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. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Babysit or House Sit.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Birmingham Bargain Mom

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Don''t overlook the thrift stores. cat:Bargains Deals'

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. To kick start your emergency fund savings, take the next 31 days and challenge yourself to find $1000. 11 – Find free entertainment.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you find one you like that’s good quality, you buy it and add it to the collection, and over time, you have an eclectic collection of silverware that you love. But if you are willing to be patient, it definitely is possible to find cheap/free things that coordinate. My dishes are a Buy Nothing/Abandoned House combo.

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Saving Money Money Painting Lamps 205

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you keep your head and are persistent, you can find many things you want or need, all in near perfect condition, for a fraction of the cost with NO TAXES due. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2015

The challenge on the blog this year is to Choose Thrift First , where we’re rethinking our purchases to find more cost effective solutions. I checked some local furniture stores to check the prices of new dressers. Next stop was my favorite thrift store where everything is 50% off on Wednesdays.

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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. What great thrifting finds have you found lately? Thrifting' Luck is definitely what I found! That’s not just luck, that’s hitting the jackpot!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even if you do not have any growing children, buying clothing at thrift stores is a great way to cut costs. Even small thrift stores can be overwhelming, and it is best to have a plan before you go.

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Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. Clothes are brought to the store by people who no longer want or need them, and they are inspected (often laundered) and displayed in the store.

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Saving Money Thrift Stores Money Thrifting 187

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 9 – Find free entertainment. Bringing in Extra Money.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. Bring a short shopping list of things the kids want or need, then have them find several different kinds and compare the prices.

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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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? Electronics.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

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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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Maybe I’m still recovering from the Christmas shopping frenzy, but I had little desire to step into a store. I did go into a big box store two times in February. 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?

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Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 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. At first, I thought my eyes were deceiving me, so I marched right into the DSW to see what shoes I could find around $49. I went back to the register and left the store paying $20.14

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

Finding extra money is a game for me. Ok, so May wasn’t my greatest month for finding extra money. 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. March 2021 – I found $747.

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Money May Donation 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

What it does mean is that you take some of the things you have and sell them, pay off some of the debt you owe, and find ways to live within your means that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve stepped off the cruise ship right onto a dingy. Buy Store Brands. Most of the time, the store brand is a $.20 Used Doesn’t Mean Abused.

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Saving Money Money Budget Budgeting 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. You probably will find clothes that you had forgotten you even had; I certainly did! You’ll need to be able to sort clothing into piles according to what you find. De- cluttering your wardrobe has several benefits.

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

If you can find a free piece with good bones on Craigslist or another online classifieds site, don’t overlook it’s value. You can have a custom piece for the cost of some sandpaper, new hardware and paint that you wouldn’t be able to find at stores. Go Frugal'

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

The grain mill was an investment but if you compare the cost of homemade sourdough bread to store bought loaves of equivalent quality, it’s a huge savings. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 186

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. 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. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.

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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. You might have to experiment to find the right taste for your preference. I love iced tea in the summer time. At an average of $2.00 It is so much better this way.

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

It’s possible to find good-quality used furniture for a fraction of the price you would spend on new furniture. You can also find truly interesting pieces at estate sales. When we bought couches shortly after our marriage, we bought used. We were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. Don’t be!

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. You can find cool vintage threads as well to mix and match. Essentials are available on your school’s campus.

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College Student Public Transit DSL 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

With the added expenses involved with raising a child, I was forced to find ways to make my paycheck go as far as possible every month. I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy. Look For Imperfect Items. Quantity Discount.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

April Update: I made 3 new purchases in April: I bought a pair of Teva flip flops from the clearance rack at DSW and two t-shirts at BJ’s Warehouse store. I need spring clothes and I always find the cutest name brand tops at BJ’s at decent low prices. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. It can help you snag affordable fashion finds at dirt cheap prices.

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Thrifting Shopping Thrift Stores Consignment 58

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash. We didn’t sell much, mainly because I didn’t think we were going to be home for the neighborhood yard sale this year and I took a van full of stuff to the thrift store about a month before the yard sale.

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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. We have not regretted that decision and you can find out how we manage to Watch Really Great TV Without Cable while saving $50 each month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store. If you can’t find the deal you want, snap a picture of the tag and the item so you can find it later on at the right price point. Shop the Discount Chains. Check the Kids Section. Choose Wisely.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Couponing 101

JULY 14, 2012

Ever find that perfect pair of jeans for less than $5 at the thrift store, but they’re just a tad too long? When you learn how to do this, you can shop the thrift stores all you want without worrying about the jeans being that perfect length. Here’s a frugal tip for you: Hem Your Own Jeans !

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Frugal Thrift Stores Thrifting Simple 64

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. You can often find these bags at your local grocery store for 99 cents or a dollar or two. They are useful carry bags in general.

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Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

Try to find seasonal items that can be worn all year. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. These four simple strategies can help you find great children’s clothing without breaking the bank. Aim for Neutral Items.

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Clothes Clothing Simple Friends And Family Sale 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

We get desperate to find gifts for everyone on the list. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. However, in reviewing the best things to wait to buy on various sites, I find that cameras are one of those items. I know I do. Cosmetics and jewelry.

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