Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2015

Two drawers of her dresser pretty much disintegrated over the holidays and the poor girl was living out of plastic tubs until we found a replacement. I checked some local furniture stores to check the prices of new dressers. So for the first time I checked out Craigslist. Too many stories of Craigslist gone wrong.

Thrifty 100

Thrifty Craigslist Thrifting Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. I had no emotional attachment to any of it and I was happy to make that money right before the holidays. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

Christmas 130

Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. I had no emotional attachment to any of it and I was happy to make that money right before the holidays. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

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. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. What is your skill set?

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

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. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. What is your skillset?

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130