Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

The old saying that "clothes make the man" remains true, and style is the distinct flair that ensures each man is an individualist not a cookie-cutter mannequin. It makes sense to buy summer clothes in summer, right? Here’s how it works: people donate clothing to charity. Buy in the Off Season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Yet, how can you continue to donate to charity if you don’t have enough money yourself, or if you have enough, but nothing extra to spare?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. If you have an area of expertise, you can donate your services to charity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Whatever is left unclaimed at the end of the evening gets donated.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Accessories Thrift stores are great places to find clothing accessories like belts, purses, jewelry and the like. Only 2 days left.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Consider how often you get gifts from your family and friends that you don’t especially want knowing they spent more money than they can afford. This year, why not give (and receive) a better gift by telling them to donate to a charity in your name, and you’ll do the same for them? If your child attends. Christmas in July.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

The following list of 25 ideas is broken into two larger categories: ways to reduce your spending and ways to earn extra money. Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you. Many sporting clubs and organizations run a used equipment and clothing pool where they sell on second-hand gear.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. Switch to washing your clothes in cold water. Hang your clothes to dry. Instead of drying, hang clothes on hangers and let them dry naturally.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I use old casual office clothes to work around the house. I have a closet full of work clothes I wore to the office for 20 years, mostly casual slacks and blouses. Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. I hate buying clothes new. I wash my dry cleanable clothing by hand and line dry it.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Have a Virtual Yard Sale. Spend some time and go through your house.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

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. She has less than 15 pieces in her wardrobe. Get rid of the fear of not having something just in case. Get Organized'

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 29, 2015

It’s time to let you in on a secret style bloggers and fashion designers have known for years: A capsule wardrobe will help you cut clutter, save money and create more outfit options than ever. Put simply, it’s a way of minimizing your clothes into a small collection that easily mixes and matches.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

You can sell them for cash or for a donation to your favorite charity. 5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work How many of you work in an office? Her company Castleink.com has teamed up with another company called Recycle for Life. Recycle for Life is the company that buys your old ink cartridges.

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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. In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

Remove everything from the cupboards and clean the shelves with a damp cloth and dry. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat and is not outdated to a food bank. No matter how big or small your pantry is, these steps will help you organize it to be more functional and less frustrating. 7 Simple Steps to an Organized Pantry.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 24, 2013

I know that back to school shopping can be overwhelming between all the new supplies, backpacks, clothes, shoes and more – but the truth is that it doesn’t have to be! Take a few easy steps to help yourself stay sane and save money this school season. Easy Tips to Save on Back to School Shopping: 1. That is crazy!

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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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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money? I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. savings for college for our girls.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Everything from simple meals to simple clothing can help make your life easier. Automatic savings and investments, as well as automatic withdrawals, can help you stay on top of your finances without too much trouble. One of the basic tenets of minimalism is simplicity. You can also improve your finances by simplifying them.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. I found Kristen while searching for a recipe for something, and just fell in love with her writing style & pictures.

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