Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Do you have a problem buying used?

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Finds Consignment 159

Couponing 101

MAY 14, 2019

Best Buy might be your go-to store for all things electronic, but every shopper knows that electronics purchases can get pricey very quickly. Luckily, Best Buy offers some easy ways to shave some money off your next electronics purchase. Get a Free My Best Buy Membership. You can find open-box deals online and in person.

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Saving Money Money Buy Buying 74

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Buying in bulk can be a great way to save money and have the products you need when you need them. Some products are better to buy in bulk than others. We generally recommend that if it’s a product you use regularly, you may want to check prices to see whether you’d be better off buying it in bulk.

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Bulk Buy Buying Club 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 19, 2012

When you’re having a lazy day and feeling unmotivated, these types of tasks seem impossible. Even if you’re not competitive with somebody, you can use them as inspiration, which is also very motivating. I struggle with finding the motivation, my mind wanders, and I chastise myself for not getting it done.

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Motivation Finds The Biggest Loser Debt 189

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. So now we’re ordering 3 adult meals and 1 kids meal.

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Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Amazon: Buy 3 Save $5 Select Household Items. Amazon is offering $5 off when you buy 3 Select Household Items. Add 3 items from the selection to your Shopping Basket via the “Add to Basket” When you’re done shopping, click the “Proceed to Checkout” button. Liter Bottles, 4 Pack ONLY $51.96.

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Amazon Buy Buying Dryers 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

The good news is that coupons are very easy to find and you don’t need to spend loads of time clipping them to slash your grocery spending. A store coupon can be used only at that particular store offering the coupon. A Manufacturer coupon is offered from a particular brand and can be used at most stores. Sunday Paper.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. Hello, everyone!

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. Home owners get bored and re-decorate or re-vamp their homes.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used.

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

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.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Biotech companies use live organisms such as bacteria or enzymes to develop drugs, while pharmaceutical companies use chemicals. Medical device stocks: Medical device companies make devices used to care for patients. Top healthcare stocks to buy in 2023 Strong companies can be found within each type of healthcare stock.

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Healthcare Buy Buying Health Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Have you considered buying one too? Or maybe, you’re wondering what exactly is everyone talking about? . Not ideal, but it has encouraged me to use it regularly. When Amazon had their Prime Day in July, I bought the 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Instant Pot at a lower price. The 7 functions: Saute.

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Buy Buying Cooking Appliances 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I love to buy things second hand. I’m in good company with my love of all things used. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. The Items We Typically Buy Used.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Amazon: Buy 4, Save $5 on Health & Beauty Products. Add 3 items from the selection to your Shopping Basket via the “Add to Basket” When you’re done shopping, click the “Proceed to Checkout” button. Gillette Sensor3 Men’s Disposable Razor, 8 Count, Mens Razors / Blades ONLY $8.99.

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Health Beauty Health and Beauty Amazon 59

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Do you buy your lunch at work or pack? Pasta e Fagioli.

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Lunch Lunches Finds October 100

For the Mommas

AUGUST 19, 2020

Amazon: Buy 3 Save $5 Select Personal Care Items. Amazon is offering $5 off when you buy 3 Select Personal Care Items. Add 3 items from the selection to your Shopping Basket via the “Add to Basket” When you’re done shopping, click the “Proceed to Checkout” button. You can read more here.

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Personal Care Amazon Buy Buying 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

When this happens, you find that your life isn’t as rewarding and satisfying as it once was. Here are 5 strategies I found helpful in finding balance. Spend some quiet moments of reflection to discover the real reasons you work long hours and to re-set your priorities. Find ways to reduce working hours. Please share.

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Work Family Finds Kids and Family 272

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Grocery Planning/Buying Tips. Know Your Buy Price.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

For the Mommas

JANUARY 6, 2021

Amazon: Buy 3 Save $5 Select Personal Care Items. Amazon is offering $5 off when you buy 3 Select Personal Care Items. Add 3 items from the selection to your Shopping Basket via the “Add to Basket” When you’re done shopping, click the “Proceed to Checkout” button. Fl Oz ONLY $6.99. Reg $8.99).

