Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Think high school senior portraits or family photos for Christmas cards. Consider tutoring.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. It saves us $67 a month.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. Can I make do with something else around my house?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 21, 2014

Our sweet Ruby has assimilated into our family quite well. We found the best price for the Gentle Leader Headcollar at Amazon (that is my affiliate link) at around $8 less than the big box pet store. The girls and I hit my favorite thrift store this week. If used shoes creep you out, never fear, just wash them.

Thrifty 100

Thrifty Thrift Stores Daughter Adidas 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. 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. I want my family to enjoy life, but we also have some pretty serious financial goals that we are trying to achieve.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap.

Saving Money 221

Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. Can I make do with something else around my house?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

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. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 9 – Collect your change.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

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. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Pretty nails and toes?

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. Few try to repair or get it repaired. I’m guilty as well. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children.

Thrifty 40

Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. But I did wear saddle shoes and bobby socks. Most families had only one car. There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. The cold war colored our life.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

When you walk in, the first thing you see is a distressed black bookcase with shoes and bags. I paid 2 bucks for that at a thrift store. There are shoes all along the floor in addition to the bookshelf. My room is full of family and friends) and find the right mirror. My dressing room. I'd have paid 20.

Craigslist 40

Craigslist Lingerie Thrift Stores Ikea 40