Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I’m not advocating anyone to over-spend or buy things that we wouldn’t normally spend money on this month and holiday season, especially if we don’t have the funds. 7 Ways to Save Money in December. Take advantage of the Clothing (Basics) Deals! What are your favorite ways to save in December?

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Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end. And while no new parent wants to skimp on their newborn, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some clever ways to save. The cost of having a baby is steep.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

As your shopping list grows, so might your overwhelming sense of dread. These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. Shopping sales is one of the most obvious (and fun) ways to save money. Stack Savings. Shop Last Minute.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 2, 2014

Although kids will need new pairs each year, most adults have stopped growing and could keep their good pairs for multiple years. If you can make your shoes last longer, you can tuck away the savings in that rainy day fund. Growing up in the 1950′s, people judged you by the state of your shoes. Shoes are expensive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!) Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. There is also essential baby gear, like a car seat, travel system, or baby capsule, that you may need to spend money on. It’s a great way to save money and reduce waste simultaneously.

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JANUARY 17, 2012

In order to keep from going bankrupt from shopping at Whole Foods, I’ve really had to become creative with saving money on groceries! I plan to stick to in-season fruits and vegetables in order to save money (and it will sure make me appreciate the seasonal produce even more). Rachel from Surviving the Stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Look For Imperfect Items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. You can save money too by doing things together.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

This not only saves money, but also removes the stress and puts the fun back into it. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. 8 Ways to Save on Christmas. This also sucks the fun out of gift giving.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

For instance, we regularly do the following frugal activities: Hang clothes to dry indoors on a wooden drying rack, Buy food in bulk when it is cheap and freeze the excess or store it, Buy used (for clothing and furniture), Cut my son and husband’s hair. The locals can be full of information about how to save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time. People lived happy and healthy lives before the advent of the huge range of cleaning products that currently adorn our supermarket shelves; their clothes, bodies and homes were perfectly clean as well. Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2014

If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Instead, you’ll choose items like cloth napkins and cloth towels. Of course, this makes sense. What do you think about Teeuwisse and her lifestyle? Go Frugal'

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

There's nothing like being able to save money overall, but also be able to get waffles or a burger at the same time. I am fascinated by the fact that some gardeners just know how to grow almost anything. I'm especially partial to compression cubes, because it makes my small cube of clothes even more compact.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. Preserve Some of Your Food. Go Green'

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2011

From composting and saving rain water to using cloth napkins and reusable grocery bags, I have made many changes in my life over the last 20 years. When I was a college sophomore, I didn't even know how to cook scrambled eggs, let alone grow my own food. Earth Day has come a long way. I have come a long way too.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Lightning deals on Amazon are a great way to save money. 3 pm Lamaze Cloth Book, Peek-A-Boo Forest. 5 pm Fisher-Price Discover ‘n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym. 3 pm Lamaze Cloth Book, Peek-A-Boo Forest. 5 pm Fisher-Price Discover ‘n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym. Another day of Lightning Deals! 6 pm Neat-Oh!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

And then, well, like a weed that just won’t stop growing, the stuff started piling up again. Considering that many of us have walk in closets that house more clothes than we can wear in three months, it’s easy to see how her philosophy would lead to a lot less clutter, expense, and environmental cost. We loved the feeling.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Old clothing parts. Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item).

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” This is where they exchanged goods, not for money but for other goods or services.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. Family Travel Destinations: U.S.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

The number can be daunting for new or expecting parents, but within a number that large, there is always room for significant savings. I’ll show you which ways you can most effectively assert your will to save money as new parents. Spend a little more now to save in the long run. Frugal parents save money'

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. What if you already do those things and are still looking for more ways to save? Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. You may find seasonal cloth napkins at a discounted price after the holiday.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

So let’s look at some ways to shop and save money when expecting a baby. The fact is, babies grow at an alarming rate and if you buy too many garments in the same size, you’ll have a hard time getting a good amount of wear out of them. Most people understand that money is tight when expecting and would be happy to do this.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

How about clothes? We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie! Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money. What about eating out?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1. Save Money this Spring: #2. Save Money this Spring: #3. We do this and not only is handy when we travel but we also save trees.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If you’re a new or expecting parent without a lot of extra cash, here are a few tips: Babies grow FAST. You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. The Kroger Baby Event will help you save money on baby necessities.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients. How did you get interested in saving money? And during summertime, you can grow many of them easily.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

Up through the 1950′s in America, most housewives lined dried their clothes. Clothes dryers were around, but expensive. Driving across America on a sunny summer day, you could see lines full of clothes swaying in the wind all along the way. Line drying clothing saves dryer cycles. Hang shirts upside down.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Lightning deals on Amazon are a great way to save money. Fisher-Price Grow-to-Pro Basketball. Toy Doll Clothes – 3 Piece Snowflake Pajama Set. Toy Doll Clothes – 4 Piece Sock Hop Set. Toy Doll Clothes – 4 Piece Polo Set. Manhattan Toy Baby Stella Fun in the Sun Baby Doll Clothing.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 24, 2012

If you have kids you know they grow fast and that many times they outgrow their clothing when they’ve only worn it a few times. I work really hard to find great sales for my boys clothing and I often buy from higher end consignment stores to get premium brands for less. Several moms I know rave about thredUp.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

How about clothes? We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie! Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money. What about eating out?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

How about clothes? We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie! Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money. What about eating out?

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? 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. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

What about holidays, cars, homes, designer clothes, retirement? I discovered that most of the stuff I bought, I didn’t really need so it was fairly simple to change my spending habits to save money.” Tarahas this idea – “I made a game of finding new ways to stop spending everything I earned so I could save. So, dream big.

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