Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

We set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Donate Plasma. You earn money after each donation.

Christmas 130

Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. Many of these stores are crowded.

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Thrift Stores Money Thrifting 187

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. It is NOT a spending account.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Can you teach piano lessons?

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

How can you be money wise and green this Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I don’t shop there too often, because it’s not a convenient location for me, but I always stock up on their holiday store brand sale. Found Money in November: $440.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130