Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2014

My older daughter is growing like a weed and has outgrown pretty much everything from last year, so I know I have some serious shopping to do. Fortunately, my youngest daughter doesn’t really need any clothing. With my list, I went to my favorite thrift store to see what I could find. Do you shop at thrift stores?

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Thrifty Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

My oldest daughter and I started our morning with the Turkey Trot 5k. Since the stores were going to be open all night I figured they wouldn’t be as busy at mid-morning. Since the stores were going to be open all night I figured they wouldn’t be as busy at mid-morning. The weather on Thursday was perfect.

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Fridays Kids and Family Daughter Thanksgiving 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This week at the grocery store, I found a whole chicken marked down to a nice price. My husband and I had leftovers, one daughter had breakfast-for-dinner, and the other daughter had a can of soup. My oldest daughter likes to grocery shop with me and requested Alfredo sauce on our last trip. garden salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

I love my freezer, but I’ve never prepared a ton of meals at one time to store in it. My oldest daughter is on a competitive swim team that practices on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Both my daughter’s take a recreational gymnastics class at the YMCA on Thursday night and they have Girl Scouts two Tuesdays a month. .”

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Freezers Cooking Kitchen Daughter 164

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2015

And the first item on the list was a new dresser for our younger daughter. I checked some local furniture stores to check the prices of new dressers. While I LOVE to shop at thrift stores, the thought of going to a stranger’s home was a bit scary to me– a former 24/7 news junkie. He has no qualms about much.

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Thrifty Craigslist Thrifting Finds 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 26, 2014

Written by my daughter, Brittany Madden. One of her tips is doing ALL of your online shopping through reward sites. And I tried to think carefully about my purchases: I got gas gift cards to pay for my drive down to Florida and then researched nearby stores I knew I would shop at. Pin This To Pinterest. But never fear!

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Thankful Shopping Gift Cards Swagbucks 66

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 29, 2014

But it wasn’t long before I realized that many of the coupon blogs I followed back then, although very informative, did not help me shop stores in Arizona. We have different grocery stores, different coupon policies, and even lower prices than most of the country. What About Store Match Ups? All rights reserved.

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Finds Storing Santa Barbara Goals 108

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Couponing 101

AUGUST 1, 2019

Back-to-school shopping can get pricey, but your kid needs to have something to wear for the new school year, right?! Your daughter can have twice the selection of pants without you having to spend more! Otherwise, ship to your nearest JCPenney store location and pick up your order in store for free.

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Girls Arizona Sale Daughter 55

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2012

While we enjoy an occasional trip to the ice cream shop, that can get expensive. I have no problem buying a carton of good ice cream at the grocery store, but Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag is a fun (and frugal) treat for the kids. My daughter wanted orange, so I used 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange. Ingredients. Zip tight.

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Ice Cream Homemade Daughter Kids and Family 227

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 11, 2010

With the holiday rush just around the corner, beat the crowds and shop Stella & Dot’s Holiday Gift Guide. They have handpicked some of their best looks for your mom, sister, grandma, daughter, best friend, and everyone in between! I will be shopping the under $50 section for some chic holiday gifts.

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Storing Oprah Jewelry Sister 83

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Get FREE shipping on your entire order at The Disney Store with code SCHOOLSHIP – this ends tomorrow, 10/11 ~. There are some great deals (cheap Christmas gifts) – Shop through Ebates and earn 5% cask back for your purchase. It’s like getting paid to shop! Check out the sale and clearance section.

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Disney Free Shipping Storing Daughter 45

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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even if you do not have any growing children, buying clothing at thrift stores is a great way to cut costs. Even small thrift stores can be overwhelming, and it is best to have a plan before you go.

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Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

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Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

My daughter has been begging me for several months to try Blue Apron subscription meal kit service. When a Facebook friend offered a promo code for first time members I thought it would get my daughter off my back …was worth trying. My daughter is very eager to learn to cook. That person was my daughter!

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Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. When we lived in a bigger city, we had great resale stores for used clothing and toys. I really miss our old secondhand stores with good condition items sorted into specific sizes!

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Later that season, Santa came up again when we went shopping for the family we “adopted” through the Salvation Army’s Adopt a Family program. Again, our daughter struggled with picking out gifts for a family that she has never met. I let that soak in for a while and we continued our shopping.

