Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2023

Packing-wise, I plan to include the following: Bottles and burp clothes I am somewhat neurotic when it comes to washing bottles. Clothes No Disney packing list for babies is complete with the most obvious item – clothes! When packing clothes to wear on your Walt Disney World vacation, the time of year is crucial!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

When we were all settled in, and the weeks after that, we realized how jaded we were in thinking that rent, groceries and utilities would be all we needed. I remember unpacking my clothes when we first moved in, and being all excited to get my belongings in their place in my new home. Rubber gloves, toilet scrubbers, plunger.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

This would include your monthly mortgage payment or rent payment. Clothes are a necessity. Designer name brand clothing is a luxury. Monthly clothing costs would include any pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, and outfits that are needed for you, your spouse, or your kids. How much money do you need to live?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. I love nice clothing, but I’ve now adopted a more minimalist wardrobe.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. We rent now and are much happier. People are surprised that we are in our fifties and renting, but it works for us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

You can even rent a carpet cleaner for less than it would cost to have your house professionally cleaned, in many cases. Color themes are a great way to go because you can decorate for them easily and inexpensively with colored table clothes, napkins, plastic ware, and so on.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

School is in session ; and that means time to get your school supplies, supply for the classes and as a teacher, as much as you all do for teaching our precious kids, we want to help out as much as we can — including many stores that offer discount travel, school supplies, clothes, or food, these stores get extra credit with teachers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

You can rent a movie, turn-off the lights, grab a bowl of popcorn, and enjoy it with the family. Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. It is not the location that matters but the company.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments. Variable categories change monthly depending on your spending habits and include categories like groceries, dining out, clothing, utilities, and entertainment. To find three categories to reduce, take a look at your variable expenses.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 5, 2015

Kids DVDs $5 & Under Rent St. 99 (Amazon Instant Video) Up to 70% off Baby Clothing Get even more Amazon deals HERE. Here are some other deals happening on Amazon right now: Coleman Sundome 3-Person Tent – $42.48 ( Thanks Passion for Savings !) Vincent for $.99 Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. Cradles, cribs, play pens, changing tables, strollers, high chairs, diapers, diaper bags, car seats, baby clothes and TOYS TOYS TOYS and more TOYS. We rent a shelter (usually), and it is bare! Humans need stuff.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 21, 2012

Make your own punching bag out of old clothes and some fabric. Rent workout videos from the library. Try walking around the neighborhood each day. Use soup cans or water bottles instead of weights. Put on some music and dance. Do some heavy gardening outside. Jump rope in place. Take a run. Walk your dog every day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2014

The happy result of this is that our venue was substantially cheaper than even renting out a hall. The use of the tables came with the venue and while they are certainly not fancy tables, we will be covering them with table cloths anyway. The fact that the camp has tables will save us upward of $120.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If we wanted extra money for something like school clothes or makeup, we were given a chore to earn it. Clothing and furniture are just a couple of the things you can buy on the Facebook marketplace , Craigslist , and OfferUp. For one-time projects, consider renting. It was rarely just handed out. We literally just did this.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 8, 2010

It was eventually suggested that maybe I costume shows using rented pieces, or thrifted. But you know I had to try. The thing is…I can’t sew. I mean, at all. I no longer remember how many times I broke a machine in college. Maybe not so much with the sewing when I was costuming… But still.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Do you watch a lot movies at the theater or rent a lot of movies through a mail order service? Wash your clothes in cold water. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store. Do the same for books.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2014

We drive a 10 year old car, we buy our clothes used, we never have date night or go out to eat, we don’t pay for entertainment outside the home. In short, we sacrifice a lot to eat this way (groceries are our highest monthly expense behind rent), but we all find this lifestyle worthwhile.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Because your body is changing so much, pregnancy is actually a great time to rent a gown or cocktail dress. Rent the Runway has an entire section dedicated to bump-friendly gowns and they’re gorgeous, flowy and will make you feel like the glowing maternal goddess that you are. These are also great for stunning maternity photos.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

