Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids.

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 13, 2016

JCPenney price match policy allows price matching for 7 days after purchase: If you buy an item at JcPenney and see it advertised for a lower price somewhere else the same week of purchase, the good new is… JCP will give you money back to match the price. Employees save up to 30% on top of clearance prices: This is my favorite!!!

Shopping 100

Shopping Credit Cards Rewards Sephora 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

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. Lisa Lightner @ A Day In Our Shoes. Organizing Coupons with the Binder Method | Sara Steigerwald @ Sisters Shopping on a Shoe String. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

We still need to buy a chair for the living room, and a pub table for the dining area. When you walk in, the first thing you see is a distressed black bookcase with shoes and bags. It took weeks of searching before the right pieces showed up, but I got them for a steal and saved hundreds of dollars over buying them new.

Craigslist 40

Craigslist Lingerie Thrift Stores Ikea 40

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 15, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed partaking in the craziness with my kids, sisters, and nieces. So, you’ve made a list, know what stores you’re going to, and exactly what you want to buy. You must have the print ads with you, preferably with the items you’re buying circled big so you can find them easily. Plan A and Plan B.

2019 40

2019 Shopping Fridays Re-use 40

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Movies: Twilight Breaking Dawn; Madagascar; Kung Fu Panda; The Amazing Spiderman; Journey2; Rio; Barbie and the Pink Shoes; The Host; Hotel Transylvania; The Lorax; Despicable Me; Monster High; The Dark Knight Rises $9.99 BOGO ALL Trash Back Items Priced $9.99 or less BOGO All Animal Planet Toy Buckets ($9.99

2013 79

2013 Toys Fridays Babies R Us 79

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Purchase Information: Mohu antennas can be purchased in Best Buy, Walmart, or on gomohu.com. Not only do the belts look great, fit perfect, but on top of everything, when you buy a Mission Belt you are also becoming a part of a great philanthropic effort or as we like to call it, “The Mission.” to $149.99.

Dog 40

Dog Holiday Gifts Martha Stewart 40