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. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. Don’t look to buy used car seats though as you can’t be sure of their safety and whether they have previously been involved in an accident.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home 15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs. These are simple, easy ways that our family takes to help the environment and to save money. Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

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. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money. Simply place a comfortable chair by a window and set a floor lamp or a small table and a lamp next to it. You can take time out every week to read the paper, or a magazine, or a new book.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Too often, I resort to the mall or Target when I need or want something. This is going to be a daily challenge for me.

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Saving SAHM Sanity

APRIL 22, 2013

Buy second hand. ~Use reusable bags These take a little more time and cost a little more: ~Use your library! My library allows me not only to check out books, but magazines, movies, even video games. Meat, veggies, clothes, ect. Check out consignment mommies for seasonal consignment sales near you.

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Consignment Buying Second-Hand Library Compost 45

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

Buy second-hand. From Chicago to Milwaukee to San Francisco, there are clusters of discount designer stores known as premium outlet malls. Find one near you and plan a trip. These outlet smalls specialize in moving surplus merchandise directly from well-known designers. Don’t turn up your nose at gently worn pieces.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Buy second hand. Cancel your cable and sign up for an online streaming service like Netflix or Hulu instead. Don’t run your air conditioner unless it’s essential and turn off lights and appliances that aren’t needed. Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand. You will save about $2.50 a day, and avoid sending those paper cups to the landfill. Choose thrift first. The result is less packaging in the land fills, and the money saved is still in your pocket.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment. Turn it Off- Lights, computers, and other electronics consume energy and our money.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

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. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. I’ll go into more detail in an upcoming post. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing. I truly am not opposed to shopping at retail stores, but I regularly find what I need for myself and my daughters at thrift stores and spend a fraction of the price.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Consider cash-saving strategies such as borrowing, hiring, shopping at cheaper stores, buying second-hand or asking the new grandparents to buy a particular item. So, to shop and save money when you are expecting a baby, firstly think carefully about what you definitely need and purchase these items first.

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Saving Money Cribs and Bassinets Money Baby 219

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I want to focus on being content with what I have and I’m pretty sure I’ll survive. Choose Thrift First.

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