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. Awesome, the new price will be $19.99 Great price, but I couldn’t use the coupon, so I did some more shopping and picked up $20 worth of stocking stuffers.

November 130

November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. A wheel barrow – free. She pressed the wheel barrow on me for free so I took it home. Typical garage sale prices are $.25

Garage Sale 100

Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Use free down loadable templates to print your own gift tags. The Jones Design Company will, for the price of your email id, let you down load several different tag design pdfs to print and use.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Meal Planning With grocery prices being what they are today, having a meal plan is probably one of the smartest things you could do next to avoiding an impulse purchase while in the checkout lane. Bond Over Free Activities Did you know that the average American spends about $487 a year on leisure activities? Camping maybe?

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. It is so easy, plus, it won’t cost you a dime since nature provides these things for free! The internet is full of free printables.

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Halloween DIY Frugal Dollar Store 93

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Cable & Land Line – Due to a humongous price increase and a company who didn’t want to negotiate, we cancelled our cable & land line a few years ago. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details. It saves us $67 a month.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Read 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be. 9 – Find free entertainment. You just need some imagination and a nose for free family fun. There are many gift ideas that don’t cost a dime.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Obviously, anything with decorations related to the holidays will most likely be reduced in price right after Christmas. That is why I sprang for my brand new white vest with fur lined hood today, at 40% off (off the marked up 160% price that is). What should you wait to buy until after the holidays? All things Christmas. Other tips.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

Thankfully for us pet owners, there are safer alternatives and some behaviors we can implement to help keep our best friends flea and scratch free. The labels say “call a poison control center for treatment advice” which says to me that these products can’t be all too healthy to apply all over your pets. Comb your pet regularly. Go Green'

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Free Books A variety of books that are offered on the Kindle are actually free. Little Women , for example, can be downloaded for free. Classics are not the only type of free books available, and you can find hundreds of options, including romances, business related books, and more.

Saving Money 188

Saving Money Money Library Saving 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. You also want to test the items to make sure that they work, and you should be prepared to offer a much lower price if they do not work. Once everything has been pulled aside and dusted off, it is time to price everything.

Garage Sale 202

Garage Sale Garage Sale Canning 202

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. 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. Plan our Spending.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Years ago, my husband received a free family membership by working at the front desk of the gym from 6 – 9 am two Saturdays a month. Related Reading: 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

But camping comes with a steep price tag, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one. Always look for fun, outdoor activities you can do for free. Old 1-liter Gatorade bottles are light, sturdy and do the job extremely well.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Here are a few good ones: Target Baby Registry Free Welcome Kit. Free Diapers & Wipes Trial Kit (+shipping). Free Gerber Nutrition Kit 1-800-408-7277. Enfamil Family Beginnings – Free gifts & formula coupons. Similac Strong Moms Kit – Free Gifts and coupons. Reduce expenses.

Baby 40

Baby Debt Credit Cards Phone Service 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

I've seen silicone mats priced at $14-$20 depending on the brand and size, but parchment paper is pricey too and your investment will eventually pay for itself. 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.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Think outside the box – If the person you are negotiating with claims that the price is not negotiable, try negotiating something else.

Frugal 75

Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. 2 – Look for free stuff, too. Did you know that there is an entire section on Craigslist dedicated to free stuff? But there is good news.

Saving Money 89

Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Estate sales especially can yield very high quality items for bargain basement prices. New ones run at least $25.

Buy 178

Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. I find lots of Christmas ribbon and bows at these sales as well – the 3 or 4 inch wide gold trimmed fabric kind of stuff for prices like 75 cents for the entire roll (which will cost you at least $10 a roll brand new). Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales.

Holiday 202

Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Cable & Land Line – Due to a humongous price increase and a company who didn’t want to negotiate, we cancelled our cable & land line. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details. Heating – Plan a Low Heat Challenge.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Stores like Sears and JC Penney sent out free merchandise catalogs 3 inches thick and people ordered their stuff from those if they couldn’t find it in a store. You physically went from store to store (or called on the phone) to compare prices and products. All TV was free. Entertainment.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Feel free to start halfway through, or even have a February no-spend challenge! We won’t be eating out AT ALL but I do have a couple of free drink rewards from Starbucks that I plan to use strategically. Free Entertainment We don’t spend a lot on entertainment to begin with, so I don’t think this will be a big deal.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2013

A few items I price-checked at my local store. 2.93 (Sale price: $1.46 Final Price = 46¢ each wyb (2) or (5)! 2.98 (Sale price: $1.49 Final Price = 49¢ each wyb (2) or (5)! 2.15 (Sale price: $1.07 Final Price = 7¢ each wyb (2) or (5)! 2.39 (Sale price: $1.19 4.89 (Sale Priced: $2.44

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Publix 2013 Quaker Ore-Ida 45

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Final Price = 87¢ each wyb (2). Final Price = 99¢. Final Price = 26¢ each wyb (5). Final Price = 59¢ each. Final Price = 45¢ each. Final Price = 49¢ each wyb (2). Final Price = 28¢ each wyb (2). Final Price = 11¢ each wyb (3). Final Price = 30¢ each wyb (3). Final Price = $1.

Publix 40

Publix Betty Crocker Pillsbury Campbells 40