Coupons Do Work

MARCH 16, 2015

And on top of that, I had the Target Cartwheel – my barcode printed out and she said the only way you can use the Cartwheel is with their App only. Bottom Dollar Food. Daniel’s Foods Sentry. Family Thrift. Festival Foods. Food Basics. Food Emporium. Food Pyramid. Giant Food.

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2015 Storing Stater Brothers Winn-Dixie 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. You can buy practically new baby gear for way less than what you would pay at Babies-R-Us. Embrace the Food Network.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

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 can use whatever variety of tea you prefer and also more or less tea bags. I also use the syrup in adult beverages. At an average of $2.00 I now spend $2.40

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

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

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Christmas season is upon us. 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. I use this spreadsheet. Have a Virtual Yard Sale.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Plastic grocery bags can be irritating and useful all at the same time. They are useful carry bags in general. Pet Bags If you have pets, then these bags can be very useful. For example, you can use plastic grocery bags to clean out your cat’s litter box. What are some of the ways in which you use them?

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Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. You can also get 10 percent off at food chains like Burger King, Dairy Queen and Domino’s. This site uses affiliate links. Dining Hall.

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College Student Public Transit DSL 102

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. Great price, but I couldn’t use the coupon, so I did some more shopping and picked up $20 worth of stocking stuffers. We decided to donate the turkey to the food bank.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

Rinse the comb often as you use it, to send those fleas down the drain and off the animal! Using a broom is nice, but doing so can just move fleas and their eggs from one place to another. By using a vacuum, you can suck them all up and dispose of the bag when you are done. Vacuum your home often. Wash your pet’s bedding often.

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Encourage your child to use their imaginations to come up with a costume out of materials on hand at home.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

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. Not all sites will have water sources you can use, so plan accordingly. Bring Old Stuff.

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Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. However, who is to say that they did not also buy their own items used? Children used to have just a few items of clothing, not the vast wardrobes they have now.

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

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I use our own silverware, mostly because I hate eating with plastic ware. 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. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

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 things where you use them. Store food in the kitchen or as close to it as possible.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

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. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Use nature – cut cedar or pine boughs from your yard or from a friendly farm nearby (ask first for heavens sake!). 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. Save On Holiday Outings.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Switch from paper napkins to cloth napkins - We have been using cloth napkins ever since we received them as a wedding gift ten years ago. I found some new ones recently in the clearance section of Kohl's and I retired some older, stained napkins to use in place of paper towels for smaller spills and to wipe messy little hands and faces.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Some of us did not have central heat. Food/shopping. Fast food was rare.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2011

I loved to eat good food, but only if someone else was preparing it. That is when I discovered Ina Garten, aka, Barefoot Contessa on the Food Network. I use a different method now, but her simple style gave me the confidence to try it. I use a different method now, but her simple style gave me the confidence to try it.

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Martha Stewart Cooking Bread Baking 127

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

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

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings. However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Add it up to get a total.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

The queen sized comforter that I no longer used can be deducted, but the kids' outgrown mega block set cannot. Clothing and certain household items can be deducted as long as they are in "good used condition or better." The fair market value of used clothing and other personal items is usually far less than the price you paid for them.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you. Eat out less.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Frugal Luxuries

APRIL 1, 2018

"Thrift is the really romantic thing; economy is more romantic than extravagance.thrift is poetic because it is creative; waste is unpoetic because it is waste.if a man could undertake to make use of all the things in his dustbin, he would be a broader genius than Shakespeare." ~ G. what I refer to as "charmingly imperfect".

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Art Frugal Toaster Ovens Watches 40

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 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

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! We always *intend* to use our leftovers but they usually end up in the back of the fridge, to be discovered only when it’s too late. This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers! It was a win-win!

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. The plastic sheeting I use under the windows to avoid getting lacquer on the carpet or concrete (outside). This is only a few bucks a sheet, yet I have used the same sheets for multiple jobs.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Most new parents are shocked by how much diapers, wipes, food, and baby necessities add up to be. I often find myself saying “I wish I had that when my kids were little” OR “you’d use that once and never use it again” I understand you want the best for your baby and shopping for them is very exciting.

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Baby Kroger 2016 Saving 40

Work With What You've Got

MAY 17, 2010

I got to see old friends and eat good food. Last week there was a paper bag on the doorstep and they asked us to fill it up for the food bank and set it back outside, which I did, and I guess I gave the food bank all of the ramen. It’s a super cheap dinner (we split one pancake) and it’s a great way to use up veggies.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 183

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I used to read intermittently before then but got a regular blog rotation going once I quit social media 3. 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. It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ?

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 186

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 2, 2013

It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. By injecting the water under the surface (as opposed to the traditional method of watering above ground), more of it gets directly to the roots and you use much less water than you normally would. Gertrude Jekyll Chris Long.an

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Home and Garden Planters Home Depot Gardening 45

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Your favorite food? Skinny jeans, kid's blue oxford, beige grandma sweater I thrifted from Savers, and my new cage black boots for $10 at Wet Seal. Have you see the Cape she made from a thrifted wool skirt? I used to NEVER give in just to make a point; now I at least will give you an inch. I love these type of things.

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Puerto Rico Thrifting Diet coke Food and Drink 45

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

You may call it by other names such as prudence , sparingnes s and thrift , whatever your choice may be it always means the unwillingness to squander goods and spend money unnecessarily. It is the careful use of goods and resources. I re-purpose them by painting the outsides white using ordinary acrylic wall paint and a brush. (I

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40