Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Make old t-shirts and dish cloths into rags to use when dusting or washing the car and etc. Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. If you can’t afford it, do something else. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. More family time! My family has eaten together almost every night during this time. Being self-employed, we need the security that it offers.

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Budget Budgeting Family Debt 246

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Why do I want to save money? Here’s MB: 1.

Kids and Family 184

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

You don’t have to make hundreds of thousands of dollars, you just have to have some money left over after taking care of your obligations. One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. Tax yourself. We did that. Pay yourself first.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160