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.

Saving Money 67

Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy. Go Green'

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

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. I earned a free turkey from my regular grocery store, GIANT of PA. We decided to donate the turkey to the food bank.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

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.

Christmas 100

Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items.

Halloween 100

Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. If you keep small trashcans in your bathroom or elsewhere in your house, you can use these bags as tiny trash bags. This is much less expensive than buying the small trash bags.

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Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

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, 2013

I use food grade diatomaceous earth all over my house, inside and out, for keeping ants and cockroaches at bay. This can help keep the flea population down. Wash your pet’s bedding often. Use hot water with soap, and wash often to help kill those fleas. Nontoxic Anti-Flea Concoctions. Diatomaceous earth. Go Green'

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

If you don’t have enough money to put food on the table, you are going to do something about it. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving.

Making 124

Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). We passed around pieces of food in the dark and told a story about how the pieces were parts of a body. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved.

Halloween 138

Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

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. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. Yet, I know I am in the minority.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Camping gear , food, gas, park fees and everything else always adds up and at the end of the trip, you might wish you didn’t go in the first place! Make a daily meal plan so you’ll know exactly what food to bring and how much. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Thrift store finds. Gifts of food/baked goods. The Gift Exchange Game Rules: Gift exchanges, also known as White Elephant exchange, can be any type of gift (see theme ideas below), and when things get rolling, the exchange becomes more about the game and less about the gift. Start by choosing a theme. Handmade gifts.

Games 100

Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We have accumulated a lot of stuff – lose screws, highly prized collectibles, everyday essentials, clothes that ‘might fit again someday’, tools, children’s artwork, food stuffs and more. Store food in the kitchen or as close to it as possible. What tips do you have to keep your home and home chores organized?

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

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. Also, look into food delivery services, such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Door Dash.

Emergency Fund 130

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.

Holiday 202

Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. I love travel, but more so because I like trying new foods and spending time with loved ones.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Nathan came home from his NYC trip tonight and as is our custom when he has been out of town, we went out for Mexican food. This tee is a vintage Iron Maiden tee that Nathan found in the kids section of one of the local thrift stores for a couple of bucks. I wear it at least once every two weeks, sometimes more. Bitty Johnson.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Irons Dog 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. I have 4 different sizes.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 18, 2009

You must use oil based food coloring in almond bark, or really weird things happen. Nathan got me some tees at the thrift store, and I was taking the staples out and…you get the picture. Yes, ladies and gentleman, that’s another bag recently Thrifted by my gorgeous and talented husband. Things we learned include: 1.

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Thrifting Fridays Thrift Stores Band-Aid 40

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

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Reduce convenience foods. Frozen foods, prepared foods and junk food are not only more expensive than something you cook yourself, but also less healthy. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. Humans need stuff. We need stuff to survive.

Cycle 113

Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

I had a wonderful night with my church community, eating homemade Indian food and talking. I love vintage, and of course I’d rather buy it myself from the thrift store, but if I must buy from a middle man, Loves Me Not is a great one. Sorry about the small selection as well as the indoor pics today.

Thrift Stores 40

Thrift Stores Thrifting Student Homemade 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Endanger my heath with sub standard food, drugs or doctors.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

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!

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Most new parents are shocked by how much diapers, wipes, food, and baby necessities add up to be. You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. Having a baby is expensive. Like, real expensive. I know I was, and that was over 20 years ago!

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Baby Kroger 2016 Saving 40

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. Out of necessity originally.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 183

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

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. It’s like having a yard sale or visiting a thrift store but in the form of a barter trade where no extra cash is exchanged. Do you get what I mean?

Saving Money 52

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. One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing spending on notebook paper at the end of each day. For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

March 100

March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

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. Olivia shops the ads and sales at affordable stores to plan her menu. They Managed their Grocery Spending.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2013

Earths Best Organic Fruit & Yogurt Baby Food 4-4.2 1/3 Earth’s Best Organic Infant Jar or Pouch Foods Coupon 04/22/2013. $1/3 2 Knorr sides Target Store Coupon. 1 Pepperidge Farm Bread or Rolls (in the fresh bread aisle) (Not valid in Pepperidge Farm Thrift Stores) SS 3/24/13 (exp 6/2/2013).

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Publix 2013 Quaker Ore-Ida 45

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Purina Beneful Dog Food 3.5 1/2 Arnold’s Sliced Bread Loaves, Any (DND; Not redeemable at Bimbo outlet/thrift stores) exp. Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts 10 oz., 1/2 Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breast Entrees Coupon. 1 Barber Foods Product, exp. Barber Foods Chicken Tenders 24 oz.,

Publix 40

Publix Betty Crocker Pillsbury Campbells 40