Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Going through and getting rid of things that you know are not going to be of use to you anymore, Get Rid of It. I am going through my closet and reselling alot of items that I know I have no use for. Another online avenue for earning extra revenue is listing your items on Craigslist. Everything will be affordable.

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Craigslist Frugal Holiday Shopping 45

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents. For example, you can turn old t-shirts into baby onesies and use socks as booties. You can also get creative and repurpose items.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Baby Friends And Family Sale 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? You could also use favorite pictures from the year. Pet Sitting.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here are some ways we recycled our moving waste: Creative Ways to Use the Excess Supply. So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting. We also plan to use some of it at Christmas for wrapping paper. When we ship items, we’ll use this paper as filler for the shipping box.

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Moving Company Making Recycle Recycled 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

We’re amazed at how much used high mileage SUVs can still be, but a new vehicle is completely out of the question. I’m a bit squeamish about bringing used upholstered furniture into my house. We want something that can tow the pop-up camper that we bought last fall and we’re having some sticker shock.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Fashion Without Guilt

JANUARY 12, 2010

But no use crying over split milk. I am trying not spend anymore until I make money from what I am not using. What I mean by that is,taking inventory of things in my home that are not being used (i.e. But the main goal is to use what you have to make money. Did anyone get the message that it is already 2010.

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Money Craigslist Frugal 2010 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Alex Duncan shows you how to make a one note balloon bassoon using 40 mm pvc pipe, garden hose, duck tape and a balloon in a You Tube video. Find A Used Instrument. Craigslist – a quick search in my area under musical instruments looking for keyboards showed them from $30 and up. She gives a step by step on her site.

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

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.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings. However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Add it up to get a total.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

I was able to transfer the $100 to our savings account in July, but I''m still short from June when I needed to use some of the savings for other gifts that we needed to buy last month. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. To make up for the shortfall, I''ve decided to do a pantry challenge in August. What''s a pantry challenge?

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Club Christmas July August 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars.

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Canning Cheap Garage Sale Garage 185

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. I am now short by about $100. Have you found yourself short with your savings goal?

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June Club Christmas Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? If it’s too cold where you live to walk outdoors in the winter, many schools have indoor tracks that you can use for free or a small fee (a few dollars). This site uses affiliate links. Think again! Free Workout Videos. All rights reserved.

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Bank Banking Cable Service Money 111

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

That’s motivation to take some time to scour Craigslist and some local second hand furniture stores this week. I’ve put a band-aid on the situation by using plastic tubs for her clothes and a plastic drawer unit for her socks and underwear. Plastic isn’t pretty, but it will work until we find something.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Buy used items. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Buying 1000 rolls of toilet paper in a pack is a whole lot more environmentally friendly than buying 250 packages of those small four packs. It’s also a whole lot cheaper. Buying in bulk lowers the cost per unit of each item substantially. Buy organic.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Use your own car or SUV instead, and look for local campsites that’s easy to get to so you can save on gas. Not all sites will have water sources you can use, so plan accordingly. Borrow or buy a used tent. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one. Bring Old Stuff.

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Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. Setting up sinking funds and using them are two separate things, though. Selling on eBay, Amazon or Craigslist. Bank Your Savings.

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Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 145

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. It was like selling an asset that has value.

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Use coupons and coupon codes ! Use coupons and pair them with sales to help you save. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. This site uses affiliate links. Look for items with free shipping and save even more. Hit up fall garage sales. All rights reserved.

Clothes 90

Clothes Clothing Finds Swap 90

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

These books can run anywhere from $100-$300 and you use them for one semester. There are some books that you might want keep afterward for reference, but in all honesty it’s unlikely that you will use them once you’ve graduated from college. Do you use the book other than to read passages out of it in class?

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College Library Rent Saving 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

It is actually really easy to clean lots of things without using harsh chemicals. Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. 6.) Use the car less. 7.) Buying used.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. But beware, people want to pay yard sale prices at a yard sale, so if you have more time, you could make more by selling larger or more valuable items on Craigslist, local consignment shops, or a local Facebook buy/sell page.

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Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

Living on a budget isn’t just about saving money; it’s also about finding money that you can use to supplement your income. Do you have any old sports equipment that you no longer use? Sell it on eBay or Craigslist. Clean out your closet and take your gently used clothing to a consignment store.

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Budgeting Budget Making Craigslist 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

However, by using such a company, you do have some protection against being harassed by non-genuine people. You can also find home swapping opportunities on websites like Gumtree , Craigslist , Home Exchange , or Loquo. Indulge a passion or use a talent for the good of mankind while you travel.

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Travel Swap Home and Garden Couch 243

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2013

Start using all of your organic kitchen scraps to create your own compost pile which will lead to some amazing soil. Just post a want add on Craigslist or a local gardening forum and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with what you might get for free. Ditch the expensive plant markers and use your creativity instead.

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Gardening Garden Frugal Home and Garden 61

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Use coupons and coupon codes ! Use coupons and pair them with sales to help you save. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. This site uses affiliate links. Look for items with free shipping and save even more. Hit up fall garage sales. All rights reserved.

Clothes 40

Clothes Clothing Swap Garage Sale 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. It is NOT a spending account.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? If it’s too cold where you live to walk outdoors in the winter, many schools have indoor tracks that you can use for free or a small fee (a few dollars). This site uses affiliate links. Think again! Free Workout Videos. All rights reserved.

Bank 40

Bank Banking Cable Service Craigslist 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

It constantly encouraged us and reminded us of small things in Dave’s plan. Find stuff on the side of the road and sell it on craigslist or Facebook. Also, we did fun stuff that each of us wanted… That way is wasn’t too strict. Only working hard together will get us out of this.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Read on for strategies we use that really work! From an early age, my Dad instilled in us the value of hard work and living within your means. I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. Cancel everything you don’t use. For example, are you using that gym membership?

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

We saved any that we could from my husbands checks, we sold things from around the house on craigslist and ultimately we started taking everything we earned from our photography business which was a normal part of income for us and used it all on debt. At first we did it anyway we could find!

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Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Did you know that there is an entire section on Craigslist dedicated to free stuff? This site uses affiliate links. Below are some of the best. #1 New furniture is expensive.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

My memory is on overload most of the time so I especially love the idea of a Master List of Potential Accomplishments and have long used this tactic to unburden myself mentally. using the handy, multi-purpose mixture of Dawn dish soap, Hydrogen Peroxide and water Walk a mile at least once a week.on the carpet. the carpet.

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

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.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Nathan and I have long since used magazines as wrapping paper and the face is a collage he made as wrapping paper years ago that I framed. I use the ends of the rolling racks to hang bags, and there is also a wire shelving system nestled in the rack for more bags. The face creepy face artwork is something I've saved for years.

Craigslist 40

Craigslist Lingerie Thrift Stores Ikea 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

We played around with it for a few months and finally decided enough was enough – 11 months after buying our luxury car, we sold it and bought a used Kia. The day she pulled up in her used lawn mower, her co-workers officially said it out loud: “Andrea, you’ve lost your damn mind!”. You ready for this? “NO”.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Television 100