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Cereal & Toothpaste to Donate: My $5 CVSing for Charity Challenge Shopping Week of 4/13/2014

Simply CVS

is the top price I try to pay for it. $.00 sale, less $.50 5 CVSing for Charity Challenge charity chest cvs shopping donations giving my CVS shopping' Our church has a food pantry and they are in desperate need of cereal and $1.50 00 1 - Colgate Toothpaste: $3.00 50 manufacture coupon, less $2.50 CVS scanner coupon.

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Donating Household Clutter and Taking a Tax Deduction

Family Balance Sheet

Every year, I have a yard sale. It usually coincides with our neighborhood's big sale and I make out quite nicely with the profits. While I love the instant cash that you can get from a yard sale, this year a tax deduction will have to do. Unfortunately not everything in your home is considered a tax deduction if donated.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. The value of the meal is $18, but the cash value of the 350 gas points for my vehicle is about $5.95–a great price for a dinner that I don’t have to cook! Plasma Donations: $420. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2022

Family Balance Sheet

The current price to replace the fridge is about $2800, $1100 more than we paid for our current one. Found money could be from anywhere, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Plasma donation: $350 –I took a break from donating plasma. In fact, my late donation was in October 2021.

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When Is the Best Time to Shop at Thrift Stores?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

And…and you can find these items at impossibly affordable prices. Monday or Tuesday is good because most people tend to donate to their local stores over the weekends. Chances are there will be a new treasure trove of donated items on the shelves and hangers come Monday morning. You just need to know when to go looking.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

Family Balance Sheet

I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. Charity Donation: Redeem your points for a good cause. Every 100 points you redeem is a $1 donation to our supported charity. However, $1 off per gallon definitely makes the price better at GIANT.

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10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. If you follow these tips, it will be easy to manage your own garage sale.