Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

As a result, many people donate books to charities and thrift stores. For example, if you find a poster for a dollar, then you can buy an inexpensive frame and have a great piece for your child’s room that in the end costs less than $10. Items like plates, cups, and bowls for are also available at great prices.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Finds Clothing and Accessories 213

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

I think that’s a really good price for 2 dolls. If your kids aren’t into Barbie, this would make a great inexpensive donation item. Remember, Amazon prices can fluctuate with traffic and product quantities. Get the Barbie “She Said Yes” Set right now from Amazon for just $5. Happy Saving!

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Barbie Amazon Inexpensive Donation 55

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

We were hoping for an easy (and inexpensive) fix, and we were certainly not expecting this news. Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma. ” My stomach sank.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 3, 2011

This would be a great inexpensive gift idea or donation item. Remember, Amazon prices can fluctuate with traffic and product quantities. Amazon has a great deal right now on the Tonka Chuck’s Stunt Park. You can get it for just $19.99 (down from $42.99). Shipping is free with Super Saver Shipping when you spend $25.

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Inexpensive Donation MP3 Grocery Savings 45

Saving With Shellie

MAY 1, 2012

You can get them for half price at HEB. Final Price = $1. Walmart prices are usually very similar to HEB. If you are looking for an inexpensive way to donate you can grab some of these – even if your family doesn’t eat them. . $1/1 Hormel Compleats coupon. $1/1 1/1 Hormel Compleats for Kids coupon.

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Hormel Inexpensive Bank Banking 51

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Final Price = As low as $11.50 at my local grocery store so even the sale price is a big savings. That’s an inexpensive stocking stuffer or donation item. That’s an inexpensive stocking stuffer or donation item. -Use (7) $.50/2 50/2 Plum Organics printable coupon. These are $1.27 Happy Saving!

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Babies R Us Organic Organization Baby 51

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2011

Depending on the item and store, the deals range from FREE to pennies of the original price. The stores are also fighting for your dollars, so check all of the flyers to determine what stores have the best price for your needs. The stores lure you in with their loss-leader items, like Staples 1 cent and 25 cent deals in Sunday's paper.

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Advantage Student Sunday Paper Office 127

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Games are generally fairly inexpensive and make great donation items. $3/1 Final Price = $8.99 There are some great new Hasbro coupons available right now. 3/1 Chutes & Ladders or Candy Land Game coupon. $4/1 4/1 Operation Game coupon. $4/1 Game coupon. $4/1 4/1 Battleship Game coupon. $5/1

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Hasbro Games Toys Inexpensive 58

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

You can use these coupons to get some games for your family or as inexpensive birthday gifts. Also, games make great donation items. Final Price = $8.99 The Family Game Night site has tons of Hasbro Game coupons available. Here are just a few of the coupons available: $4/1 Monopoly Game coupon. $4/1 4/1 Game of Life coupon. $4/1

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Hasbro Games Recycle Recycled 68

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 13, 2011

I would consider this a pretty good haul for the price tag! They will be donating these two stockings to two kiddos in need. If you are thinking about donating or are looking for a quick, inexpensive way to fill up your stocking, be sure to check out all the $1.00 deals at Dollar General.

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Nephew Shopping Donation Mattel 40

Saving With Shellie

JULY 5, 2011

Also, food banks, shelters and other charities love school supply donations. Final Price = FREE. In past years Staples has offered free backpacks after rebate and school supplies are generally very inexpensive this time of year. Make sure you will recoup your $10 purchase price before you buy this 15% off Savings Pass.

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Calculators Inexpensive Bank Banking 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. The paper is pretty inexpensive at around $3 a roll. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

We live near a huge amusement park that is a bit pricey, but after 5pm the price reduces considerably. On those days when the weather hits 90+ and the pool feels more like bath water or a summer storm seems to last for days, these indoor activities will be air-conditioned, entertaining, competitive, and often inexpensive. Go bowling.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

When you go to sell your home, the cost of permanent home improvements and any selling expenses incurred will be added to the original purchase price of your home. Shredders can be found just about everywhere and are a worthy, inexpensive investment. This is very important and something that I learned while researching for this post.

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Home Improvement Taxes Credit Cards Bills 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Most of us don’t give too much thought to where our clothes come from, often only concerned with price and style. You pay the price, bring them home, and wear them for a little while until either that wash, destruction pattern, or cut goes out of style… or they fall apart because the denim is so thin. Go Green'

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Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 197

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one. Where I live seems to be a lot more affordable than places like the East Coast–when I visit a friend in Virginia, or Florida, I’m shocked by the grocery store prices. We always find free/inexpensive things to do on our trips, if we can.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180