Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma. A friend posted on Facebook about how she was making extra money by donating plasma.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

Cook from scratch every meal and freeze leftovers. Donated to sustainable charities. Converting our lawn to an eco lawn with a 3 year seeding process. Use compostable garbage bags. Lifestyle changes we’ve made : Eat a vegetarian and primarily vegan diet. I walk to and from work. I take the bus when I have meetings to attend.

Money 124

Money Green Compost Composting 124

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Donate to the zoo. Donate your pumpkins to your local zoo or animal sanctuary so they animals there can enjoy this experience. Give these tips a try and see how fun and practical those leftover pumpkins can be. You can also add nutmeg and cinnamon for an extra kick of flavor if you wish.

Dog Treats 106

Dog Treats Zoo Halloween Donation 106

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Plan uses for your leftovers. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Make old t-shirts and dish cloths into rags to use when dusting or washing the car and etc. Use up your food.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75. I don’t like to use plastic bags or throwaway containers for my leftovers – glass seems much cleaner. I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind.

Buy 178

Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Donate to the zoo. Donate your pumpkins to your local zoo or animal sanctuary so they animals there can enjoy this experience. Give these tips a try and see how fun and practical those leftover pumpkins can be. You can also add nutmeg and cinnamon for an extra kick of flavor if you wish.

Dog Treats 40

Dog Treats Zoo Donation Dog 40

For the Mommas

JULY 11, 2016

You may have used it in the past to wrap up leftovers, to keep sandwiches fresh in a lunch box or used it to cover the food you have prepared for a buffet. Francis Tapon sought wisdom when he quit his Silicon Valley job, donated most of his belongings, and set off to hike the Appalachian Trail. Foil Packet Cooking by katya johansson.

Parenting 40

Parenting Vacation Friends And Family Sale Disney 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Gather your soap and buckets and offer to wash the neighborhood dogs for free or for a small donation you donate to your local shelter. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. 50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer: 1. Host a neighborhood dog wash. Enjoy a backyard bonfire.

Activism 111

Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Work With What You've Got

AUGUST 18, 2009

It's not set in stone yet, but we would probably use a "ticket and take turns" system for the first few rounds (You get a ticket for each item you donate to the swap, we take turns selecting items). After that, the leftover items will be sort of free for the taking (but be fair! No grabbing everything to sell to Buffalo Exchange!).

Dallas 40

Dallas Swap Fair-Trade Clothing and Accessories 40

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

It's not set in stone yet, but we would probably use a "ticket and take turns" system for the first few rounds (You get a ticket for each item you donate to the swap, we take turns selecting items). After that, the leftover items will be sort of free for the taking (but be fair! No grabbing everything to sell to Buffalo Exchange!).

Swap 40

Swap Dallas Fair-Trade Tickets 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). My Mother-in-law always washed hers out and dried them and then used them again. Two liter soda bottles. Old clothing parts.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Gather your soap and buckets and offer to wash the neighborhood dogs for free or for a small donation you donate to your local shelter. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. 50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer: 1. Host a neighborhood dog wash. Enjoy a backyard bonfire.

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. Now I like that she has some leftover/easier nights sprinkled in as it matches our life more closely. Give me a slice of Costco pizza and I’m happy. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

Iowa 168

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. Good shoes are essential for me, as I have accessory navicular syndrome and like to be active. I adore books, but I try to keep my collection down to one bookshelf. I make bone broth now!

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.)

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192