Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

Babies grow quickly, so you might find perfectly good baby clothes that were barely used at a thrift shop. Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores. While shopping secondhand can be a great way to save, don’t skimp when safety is on the line. For instance, car seats have expiration dates.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

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. Gifts must be from a thrift store. Gifts of food/baked goods. In fact, I need to find or make my sweater. You can also make up your own crazy rules too.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. What’s your best frugal win? The mug shelf 2.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. 8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Go Frugal Go Green' All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children.

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

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

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. Thrift store finds. Gifts of food/baked goods. Related Reading: 10 Frugal Christmas Party Ideas. Does it cause stress and overwhelm to your sanity and your budget?

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Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around. 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.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. The only discount store was the 5 and dime aka ‘the dime store’ It did not sell food (except 1 penny candies). Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms. Go Frugal'

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Check my Frugal Family Activities list for ideas. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. Put the money in your emergency fund instead.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. If you are providing all of the food, plan your menu to take advantage of less expensive and seasonal foods – and don’t over serve. Heaven knows, not many of us lack for food or sustenance! They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. Here she is: 1.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 185

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

We took an inventory of the food we have on hand and it is SHOCKING how much we truly have when we dig all the way to the back! While it gets repetitive to eat the same thing over, and over, and OVER, I am reminded that I should be thankful to not only have food on our table each night, but to have an abundance of food at that!

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. We find that this gives our kids (and ourselves) a chance to experience new stuff without necessarily having to buy the stuff at a regular store or thrift store. Minimizing food waste also helps you save money.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. How did we do in Frugal February? Have a frugal Valentine’s Day. We bought sweet cards for each other and my husband bought me flowers from the grocery store. How did you do in Frugal February?

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March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Stacey taught frugal living/coupon workshops and her husband took on extra side carpentry jobs. The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. Maureen used coupons and money-saving apps, like Checkout 51 and Snap, to save money at the grocery store.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100