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? The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2014

She is the recipient of her older sister’s hand me downs and so far she hasn’t pitched a fit about that. With my list, I went to my favorite thrift store to see what I could find. brand new white dress shoes for my oldest daughter – $2.50 What I’m still looking for at the thrift stores: shorts.

Thrifty 113

Thrifty Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

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 130

Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

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

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. 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.

2015 100

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