Family Balance Sheet
JULY 19, 2012
Unfortunately not everything in your home is considered a tax deduction if donated. There are rules to follow when taking a tax deduction for your donated items. Household items that can be deducted if donated are furniture and furnishings, electronics, appliances, linens, and other similar items. high value.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2014
But while (most) everyone knows that you can recycle glass bottles, aluminum cans, newspaper, and cardboard, there are many other things that can also be recycled through a variety of methods. Alternatively, if your car still runs but it’s not really worth selling, it can be donated to a charity that has a car donation program.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 11, 2012
It benefits the organization you volunteer with; it benefits the individual volunteer and also benefits society at large. Many non-profit organizations could not function if it wasn’t for the time put in by their band of volunteers. Some have retail outlets for their donated goods, so you might make enquiries there as well.
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
A good rule of thumb is to buy one newspaper per family member. For our family of four I used to buy four newspapers per week. Now that I’ve been couponing for a while (and the cost of newspapers has gone up), I have cut back to just two newspapers per week. This really is plenty for our family! Realistic Expectations.
Couponing 101
DECEMBER 6, 2018
The Sunday newspaper is a great source of coupons. Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. If they get a newspaper but usually throw out the coupons then they’ll probably be happy to give them to you.
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. Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Make your own kite out of newspaper and any scraps you have around the house. Organize a dog parade in your neighborhood.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2015
Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). Years ago my Dad made a screw driver holder to help us organize our growing collection of screw drivers. The leaders had us use vinegar and water along with newspaper to clean, dry and polish the windows.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
100 
Let's personalize your content