Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

About five years ago, I started thrifting. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). Not all thrift stores are created equal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. Donate items : Since my son is an only child, his clothing doesn’t get a lot of heavy use. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Whatever is left unclaimed at the end of the evening gets donated. To save on future clothing costs, pick out timeless, versatile pieces. What’s your favorite savings trick when it comes to updating YOUR wardrobe? It’s a win-win-win.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills. Conserve water.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. But the truth is, we have the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Put your unwanted Halloween decorations out for reuse by donating them. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Now that they failed to keep their resolutions, some folks are deciding to free up space by donating their last years equipment, or selling it. Other tips. Snag a discounted gift card online.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

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. We decided to donate the turkey to the food bank. The fee at my store is $2.95, but it saves me so much time and is worth it to me. Found Money in November: $440.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Many people donate their clothing they no longer wear or need, which often include name-brands. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

You can even save a few plastic grocery bags and reuse them at your local farmer’s market or grocery store. Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Buy a bunch—really you can never have too many. They are useful carry bags in general.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs. They are perfectly functional and look great. Books and DVDs.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. As I was finishing up the sunroom windows and doors yesterday, I carefully removed the paper over the windows and saved it. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. If you like it, you may save big bucks on needed items (be careful not to buy things you really can’t use though). Do You Save Wrapping?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 23, 2011

If the trike was broken, at least we could save the basket. Why wouldn't you donate it to Goodwill? So we walked up the street to check out my neighbor's trash. We immediately realized that there was nothing wrong with the bike.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Automatic savings and investments, as well as automatic withdrawals, can help you stay on top of your finances without too much trouble. Add a little simplicity to your life and your finances, and you could save time and money. This saves us money, as well as allows us to create an environment that feels more open.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

We had worked all year to send extra monthly payments to that final loan and on that early morning I realized the balance was finally at a level that we could pay it off with some of our savings. I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. Bring it, 2020!

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