Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

Figure Out What You Want to Include Your first step is to figure out what you want to include in your home food storage, as well as how much you need. My family has a crawl space downstairs, a pantry upstairs, and a freezer in the garage. Be ready for emergencies, physical and financial, by having your own store of food.

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Storage Building Home Bank 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Many other items, which if left untended cause safety issues should be handled soonest as well. The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall. There is a breezeway/porch between the house and the garage. Good thing we have that emergency fund because this won’t be cheap to fix.

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. My motto has always been “living well on less” and now it will be “living well on (even) less” However, there are a few things that we will not give up so I will need to add to our budget.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

I pick up a lot of them at garage sales for 25 cents to a $1. Also, my spouse and I are both buy and hold investors, so the selling part didn’t clique well with us. I’m always on the look out for investment books I haven’t yet read. My copy has a copyright date of 2008. What is the best way to invest?

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401K Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. How to Set and Keep Goals to Make This the Best Year Ever | Jen @ Girl in Garage. How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less | Jackie Beck @ The Debt Myth. My Themes for 2015: 1. Debt Free Stories.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. What We Won’t Give Up: My motto has always been “living well on less” and now it will be “living well on (even) less”. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. I’ll apply that money to the debt. 2017 Update. 2016 Update.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182