Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Make old t-shirts and dish cloths into rags to use when dusting or washing the car and etc. Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Use up your food. No one likes second hand food, but if you fix it differently the second time around it can still be appetizing.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe. 2 – Start stockpiling food. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much.

Budget 246

Budget Budgeting Family Debt 246

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. We have a big family, but we live in a small house – we use bunk beds and make do. It’s much cheaper to stay in place than to move to a bigger home with more expenses, higher taxes, etc. So if it’s income, I would turn it down.

Kids and Family 190

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 190