Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Michael from Financial Ramblings wants you to take a look at ALL of your expenses; take a good, hard look and figure out where you can trim your expenses as you Save Money by Re-Shopping Your Recurring Expenses. Are you a fan of Craigslist? Do you have a smart phone?

Craigslist 184

Craigslist Fridays Wedding Money 184

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

At the beginning of June, I was able to transfer the $100 to our savings account, however we had a lot other gifts to purchase in June and I ended up using some of our Christmas money to cover the money spent. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Have a pantry challenge.

June 100

June Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

Any grocery money that is left over at the end of August will go towards my Christmas Savings Account to make up for my shortfall from June. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Not sure about a pantry challenge? Here are some other ways to make up a shortfall: Host a yard sale.

Club 100

Club Christmas July August 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

I am a big Dave Ramsey fan and I often listen to his show while I’m cooking dinner. ACTUAL MONEY PUT TOWARDS DEBT OVER 5 YEARS (because of interest during the 5 years) – $200,000. Once we got married we realized we have great jobs and a great income, but where is all the money going? It takes money and organization.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

We made some money too, about $150. We also told them that they were going to need to earn their spending money for souvenirs during our beach vacation this year and that became their motivation. We placed ads on Craigslist several days in a row before the sale. Make sure your headline on Craigslist is very descriptive.

Craigslist 153

Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153