Personal Care 52

Personal Care Amazon Buy Buying 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 24, 2024

Her Day 3 assignment reminded me of what I have done so many times in my years of life: taking a hard, sad situation and finding the little bits of joy that have come from that situation. Despite her ho-hum attitude going into the challenge, the author did find herself a bit more joyful at the end of the challenge. Not too much.

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Clothes Clothing Toaster Ovens Work 190

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I suppose matching sets are rather common, though; I mean, you buy sets of dishes and sets of silverware. You buy 12 of the same placemats, and 6 of the same bath towels. My silverware collection is similarly mixed-up, because I have some from the Buy Nothing Group and some from the abandoned house.

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Saving Money Money Painting Lamps 206

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Right now, many people wonder if now is the right time to buy a house. In the United States, where I live, there is interest in buying now, before prices completely recover and while interest rates are near record lows. Here are two things to consider before you buy a home: Why are You Buying the House?

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Buy Buying Debt Emergency Fund 217

For the Mommas

JULY 22, 2020

Amazon: Buy 3 Save $5 Select Personal Care & Beauty Items. Amazon is offering $5 off when you buy 3 Select Personal Care & Beauty Items. Add 3 items from the selection to your Shopping Basket via the “Add to Basket” When you’re done shopping, click the “Proceed to Checkout” button.

Personal Care 59

Personal Care Beauty Amazon Buy 59

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! Career-wise while I studied biology at university I came out to find very few opportunities in my field. If it wasn’t absolutely critical, I didn’t buy it.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Buying a house: A step-by-step guide 1. Determine why you want to buy a house Purchasing a home is a major decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Make a list of what’s important to you in a home.

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 10, 2020

We all need a helping hand sometimes, but it can be hard to find friendly people to provide it. The Buy Nothing Project started as a form of hyper-local gift economy in which people give and exchange freely without the expectation of receiving anything in return. Join Just One Buy Nothing Facebook Group. Request Items.

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Saving Money Money Buy Buying 72

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Plus, you may want more coupons for your favorite products than you can find in the weekly inserts you receive. It’s no wonder that some shoppers look to buy coupons instead of hunting them down themselves. But can you buy coupons? While you can find coupons for sale online, we don’t recommend doing so.

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Buy Buying Re-use Newspaper 45

Couponing 101

MAY 15, 2020

Crafty folks may have already put together their own DIY masks, but if you don’t have a magical touch with fabric, you can also buy a reusable cloth mask. Due to the overwhelming demand, there may be shipping delays, so you may need to keep using your DIY mask for the time being. Want to look cute even with your face covered?

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Clothes Clothing Los Angeles Clothing and Accessories 66

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 26, 2013

In years past, we used a credit card to purchase our gifts and paid the card off in January. I’m looking forward to a stress-free January, because our gifts in 2013 will be paid for with cash as we buy them in November & December. And secondly, finding $1000 is not easy. Let us know your plans in the comments.

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Christmas Club Finds October 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 28, 2023

for the way words land where they’re supposed to Sometimes, when I’m writing a post and I question whether it’s really that helpful or of much consequence, I am reminded of what I read in You Could Make This Place Beautiful. I had a terrible time finding the appropriate opening to locate the paper, but I finally did.

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Thankful Washer and Dryer Laundry Printers 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Nor is it healthy.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. Hopefully these ideas will give you the inspiration you need to find the cash for your summer vacation. 10 Ways to Find Cash for Your Summer Vacation. 10 Ways to Find Cash for Your Summer Vacation.

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Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

However, there are many convenience foods that we buy today that are unnecessary. Many of these items are just as easy to make at home and will save us money. For years, I thought the only way to get broth for recipes was to buy it at the store. I’ll never use store bought broth again. Chicken or Beef Broth.

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At Home Making Home Food 199

Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

Immediately Stop Spending If you’re researching ways to save money while drinking a nine-dollar drink from Starbucks, you’re not in the right mindset. Don’t use your phone or any fancy apps. Cut cable or find an alternative. Pick two or three you use the most, and cancel the rest.

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Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Saving 52