Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month. 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. Yes, please!

November 130

November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Shop Your Closet. Shop Seasonally. If you go swimsuit shopping just as the heat starts to set in, you’ll pay for it, as prices generally hit their peak when you need an item most. Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store.

Clothing and Accessories 220

Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new 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. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Maybe you could organize a clothes swap amongst your friends.

Saving Money 249

Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Lunch Bags Plastic grocery bags also make great lunch bags for your kids or for you. Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. They are the perfect size, and this way you don’t have to dump loose litter into your trash can. This is.

Reuse 272

Reuse Grocery Groceries Recycle 272

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

But you don’t have to break the bank to find some pieces that make you look your best. Before you start shopping, check your wardrobe for a few pieces you might be missing. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past.

Thrifty 40

Thrifty Budget Budgeting Mom 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The days of summer are waning and to parents of school-age kids, that can mean only one thing — School Shopping! I get a high from putting together an outfit that makes me feel cute. About five years ago, I started thrifting. Try to shop when you have time to leisurely finger through each item and check them carefully.

Thrifting 76

Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

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. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Conserve water. Brew your own coffee.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Shopping for new clothing is no fun when your body isn’t a youthful 25 anymore! Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. Make my own utility products. Cheap or frugal? I hate buying clothes new. I like to take care of mine.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100