Work With What You've Got

AUGUST 18, 2009

Tina and I are thinking of setting up a Dallas clothing, accessories and shoe swap for the ladies. We are aiming for FREE because we think charging goes against the principal of a swap. After that, the leftover items will be sort of free for the taking (but be fair! Tags: Swap Dallas.

Dallas 40

Dallas Swap Fair-Trade Clothing and Accessories 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Take leftovers for your lunch at work or throw a salad together in the morning. This makes clothes shopping so much easier, faster and cheaper as you know what to look for and what to avoid. Get the whole family involved in meal preparation. This makes getting dressed in the morning much quicker and simpler, saving you precious time.

Fitness 198

Fitness Meals Work Food and Drink 198

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Go to a plant swap. You can visit sites such as ABCTeach.com and PBSKids.org to find all sorts of fun and free print outs. Have fun after a storm making mud pie.

Activism 111

Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Use leftover cereal as ice cream toppings. 4. With Your Neighbors: Rally your friends and families together and have a huge clothes and shoes swap. 10 Lucky Readers will win 9 full value Tony’s Coupons. Moms Weigh In On 9 Ways to Get MORE Everyday Value. Freeze stale bread for bread pudding, croutons or bread crumbs.

Giveaway 78

Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Go to a plant swap. You can visit sites such as ABCTeach.com and PBSKids.org to find all sorts of fun and free print outs. Have fun after a storm making mud pie.

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40