Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s. This is where free smartphone apps like RedLaser and Google Shopper are so valuable. You can’t be timid to make this work; you have to stand strong, speak up, and tell the manager exactly what you want.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. As a recent article in CNN notes, buying secondhand clothes no longer comes with a stigma. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children.

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

Amusing Free Produce Living within walking distance of our city library is another win. Also, thrifting —I very rarely buy new, it’s normally secondhand. I’m super picky, I don’t mind taking my time, and shopping with their preferences in mind because I don’t want them to think ugh, used clothes!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Use paper drop cloth to wrap. If you are like me, you have old material or clothing that is no longer loved or needed. Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Use free down loadable templates to print your own gift tags. Ask for gift boxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Here are some tips to try so that you can become money smart and debt free. Ways to help you achieve a thrift life. If you have 2 to 3 cards and pay them regularly, your credit history will remain blemish free. Mix and match your clothing and make use of everything you have.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, here’s my FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to help you get started. However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. Hopefully, that’s your goal too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. A wheel barrow – free. She pressed the wheel barrow on me for free so I took it home.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

I mean, doesn't the saying go, "the best things in life are free.". Over the weekend, I went to a Clothing Swap Party at Brianne's house. I have never been to a clothing swap party before, but I am going to make sure to go to a lot more.maybe even host some myself. My Outfit: Blazer: Banana Republic; Thrifted $6.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Variable categories change monthly depending on your spending habits and include categories like groceries, dining out, clothing, utilities, and entertainment. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details. It saves us $67 a month.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Read 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be. 9 – Find free entertainment. You just need some imagination and a nose for free family fun. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Switch from paper tissues to flannel cloth hankies - Flannel is so much softer on my kids' little noses. Thanks for reading.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

The help you provide might ease an obligation that in turn frees up financial resources. Here are some ways that you can give without writing a check: Give your time : Whether you donate time at a charity, or whether you offer to babysit your friend’s children while she looks for a job, the time you give can free up resources.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Visit your local thrift shop. Even if your local thrift shop does not have a costume section, you can still find some fun and funky secondhand clothing to use for costumes. Try to find a seller who offers free shipping. This is a great way to get the costumes you need for free! Peruse these items and get creative!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

Clothing and certain household items can be deducted as long as they are in "good used condition or better." The fair market value of used clothing and other personal items is usually far less than the price you paid for them. There are no fixed formulas or methods for finding the value of items of clothing. Household items.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Choose thrift first. And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. Two tips to consider: set your water heater thermostat at 120 degrees F or lower and wash your clothing in cold water. You will save about $2.50

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 18, 2011

I always give my son some incentive to spend the afternoon trying on his clothes! Mix old and new - Once you have stock of what you have, buy clothes to match. Spiffing up what you already have with new item is a great way to get extended use out of your kid’s clothing. Try everything on.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Stores like Sears and JC Penney sent out free merchandise catalogs 3 inches thick and people ordered their stuff from those if they couldn’t find it in a store. There was no polyester clothing. Clothing had to be ironed to look good.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Winter clothes. These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Now that they failed to keep their resolutions, some folks are deciding to free up space by donating their last years equipment, or selling it. Other tips. Snag a discounted gift card online.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Free Books A variety of books that are offered on the Kindle are actually free. Little Women , for example, can be downloaded for free. Classics are not the only type of free books available, and you can find hundreds of options, including romances, business related books, and more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Ask for a catalogue of events around the region; the booklets are usually free and very helpful. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. The YMCA is usually very community oriented, so they may be able to give you some good tips. Travel Tips'

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 6, 2009

Recycling your clothing, shopping at thrift stores, and reselling your old items are to SAVE GREEN!!! Recycling/Swapping Clothing It's time for spring cleaning and what better way to get rid of old clothing and start a new, than selling or recycling what you already have. Here are some tips and ways to Go Green.

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Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 3, 2009

My husband found this jacket at a thrift store for like 2 bucks. I always feel like I’ve found a real treasure when it causes a stir at a place that sees clothes old and new all day long! Feel free to salute me. I’m always so thrilled by my husband’s thrift store finds. I LOVE IT. But I don’t care. I’m still the Captain.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Years ago, my husband received a free family membership by working at the front desk of the gym from 6 – 9 am two Saturdays a month. Related Reading: 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be.

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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. You are finally free. Humans need stuff. We need stuff to survive.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

MARCH 31, 2010

My Outfit: Blazer: Thrifted from The Garment District $8 Grey Strip Tee: Clothing Swap at Brianne's Free Jeans: H&M $40 Shoes: Forever 21 $13 Necklace: Ebay $10 Total: $71. It is funny how something so simple as an outfit, can uplift your spirits tremendously. But, it really can.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

This is what I did and the job was much bigger than I thought so, come bed time, the bed was still under a pile of clothing! Have a big box ready to take the throw-away items and another for anything that is good enough to go to the local thrift store. Here’s a tip – don’t empty your entire closet onto the bed late in the afternoon.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students. No matter what.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

MARCH 26, 2010

A couple of weeks back I was contact by Martin and his wife, Erica of PB &J Boutique , an amazing and affordable online clothing store in Chico, California to conduct a review of one of their items. Besides being super affordable, the best part of PB&J Boutique is they offer FREE SHIPPING and RETURNS within the United States.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! The cats In my free time, I (probably obviously, considering my career) love to read, and I’m in a local book club. I started simply doing free Youtube classes with a Walmart mat. I even cleaned the studio for 6 months in exchange for free classes! I guess automatic cars LOL.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 195

Work With What You've Got

MARCH 4, 2011

I seriously get paid to talk to people and handle clothes. I don't remember the last time I was this stress-free. Boots, Docs, thrifted Watch, Swatch Bead bracelet, self made. SO MUCH FUN. Plus I had a co-worker remark that she noticed that I was doing really well, and that my customer service skills are excellent.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2011

I am having a lot of luck with thrifting this spring. We found summer jammies and shorts at our favorite thrift store a few weeks ago. I also stumbled on a yard sale recently that had girls clothes in great condition marked at 3 for $1. Are you thinking ahead when you are thrifting? Thanks for reading.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Thrift and craft stores can also inspire your creative spirit, as well as offer great low cost accessories for your new costume. And you can always get this FREE Creative and Cute Halloween Costumes: 13 Costume Ideas to Make at Home ebook. 9) Shop Online with FREE Shipping and Save Time & Money ! 2) Make Your Own.

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Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Full size metal wheelbarrow – free. After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Feel free to start halfway through, or even have a February no-spend challenge! What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Challenge accepted!

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