Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. It turns out, quite easily.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. I cleaned out our closets a couple of weekends ago and I found that we are in need of some spring & summer clothes.

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Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

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. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Check the Kids Section. Children’s clothing is generally much cheaper than the adult equivalent. Go Frugal'

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Lunch Bags Plastic grocery bags also make great lunch bags for your kids or for you. Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Many times, people use trash bags to transport used clothing, but grocery bags will work as well.

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Reuse Grocery Groceries Recycle 272

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. My kids had a fun time looking at the hair styles and clothing choices of their parents through the years. I reorganized my bedroom closet and dresser. I reorganized years worth of photos that were in boxes.

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Thrift Stores 2014 Garage Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids. However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. My best finds.

Garage Sale 100

Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. No worries about safety back then.

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

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. Babies grow quickly, so you might find perfectly good baby clothes that were barely used at a thrift shop. Your sister has some baby clothes her kid has outgrown.

Saving Money 67

Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Use paper drop cloth to wrap. I bought a roll in 2011 and have been using it for everything from Christmas wrap to kid crafts to posters to mailing packages every since. If you are like me, you have old material or clothing that is no longer loved or needed. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales.

Thrifty 174

Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

In order to fit in, you might want to dress the same way your co workers dress or drive a similar quality car or send the kids to that upscale private school. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. Included here is peer pressure. Temperament.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The days of summer are waning and to parents of school-age kids, that can mean only one thing — School Shopping! I love, Love, LOVE clothes. I also love dressing my kids well. I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Kids could roam the neighborhood by themselves safely. On Christmas eve, gangs of kids caroled from house to house. Kids addressed adult neighbors as Mr or Mrs so and so, not by first name. Kids walked to school.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2011

As I am trying to choose thrift first when it comes to purchases for my family and our home, I realized once again recently that my local, friendly thrift store rarely lets me down. Armed with a mental list of things that I needed to keep my eye open for, I headed to the store on Wednesday for the 50% off sale.

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Thrifting Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Thrift Stores 149

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Dad was a WWII generation kid who grew up on a farm in the Mid-west. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Once you learn the skills, you can pass along your fix it attitude and ability to your kids. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”. If so, you are in the minority.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! Humans need stuff. We need stuff to survive.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I mention in another post, I did struggle when my kids were little but we made it through it. If I had know about all of the ways to save, I would have taught my kids at a young age to help them save later in life. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Use Coupons.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I mention in another post, I did struggle when my kids were little but we made it through it. If I had know about all of the ways to save, I would have taught my kids at a young age to help them save later in life. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Use Coupons.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew. and she makes all her own clothes”. To custom design and hand tailor.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

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.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Grocery 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Winter clothes. Stores also stock up on gift sets with cosmetics for the holidays and may need to move it fast in January. On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. Other tips.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Adjusting to a new town can be difficult, but using these tips to explore can make that adaption period easier. Frugal Fun Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy? Travel Tips'

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Gather some old clothes including some jeans and an old shirt. Stuff the clothing pieces with leaves until they are nice and full. You can find plenty of frames at your local dollar store or thrift store. Kids will love this craft! Frugal crafts for kids Fall' 5 Fun Crafts to Do with Leaves: 1.

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Craft Crafts Thrift Stores Art 75

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

As my kids have grown, I have expanded my work hours at our office and by the end of the week, I’m too cooked to cook , so take out it is! We did this and realized that we have Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney +, and Sling TV—and my kids want HBO Max. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods. The key is to invest the time to.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

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. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

If your kids wear uniforms to school, you know that they can be pricey, especially if you buy everything from the uniform shops. But you don’t have to break your budget on clothes, especially with these easy tips to help you save on school uniforms. Tips to Save on School Uniforms. Tips to Save on School Uniforms. Shop Around.

Clothing and Accessories 99

Clothing and Accessories JC Penneys Saving Clothes 99

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. I’ll keep it until the grand-kids outgrow it and then try to sell it for the same amount. Kid’s scooter – $1.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

I often find myself saying “I wish I had that when my kids were little” OR “you’d use that once and never use it again” I understand you want the best for your baby and shopping for them is very exciting. Stick to the essentials like diapers, wipes, bottles, formula, crib + bedding, car seat, and clothing.

Baby 40

Baby Kroger 2016 Saving 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

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. We can also take advantage of free Redbox rental codes , free kids activities , or invite friends over to play.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. Now that I have kids, I want them to learn the value of a dollar. I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything. . My dad worked first as a meat cutter and then at a factory.

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Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Are you buying too many clothes with an already packed closet? 4 – Start Planning for Spring/Summer Clothing. Before we leave the house, I tell my kids to grab their water bottles. Plan ahead.

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March Financial Goals Budget Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. Hiking, camping, picnicking—these are all things I do with my kids on a regular basis. It can be anything from kids’ toys to storybooks, recipes, school supplies, kids’ clothes, DIY craft supplies—you name it. Do you get what I mean?

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Any mom knows that kids get sick of toys and grow out of clothes pretty darn quickly. For this reason, it makes little sense to buy most kids’ items brand new. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. Raise Kids Who Are Smart About Money. Don’t Be Afraid to Shop Secondhand.

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Money Goals Kids and Family Saving Money 40