Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Find Back to School Clothes for Less. Whether your child is in school uniforms or traditional clothing for school, you are probably looking for ways to get back to school for less. Buying back to school clothes can be quite pricey, and leave you feeling broke before the school year even begins. Attend clothing swaps.

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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. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Here are some helpful tips to get you going.

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Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

With these four simple strategies, you can save a ton of money on children’s clothes. Retailers discount out-of-season clothing, and these discounts can be substantial. Try to find seasonal items that can be worn all year. Buy Used Clothing. Buy Out of Season.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Some of my favorite finds: Calvin Klein jeans that FIT LIKE A GLOVE.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I use this spreadsheet. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas. Have a Virtual Yard Sale.

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Couponing 101

MAY 15, 2020

As stay-at-home restrictions are lifted, the CDC continues to recommend wearing cloth face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Crafty folks may have already put together their own DIY masks, but if you don’t have a magical touch with fabric, you can also buy a reusable cloth mask. for a pack of 10. shopDisney.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In January, the four of us put together a long list of games we wanted to play, many of which were just gathering dust in the basement, and it has become a joint New Year’s resolution to get through all of them before the year is over! When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

If you are looking for a way to save some money or if you are looking for a place to find good deals, you should check out your local thrift. Thrift stores are great places to find all sorts of things, but they are especially good places to find clothing. Tip : Don’t be afraid to have clothing altered. Make a Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you keep your head and are persistent, you can find many things you want or need, all in near perfect condition, for a fraction of the cost with NO TAXES due. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead.

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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. Established flea markets (the ones that are in permanent buildings and are open year round) are good places to find a variety of things as well. Take a peek.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Do you shun clothing made at overseas factories and instead buy 100% natural cotton clothing? That means for centuries, women have been using reusable cloth pads. To our ancestors, cloth pads were just a way of life, not worthy of the ick factor they now get. Cloth pads are easy to take care of.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Packing even for a beach trip in just a carry-on can be a little tricky if you aren’t used to packing light. Mix and Match When you carry fewer items, you need all your clothing to work together. If all your tops go with all your bottoms, you’ll find your choices are more than expected. Do Laundry There’s no way around it.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 24, 2015

Bonus: They’re cute enough to use as a clutch, so you can keep your fancy handbag at home. No problem; now you can pack your wet suit without it touching your dry clothes. I keep one in my gym bag to hold my sweaty work-out clothes. Want to take a dip before catching your afternoon flight?

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 12, 2016

Publix Cheap Finds this week. Here are all your top deals starting this Wednesday (or Thursday, depending on your area), — with the top coupons to use to get the best savings ! 1 Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloth on sale $5.99. 1 Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloth on sale $5.99. Shopping at Publix?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

After posting about how I packed a week's worth of clothes in a backpack , I promised you a post on how to pare down your toiletries. Even when I do more than usual, I still don't use too many products. I rounded up all the things I normally use at home. I've also included what I use for my hair and my eyecare.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I cleaned out our closets a couple of weekends ago and I found that we are in need of some spring & summer clothes. By far the best find of the day was the pair of Keen shoes (in the above picture) for my oldest daughter. By far the best find of the day was the pair of Keen shoes (in the above picture) for my oldest daughter.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 6, 2024

Knowing the struggle of a heavy suitcase, I started packing a bit lighter on every trip, immediately only using a carry-on after that. Each trip, I would cut things that I traveled with before and never used. Did I use this makeup product? Lightweight top layer I often find myself chilly no matter the weather. Not at all.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2023

Open those windows and freshen up your home with these 20 spring cleaning tasks , Plus find a FREE checklist at the end of the list. What is it about the springtime that makes us want to clean? Pull out your spring clothes and pack up your fall/winter clothes for storage. Let us know in the comments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

If you ask someone if they like to sit around and compare things; people, clothing styles, shiny cars, neighborhoods, they’ll tell you, “No, of course not, it isn’t nice to compare.” Consumer goods juggernaut, Wal-Mart, offers its consumers the chance to bring in ads and essentially use them as coupons at the register. Dare to Compare.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

While I’m sure you use vinegar in a variety of ways around your home, check out some of my favorite unusual uses for vinegar. I hope you find a new little trick. Adding vinegar to the final rinse removes any residue and softens your clothes. Using a rag or sponge soaked in vinegar, wipe the blades clean.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

USB Data Blocker for when you need to charge your phone and use a public outlet. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. I've used this with the flat magnet inside my case (not attached to my phone). This one will charge your phone 2-3 times fully, and you can use it to charge two devices at a time.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. 9 – Find free entertainment. It is NOT a spending account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Since I already had some sandrete (a kind of cement I use to fill the lines in my brick sidewalk), I decided to wait on getting a kit and do a bit more research. Something to use to write messages on the wet cement. I used the sandrete I already had. Pretty things to embed in the wet cement.

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For the Mommas

JULY 16, 2019

Target Deal Days : Save on Furniture, Clothing, Toys & More. Here are the deals you can find now: 30% off Indoor Furniture. 30% off Original Use Men’s Clothing. 30% off Art Class Kids Clothing. Continue reading Target Deal Days : Save on Furniture, Clothing, Toys & More at FTM.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2014

You know that I love a good deal, and I never want to pay full price, so I appreciate being able to find deals and coupons. Now that I’m back in college, it is even more important to save wherever possible, so I’m very excited to check out Coohpons.com , a new site that can help us all save while doing online shopping.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2013

Just use code SAVE10 to save $10 off your first purchase of $10 or more. ThredUp is a gently used children’s clothing consignment shop. Be sure to browse around to find the best deals to use your $10 credit on! You should be able to get $10 worth of FREE clothing. All you’ll pay is $6.95

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money , the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Our elders knew how to get the most use out of everything they owned and you can do the same. Put them in the freezer for future use.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

As you probably know by now, beloved children’s clothing retailer Gymboree (which also owns Crazy 8) has filed for bankruptcy. And this is the last week that you can use their gift cards! Find your nearest store here or shop online. The post Last Week to Use Gymboree / Crazy 8 Gift Cards!

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Our elders knew how to get the most use out of everything they owned and you can do the same. Put them in the freezer for future use.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2012

Looking to save on kid’s clothes? ThredUP allows parents to find gently used children’s clothing, toys, or books. When kids go through clothes as fast as they do, this is a great option to save. Then you should check out this deal today to get a $20 ThredUP credit for just $10. New to Eversave ?

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Head on over to Target where you can get 20% Off Kids & Baby Clothing ! Use coupon code KIDS at checkout. I can’t wait to dress my girls in some cute fall clothing! Find more Target Deals happening this week and fill your cart with the best bargains! The post Target: 20% Off Kids Clothing Online!

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The Coupon Game

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Are you looking to find clothes for your children at a great price?! It's a kid's clothing swap website. for shipping and pay nothing to ship your swapped clothes. The users have ratings, so you know the type of person you're getting clothes from. Plus, use the code " mysavings " and get 2 months FREE!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. Makeup, nail polish, and clothes. But I had to SHOP for clothes.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 25, 2016

I don’t know what I’d do without my portable steamer – I seriously use it almost every day! And right now on Amazon , you can pick up this Portable Travel Clothing Steamer for only $19.99 (regularly $39.99) when you use code 3MDIB2I2 at checkout! The post Portable Travel Clothing Steamer – $19.99

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