Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone? Have you joined the challenge?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. They are a staple in my wardrobe, and as I was about to buy three of the shirts, I stopped myself and put them back.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Our cost of living is low because we bought a modest house with a modest mortgage payment, and an “expensive” dinner at the nicest restaurant in town still costs our small family of three less than $100 — including drinks, dessert, and tip. Should You Buy a House Now? Or a Cash Flow Problem? Money Tips'

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 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. We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

It depends on how inconvenient it is for you and your family. It depends on how important it is to you and your family. Perhaps you own your home, for instance, and put off doing some of the things you want to do either because you don’t have the time or money to mess with it, or you feel it can just wait.

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Her secret was paying attention to what stocks her successful boss was buying and selling, and often following suit to a smaller degree. You don’t have to make hundreds of thousands of dollars, you just have to have some money left over after taking care of your obligations. Gladys Holm. Donald and Mildred Othmer. We did that.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Many families remember a time, not too far gone, when their ancestors lived in a rural community without the benefit of electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, central heat or air conditioning. Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without.

Canning 100

Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100