You can sometimes get them cheaper by buying a double pack. With this method you just file your inserts by date in a box and use an online coupon database to find the coupon you need. Get Some Coupons.

Friends And Family Sale 40

Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 40

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Half of all profits are donated to various partner charities. When you buy from ONEHOPE Wine, you’re doing something to make the world a better place. You may buy 1 deal for yourself and 3 more as gifts. May be used toward tax and shipping. It might just be the perfect gift for the holiday season!

Wine 45

Wine Donation Re-use Taxes 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2014

Send them on a hunt for average prices then enlist them to help you find bargains or ways to reuse or create items instead of buying them. Use the occasion to let them practice their spiritual values. Suggest that they plan a philanthropic event to raise money to donate to one of the causes they care about. Get Organized'

Easter 167

Easter Hunts Kids and Family Activism 167

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one.

Rent 181

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181