Once in the store, I make sure to find discounted or cheaper alternatives to what I’ve pinned–you’d be amazed how many variations of the same type of article of clothing are available! Utilizing this system has allowed me to amass a stylish, updated wardrobe at a fraction of the suggested retail price. If so, how?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Cute maternity clothes are difficult to come by, especially at reasonable prices, but not impossible. Rent the Runway : Visit the site for affordable prices on rentals for formal events in their “Bump Friendly” section. Some of my favorites include: Maternity Spanx Mama Shorts , $32. Assets by Sarah Blakely Maternity Pantyhose , $16.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you know this in advance, you can pack less, knowing you’ll be able to do laundry, especially if you have young children who go through a LOT of clothes! Having our own car means we don’t have to rent one and we can bring a LOT from home. Never get insurance through the rental car company if you rent a car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2012

While money, electronics, a special book or clothing are all welcomed, an experienced based gift might provide special insight into their future for your young graduates. Rent a luxury yacht or car for the day and take them on a lets pretend voyage or sign them up for a rich kid camp. Show your graduates a simpler life.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MAY 12, 2011

Thanks to a fusing of technology and fashion you can now score a DL piece for your collection without having to decide between that and paying your rent! With a huge celebrity following (including my favorite petite fashionista , Rachel Bilson !)

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The Coupon Game

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

I like to have a little wiggle room in my grocery, health, dining out, clothing, etc. Here's how you may budget it: Groceries = $150 Gas = $100 (2 vehicles) Clothing = $40 Dining Out / Entertainment = $60 Healthcare / Dr Appts = $50 Gifts = $50 Vacation Fund = $50 You get the general idea, I hope. But also notice the vacation fund.

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The Coupon Game

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

I like to have a little wiggle room in my grocery, health, dining out, clothing, etc. Here's how you may budget it: Groceries = $150 Gas = $100 (2 vehicles) Clothing = $40 Dining Out / Entertainment = $60 Healthcare / Dr Appts = $50 Gifts = $50 Vacation Fund = $50 You get the general idea, I hope. But also notice the vacation fund.

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Budgeting Budget Vacation Credit Cards 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

Instead of seeing a movie, rent. racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. selection of clothes at a fraction of the price before the next year. Or rent it from the library. Have everyone over. for a game night. 5 – Make time for creative family fun! You don’t have to spend an arm and.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

For example, your statutory expenditures, such as rent, utilities, and gas, go into one envelope. Your variable expenditures, such as groceries, entertainment, clothing, and so on, all go into their own separate envelopes. The idea is to make sure that you only spend the money in the envelope as per its designation.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. Take a picnic dinner to the beach after 5 p.m. which is when most stop charging admission. Take a tour of your local fire department. Just call ahead and ask. Create murals with sidewalk chalk.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. Take a picnic dinner to the beach after 5 p.m. which is when most stop charging admission. Take a tour of your local fire department. Just call ahead and ask. Create murals with sidewalk chalk.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Renting, not having super nice furniture or cars, having mismatched dishes and bedding. No new clothes, no vacation, no extra anything. The day I realized that the house needed to go, was the day God spoke into my heart about what we needed to do next in our debt free journey. We completely started over. We stopped buying stuff.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? The easiest part – it comes naturally to me at this point.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. My dad was a blue-collar worker – a machine operator on the railroad who sometimes got laid off for periods of time in the winter.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

” Daisy presents Taking Care of Clothes posted at Add Vodka , saying, “I somehow doubt its a secret that I have a large wardrobe. I love clothes, and they really are to blame for my spending problems in the first place. A world without fashion would be a world without fun. Real Estate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Without a job, it’s impossible for these young people – who are usually without much savings yet – to pay their rent or make payments on a vehicle, and they find themselves eager to return to the comfort of their parents’ house where rent and food is often free. Chores are not just for teenagers. How do you approach it?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries.

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