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Giving Kids Kids and Family Daughter 159

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 11, 2013

Do you like to shop the outlets, too? Those of us in Arizona are lucky to have a Tanger Outlets in the Phoenix area and I had a chance to do some back to school shopping for my kids there this weekend as part of a review. You can also check for more store coupons before heading out at Savings.com. I ended up spending $150.37

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Shopping Boys Shoes Kids and Family 59

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

My daughter actually got a four-piece set from Kroger a few years ago, and she still has it. The sale will run from and will be valid at our Kroger stores. I’ve even purchased several of their planters and love them! The best part is she only paid $99! I mean, how cute is this for just $120? Perfect for a balcony or small porch!

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Furniture Kroger Nashville Storing 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

I had no problem shopping at a thrift store, avoiding restaurants, and not having cable TV, but I didn’t want to give up camping and watching my daughters’ swim meets. For us, we valued camping and our daughters’ activities. However, there were also things that we didn’t give up.

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Debt Goals Debt Free Pay Off Debt 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Our daughters made dinner (with my assistance) on Saturday night and performed some dinner theater to entertain me and my husband. My oldest daughter likes to take tortellini to school for lunch, so I heat up frozen tortellini in the morning and store it in her thermos.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Save any shopping bags you get through the year – especially the paper ones or ones that are unique in design, then use them at Christmas time. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

As many of you know, Ross offers 20-60% off the same name brands carried in department and specialty stores. Plus, most of the stores receive fresh shipments six times per week, so there are always new deals to be had! I bought this entire outfit for my daughter for $25! My daughter thinks so, too.

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Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts Daughter 102

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Recently, I had my question answered when GIANT Food Stores invited me and my daughters to meet with the in-store nutritionist, Madelyn, at their Camp Hill, PA store. After getting to know my kids, she took us on a tour of the store. Let us know in the comments.

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Lunch Lunches Kids and Family Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. Maybe I’m still recovering from the Christmas shopping frenzy, but I had little desire to step into a store. I did go into a big box store two times in February. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 31, 2016

I took my daughter to Justice on Black Friday. We came back a few days later and she said “mama, the sales are better than on Black Friday, why shop on that day?” Many stores, such as West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids, Kohls and JCPenney, drop prices on sheets and bedding to make way for new spring merchandise.

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January 2017 Pottery Barn Bath and Body Works 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. Unfortunately, the home delivery time slots quickly get filled, so I opted to pick up at the store. Does your grocery store offer home delivery or store pick-up? Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Here’s why.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Here’s why.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Couponing 101

JULY 9, 2011

year old daughter and an 18 month old son. Alicia loves to bargain shop wherever she goes…the grocery store, the craft store, restaurants, garage sales, and online stores. Alicia loves to bargain shop wherever she goes…the grocery store, the craft store, restaurants, garage sales, and online stores.

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Garage Sale Garage Work At Home Son 77

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

My daughter should own stock in this store as much as she shops there. We rarely see coupons for Forever 21 – Save 30% on intimates and sleepwear at Forever 21 with this coupon through 2/14/11. Thanks goes to her for sending me this. Click HERE for more printable mall and retail coupons!

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Daughter Thankful Coupons Shopping 80

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s 11th birthday. My older daughter got a new coat, hat, and gloves. My younger daughter is getting her sister’s outgrown coat (which she loves), along with a new hat, and new gloves. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 14, 2014

Staples allows customers to shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online or on mobile devices. Nicole’s take: I was a germaphobe before my daughters were born and since they are preemies with vulnerable immune systems my OCD has gotten worse as far as germs go! Nature Valley Granola Bars.

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Giveaway Office Supplies Office Pop Secret 111

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2011

I gasped, right in the middle of the grocery store, "High Fructose Corn Syrup.in Normally I don't shop at more than one store per week, but I checked out the bread/bakery outlet near my daughter's school and I was very pleased. less than my grocery store. Do you shop at bread/bakery outlets?

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Bread Expiration Date Saving Clothes 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

Sunday: After church we went out to lunch with my parents to a local sub/sandwich shop. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , garlic bread that I made myself from a store-bought loaf of Italian bread that was marked down to 99 cents, steamed broccoli & peas. We had leftovers for dinner. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch!

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

My daughter loves this store. This is a great time to shop for stocking stuffers and gifts. Claire ’s is having a one day Friends and Family Sale today where you can take 20% off your entire order by entering coupon code: CLAIRESFRIENDS at checkout. They have so many cute accessories for little girls.

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Coupon Codes Coupon Code Codes Friends And Family Sale 55