The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. We also have three cats! I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time!

Oregon 188

Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 188

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. It wasn’t worth my time.

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Money May Donation 2020 130

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. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

When we told our friends and family members that we had purchased a house, it seemed as if everyone was offering us tables, chairs, armoires, hutches, headboards, coffee tables, and entertainment centres. Everyone has something lying around that they don’t use or want anymore. Refinish Free Items. Go Frugal'

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Have a large extended family that buys gifts f or everyone ? I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about how expensive and overwhelming gift giving can be for the extended family. Years ago, my extended family decided to play a gift exchange game. Thrift store finds.

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Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. You will also find a Christmas Budget spreadsheet in my Family Budget Spreadsheets bundle. The post Christmas Savings Club | May 2019 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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2019 Club Christmas May 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.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

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? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece.

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The holidays are a fun time to get together with friends and family. And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Swaps are a great theme for your moms’ group, the neighborhood, and family. It’s PARTY time.

Christmas 100

Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. Ask Family and Friends. Aim for Neutral Items.

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Clothes Clothing Simple Friends And Family Sale 84

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid. They have 50% off the entire store every Wednesday. The post How We Saved in April 2017 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Fortunately, my 17 year old dryer still works like a charm. Total Savings: $300.

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April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

Your first assignment: Take the first step and calculate your debts by using my FREE Family Balance Sheet. I had no problem shopping at a thrift store, avoiding restaurants, and not having cable TV, but I didn’t want to give up camping and watching my daughters’ swim meets. 2 – Create your Debt Freedom Plan.

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Debt Goals Debt Free Pay Off Debt 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. My family has a shoe addiction. In the first 3 weeks of 2014, I have made some decluttering progress. I reorganized my bedroom closet and dresser. I reorganized years worth of photos that were in boxes. The shoe shelf in our garage.

Thrift Stores 100

Thrift Stores 2014 Garage Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2011

The first page in the binder is a master list of my family's favorite, quick fix, healthy meals. My financial binder holds my monthly to-do list , my yearly goals, our Family Balance Sheet , our family budget, and our business budget and statistics. I am a bit obsessive about them being all white. I find it visually calming.

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Office Organic Organization Friends And Family Sale 159

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

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Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

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. It will be an extra gift for my grandson’s family next Christmas. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 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

JANUARY 15, 2015

I checked some local furniture stores to check the prices of new dressers. While I LOVE to shop at thrift stores, the thought of going to a stranger’s home was a bit scary to me– a former 24/7 news junkie. Next stop was my favorite thrift store where everything is 50% off on Wednesdays.

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Thrifty Craigslist Thrifting Finds 100

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. The post How We Frugal-ed in November 2020 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. It was quite a job, and so far, he’s sold: a Broyhill 3 piece tv armoire and book case set: $300.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. The post 3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Another great item to buy used is your car.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

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. How To Be a Frugal Family Being frugal these days is very important.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

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.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. She hasn’t flown in 20 years and probably won’t fly again for sometime, so she didn’t’ want to buy a carry-on suit case. 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. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet.

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Thrifty Thrift Stores Daughter Adidas 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2011

As I am trying to choose thrift first when it comes to purchases for my family and our home, I realized once again recently that my local, friendly thrift store rarely lets me down. Armed with a mental list of things that I needed to keep my eye open for, I headed to the store on Wednesday for the 50% off sale.

Thrifting 149

Thrifting Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Thrift Stores 149

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. She hasn’t flown in 20 years and probably won’t fly again for sometime, so she didn’t’ want to buy a carry-on suit case. Can I make do with something else around my house?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

Don’t spend too much money on a sun tea jar, I see them at yard sales and thrift stores all of the time. I stopped adding sugar years ago and now prefer adding my homemade herb-flavored simple syrup to each individual glass. It is so much better this way. As I said, I love my iced tea with herbal simple syrup.

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. Why do so many people have such strong feelings about how one family raises their children?

Friends And Family Sale 176

Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

My family’s finances have also been affected. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Everything changed. I still use my spreadsheet to this day!

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. This post is linked to Follow Our Thrift. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. Now I don’t feel guilty when I use several squares daily to swiffer the floors in my house. Do you use a Swiffer?

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DIY Thrifting Thrift Stores Vacuums 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 12, 2013

So instead of heading to a retail store, I hit my favorite thrift store (on a Wednesday for their 50% off sale) to see if I would have any luck. This year, my older daughter outgrew last year’s snow boots and my younger daughter outgrew her snow pants and there’s snow in our upcoming weekend forecast.

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Thrifty Finds Thrifting Thrift Stores 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.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. For 40 loads of store bought detergent, you’ll pay $0.20 per load or $2 per BATCH of homemade detergent.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Calculate how much debt you have by using my free Family Balance Sheet. I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. Join this movement to a better future for yourself and your family. 5 Steps to Crush Debt in 2016.

Debt 100

Debt Goals 2016 Calculators 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Instead of buying a bunch of titles and spending a lot of money, you can simply loan them out to your friends and family. This is a great option for a family that has multiple Kindles. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET.

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Saving Money Money Library Saving 188