Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget. To save money, I started sun-brewing tea on hot sunny summer days. We like green tea and on occasion I substitute 2-4 regular tea bags with flavored tea bags.

Food and Drink 180

Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

But I also found success at a thrift store. At that time, I had not reviewed my own spring clothing and I have plenty of time to go back to Target if I can’t find something suitable (and cute) at the thrift store. You’ll save yourself so much money. I found spring and summer tops, dresses and pajamas.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Can I make do with something else around my house?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Yesterday’s assignment was to figure out where you are spending money. It is my personal mission as the household manager for my family to live well, but I want us to do so on less money. Dining Out. Gym Membership.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. You won’t save money. til 11 P.M As a hobby.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

I don’t know about you but I seem to have so many calls on my time and my money. Have a big box ready to take the throw-away items and another for anything that is good enough to go to the local thrift store. I found I had more spare time to spend with the family as well. Be ruthless!

Making 238

Making Work Occasions Pace 238