Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Wednesday is my favorite day of week and not because it’s HUMP day–i t’s 50% off day at my favorite thrift store. . I have nothing against retail stores. I shop at them regularly, but I love to shop for clothing for myself and my girls at a local thrift store, especially ON WEDNESDAYS.

Thrifting 159

Thrifting Thrift Stores Finds Consignment 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Buy Store Brands. Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. Most of the time, the store brand is a $.20 One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

Saving Money 221

Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! I know I do. In fact, I did today!

Buy 223

Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores How to Save Money on Baby Costs.

Saving Money 213

Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

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.

Thrifting 58

Thrifting Shopping Thrift Stores Consignment 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store. 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”.

Clothing and Accessories 220

Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100