Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 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. In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 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. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. February Update.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February 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. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

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. Our youngest daughter’s dresser practically disintegrated into pieces over the holiday break.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

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. We are currently trying to teach our daughters this simple habit. You will save about $2.50 a day, and avoid sending those paper cups to the landfill. Choose thrift first. And speaking of lights, avoid incandescent bulbs.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

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. I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We hit our Annual Household Portion (kind of like a deductible) of $10,000 with Medi-Share in 2017 when our daughter had an unexpected medical condition arise that required multiple tests, 3 surgeries, and medication. I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113