Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. Before You Go Donate Items Before you go shopping, you will want to grab anything that you want to donate and take it with you. They will generally have the best selections. Do you shop at thrift stores for clothing?

Clothes 188

Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2015

Many movie theaters are offering great deals on Kids Movies this Summer 2015. NOTE: All Summer movies for kids should be G or PG rating. Please read all the details for the theater near you since each theater runs their Summer Movies for Kids program a little differently. The post Great Deals on Summer Movies for Kids!

Movies 40

Movies Kids Kids and Family 2015 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

The following list of 25 ideas is broken into two larger categories: ways to reduce your spending and ways to earn extra money. Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids. To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation. I use this spreadsheet.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Whatever is left unclaimed at the end of the evening gets donated. Check the Kids Section. For basics like t-shirts or socks, see if you can find a better deal in the kid’s section. What’s your favorite savings trick when it comes to updating YOUR wardrobe? Spend the evening trying on eachothers’ discards. Go Frugal'

Clothing and Accessories 220

Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

Money 60

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

Money 55

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

If you buy your child a new doll, make sure that you donate or sell another one of her toys or you’ll end up with a toy room filled with toys your children don’t play with. However, since I have three kids, the artwork can pile up quickly. Now, we save only their best or favorite pieces. Get Organized'

Home 189

Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. Christmas Savings Club Financial Freedom Saving Money - During the Holidays'

April 100

April Club Christmas Goals 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

Money 40

Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. On with the August meeting. How did I do in August?

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes Repair, Don’t Replace.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 7, 2012

Many people don’t realize that 1 in 6 go to bed hungry here in the US, and 1 in 4 kids wake up not knowing where their meals will come from today. TangoTab is an exciting new service that sends customers great offers to save money at their favorite restaurants. When you eat, they eat!

Eating Out 55

Eating Out Los Angeles Bank Banking 55

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program. Just remember, we're saving for A CASH CHRISTMAS! On with the meeting. How Did I Do in March?

March 100

March Club Christmas Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

shopping for savings by comparing prices, using coupons, coupon codes and other discounts and making sure they are buying the teacher specified items. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids. Know Where to Get the Money.

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1. Save Money this Spring: #2.

Saving Money 232

Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 28, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. FREE BACKPACK WITH KIDS MEAL AT SUBWAY!! ** Freebie Shark **. ** Freebie Shark **. Subway: FREE Muppets Backpack with Kid’s Meal Purchase. FREE Muppets Backpack when you purchase a kid’s meal! Your small donation helps us find deals for you!

Meals 45

Meals October December September 45

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

I've never been diligent about transferring the Christmas money into a separate account. That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program.

Christmas 127

Christmas Club Goals Budgeting 127

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 24, 2013

Take a few easy steps to help yourself stay sane and save money this school season. Easy Tips to Save on Back to School Shopping: 1. For example, check out the White Cloud Facial Tissue multipacks – not only will your kids need these all year long, if you have extras, you can always donate to the teacher/school.

Simple 90

Simple Shopping Reuse Bulk 90

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). Old clothing parts.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I have 11 kids, ages 9-29, and two cats. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. 😉 10.

Kids and Family 190

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 190

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

years with no car (and two small kids!). My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. We lived for 2.5

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. I was looking for other’s experiences and additional ways we could save money so that I could convince my husband we could survive on his salary. How did you get interested in saving money? Being consistent.

Iowa 169

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 169

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). How did you get interested in saving money? I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. Maybe four years?

Rent 183

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 183

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

The longer that money sat in our. haha Kidding. ” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. ” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. savings for college for our girls.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

APRIL 5, 2014

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October 40

October December September Walgreens 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program. So how DID I do in February? My monthly goal is $100.

February 100

February Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Barry worked extra side carpentry jobs and we put all that money toward debt. I taught coupon and frugal living workshops and put any donated money toward the mortgage. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. And it saves on gas too.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100