Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Favorite Thrift Shopping Apps. Have you tried a thrifting app yet?

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Thrifting Shopping Thrift Stores Consignment 58

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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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

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. Buy Used Clothing. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay.

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Clothes Clothing Simple Friends And Family Sale 84

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Thrift shopping, did Macklemore really make it popular? While “I’m gonna pop some tags” is catchy and irresistible to say, we’ve noticed that not just pop songs but the fashion world is embracing a thrifted look as well. Places like Buffalo Exchange, Raggedy Threads, and Thread Up are encouraging consumers to buy used rather than new.

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Thrifting Shopping Clothing and Accessories Newspaper 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. 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.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

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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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. Once you get home, you want to wash the clothing before putting it away.

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Saving Money Thrift Stores Money Thrifting 187

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I love, Love, LOVE clothes. I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting. As a grad student, I had hit a few “vintage” shops but had never really looked to outfit myself or children using resale clothing. Successful thrifting takes a little effort.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

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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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Chances are you’ve got a few pieces tucked away at the back of your closet that could use a little rediscovering. 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”.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. The Items We Typically Buy Used.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment. You probably will find clothes that you had forgotten you even had; I certainly did! You’ll need to be able to sort clothing into piles according to what you find.

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. It doesn’t mean that you have to wear sack cloth and douse yourself in ashes every morning. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. Don’t know how to cook?

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I cleaned out our closets a couple of weekends ago and I found that we are in need of some spring & summer clothes. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Plastic grocery bags can be irritating and useful all at the same time. They are useful carry bags in general. Pet Bags If you have pets, then these bags can be very useful. For example, you can use plastic grocery bags to clean out your cat’s litter box. What are some of the ways in which you use them?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I use this spreadsheet every year. Whether you are scrambling to find the money for gifts OR you could just use some extra cash this season, my hope is that this list of ideas (many we’ve done ourselves) helps you find some cash for Christmas. It’s a great time of year to unload, especially if the system was hardly used.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

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. The cost of having a baby is steep.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

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. Awesome, the new price will be $19.99

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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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s. There definitely is a science to haggling and choosing the right words to use. Have you ever used any of these haggling techniques?

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. I’ve been an avid gym member for over 20 years, so I will never tell anyone to give up their gym membership if they truly use it. It saves us $67 a month. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. 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. Use paper from other sources.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

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. This site uses affiliate links. Dining Hall.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Use Coupons. I do remember when I was young, my mom using coupons but now that I think back on it, she was not using them the right way. I had no clue how to use them the right way either but after about a year of learning, I did learn. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. Shop Thrift Stores.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Use Coupons. I do remember when I was young, my mom using coupons but now that I think back on it, she was not using them the right way. I had no clue how to use them the right way either but after about a year of learning, I did learn. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. Shop Thrift Stores.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

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. This site uses affiliate links. Smart Shopping with Coupons.

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Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

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. If you are still reluctant to buy used, consider the below bargains. My best finds.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Ways to help you achieve a thrift life. Mix and match your clothing and make use of everything you have. Use old clothes to cleaning cloths or turn them into table cloths. Turn them into jewelry boxes and use them as you feel. There may be a lot of small boxes that you get with small purchases.

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Debt Thrifty Money Fuel 171

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I use this spreadsheet. Whether you are scrambling to find money for gifts OR you could just use some extra cash this season, my hope is that this list of ideas (many we’ve done ourselves) helps you find some cash for Christmas. It’s a great time of year to unload, especially if the system was hardly used.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

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 Groceries 185

Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 8, 2010

I got this dress at a thrift store a while back and it was floor length. It was eventually suggested that maybe I costume shows using rented pieces, or thrifted. I wasn’t GOING to sew, see I was going to use Stitch Witch. Tags: Wendy Brandes Target second hand Amazon Thrifted. But you know I had to try.

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Thrifting Sewing Thrift Stores Clothes 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

The queen sized comforter that I no longer used can be deducted, but the kids' outgrown mega block set cannot. Clothing and certain household items can be deducted as long as they are in "good used condition or better." Clothing and certain household items can be deducted as long as they are in "good used condition or better."

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Donation Taxes Furniture Clothes 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. I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 4, 2019

When you use it as an opportunity to dress up with your boo, the fun can increase exponentially. Plus, much of the costume relies on clothing pieces you can keep wearing even after the holiday is over. The costume itself is pretty simple, so your main task is finding the right clothing. Halloween is already fun on its own.

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DIY Halloween Barbie Thrift Stores 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. Look for ways to re-use what you already have.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278