The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These are things that I never did before having our daughter, but I have so little time to rest and so in this season, if I can find things to save some time so I can get sleep, some rest, spend more time together as a family, or otherwise feel more restored, I’m doing that. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.

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April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. 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. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. Through it all, I learned how to budget my money and how to find bargains. The Obamas Want Their Daughters To Work Minimum Wage Jobs. I read recently that the Obamas want their daughters to work minimum wage jobs.

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Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter. But I also found success at a thrift store. At that time, I had not reviewed my own spring clothing and I have plenty of time to go back to Target if I can’t find something suitable (and cute) at the thrift store.

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Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

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.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2011

I have two daughters and one benefit of having same sex siblings is that my youngest is the beneficiary of a mighty fine wardrobe, season after season. I don't have that luxury with my oldest daughter. She doesn't receive any hand-me-downs, so I find myself building her wardrobe at the beginning of every season.

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Thrifting Daughter Thrift Stores Clothes 147

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

For example, Sarah from down the street babysits my daughter’s kids on some evenings so my husband and I can have a date night, with the understanding that I will do the same for her and her husband at some point in the future. If I find food wasting away, I reduce how much of it I buy the following week. Do you get what I mean?

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2011

I had to chuckle when I saw my training calendar from 2004, the year before our first daughter was born. I find it visually calming. But I have seen a variety of binders at yard sales and thrift stores for pocket change. This year, I am contemplating running a half-marathon this year, so I got out my Training binder.

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Office Organic Organization Friends And Family Sale 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For small packages, find interesting magazine pages to use in wrapping. My 5 year old grand daughter did it last year in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp. Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Use paper from other sources. Use those as well.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. You might find some interesting habits. I want to find some snack ideas for active and growing athletes. My oldest daughter has grown 5 inches in the last year. 5 – Find Extra Cash.

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March Financial Goals Budget Budgeting 100

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

But as my daughter grew, I noted how many nice things I was giving away. Would the store be yucky? Would it take an hour to find one thing? Only one way to find out… I walked in the door. The store was not yucky. It took me about a minute to find something that I loved! I worried, though. Now, I won’t lie.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

And I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, so what should have been a joyous year was quite a stressful one. The monthly payment for each loan slowly increased as we paid off loans AND we added any additional cash we could find. 25 Ways to Find Cash for your Emergency Fund. It was a scary time for us. Our emergency fund.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We need to find/earn even more money each month to throw at the debt to make our goal by December 31, 2016. I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. What’s important to you? Read our 2016 Crushing Debt Guidelines here.

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Debt Goals 2016 Calculators 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We hit our Annual Household Portion (kind of like a deductible) of $10,000 with Medi-Share in 2017 when our daughter had an unexpected medical condition arise that required multiple tests, 3 surgeries, and medication. However, we could use a year of extra thriftiness to find any extra funds to accelerate the $10k. Plan our Spending.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month. Choose Thrift First.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. It was missing the software, but thanks to the internet, I had no trouble finding a driver that worked.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178