The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Additionally, it’s really important to us to have money to give to our kids so we save for that reason too. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. What’s your “why” behind wanting to save money?

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. If you want to know how much you need to tuck away for retirement, some online calculators can help give you a ballpark figure based on factors like your current age, salary, and desired lifestyle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything. Give Back' . During the recession in the ’80s, he was unemployed for nearly 2.5 My mom was an at home day care provider. Embrace the Negative!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. Consider tutoring.

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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. Christmas cards are becoming a forgotten tradition, but we still get and give some. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. This You Tube video shows you how. Make gift tags.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I try to get (and give!) 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. It’s fun and also horizon expanding. What’s your funniest frugal story?

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

The funniest thing happens when you decide to move into a new home, especially if it’s your first home: people want to give you furniture. Just because your old furniture doesn’t necessarily fit in with your new house through it’s previous purpose doesn’t mean you can’t repurpose the item! Ask Around.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in. I did this at a Best Buy store a couple years ago when I was purchasing a TV and a DVD player at the same time. Learn to Negotiate Better Prices.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

The consignment store is where people who need to make a few extra bucks bring their gently used clothing, household goods, baby gear, and furniture. The store owner sells the items, takes a percentage, and gives the owner of the items the remaining amount of money.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store. Craft with what Mother Nature gives you. You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! Get spraying!

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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. Which neighborhoods give the most candy and have the easiest walking? Back then, adults did not typically participate (other than to give out the candy).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Garments that are in good condition, especially well-known or high-end labels, could be donated or sold to secondhand clothing stores or through eBay or other online sites.

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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. It’s a fun way to still have gift giving at your Christmas gathering, but keep your costs down. How does your family handle gift giving?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. My monthly goal is $100.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. The link will give you all of the information you need to complete the sheet. What are you willing to give up to reach your goal? So I created a goal tracker and I’m giving one to you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

In the book, “Young Bucks – How to raise a future millionaire” author Troy Dunn claims that the greatest gift you can ever give your child is the ‘gift of want’ Unless a child wants something badly enough, they won’t spend the time and energy to try to figure out a way to go get it. Time of life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Websites like Groupon, Living Social and Teambuy can give you some great ideas of fun things to do, which is a great way of exploring a new place. The YMCA is usually very community oriented, so they may be able to give you some good tips. Check Out Daily Deal Sites. Look at the Local Paper. Travel Tips'

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do with plastic grocery bags to give them a second life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. Actually repairing a broken item yourself will give you a nice sense of accomplishment. Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. Few try to repair or get it repaired. I’m guilty as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

When you shop for new wardrobe items, think about which things will give you the most use in the long run. How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe How To Get Celebrity Style For Less How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money Find Bargains Shopping Online Staying Organized With A Big Wardrobe And a Small Closet.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

Plus, there’s a big bonus: many retailers will give you an additional discount on any items on your gift registry that weren’t purchased. 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.

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Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Challenge yourself to give a thoughtful gift without spending a lot of money. What luxury service can you give up…just until your emergency fund is full. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

I’ve been an avid gym member for over 20 years, so I will never tell anyone to give up their gym membership if they truly use it. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. Plan your gift-giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet that I offer to email subscribers. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Think outside the gift giving box this season; look at old unused items that may have parts that can be reused for other interesting and unique gifts. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. Leave no stone unturned and do not assume anything is trash.

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Cycle Budgeting Budget Christmas 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

Give your pets baths as often as they (or you) can stand to do so. Why You Should Use Eco-Friendly and Natural Cleaners for… Avoid Toxic Skincare Products In Minutes Flat Natural Home Cleaning From Products Found In Your Home Enviro Products World Offers Best Prices on Favorite… How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores.

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

She poured a lot of time and effort into decorating her own home and gives a lot of tips to her co-workers and friends who ask for advice. My mom has a great eye for decorating a home. She’s not an interior designer, but I think she may have been in a past life. Get Organized'

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Home Making Furniture Thrift Stores 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

That should give me enough time to figure out what kind of camera I really need! Jewelry stores usually have excess inventory left over and no significant romantic events in January to get folks to buy, so you may find deals on diamonds after the holidays. ABC News recommended waiting until February or March to buy. Other tips.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Mini ornaments and glitter can be found at most dollar stores and crafting stores rather inexpensively as well. Give the cup and saucer a light shaking to make the insides sparkle and move. Easy Tea Cup Snow Globe.

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DIY Gifts Thrift Stores Crafts 105

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. This will give it a fun rustic look and also look like vines coming out of the stem. Take a look below at how you can make your own to enjoy this fall! Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin.

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DIY Frugal Green And Frugal Newspaper 104

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Before you get rid of items that are still in usable condition, consider trying to sell them, or give them to a thrift store. Whenever you buy new, you are using up resources. You can reduce waste in general when you buy used. When Buying Electronics, Choose Rechargeable Items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Resource: Holiday Help Salvation Army - they have the Angel Giving Tree program (with JCPenney) to help give Christmas gifts to low-income children and senior citizens and the Red Kettle program which gives FREE dinners at Christmas. Find a way to give something of yourself that makes you feel good about yourself.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale At&T Giving 183

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As winter is slowly coming to an end and spring is just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to give some tips on cleaning out your closet! Since fast fashion is so prominent and stores like Zara and H&M are everywhere, we tend to buy so much, since it’s so cheap! Image source.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

So, it’s OK to want stuff, to get stuff, to give stuff, to use stuff, and to get rid of stuff. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You start to give a bit of stuff away. Moving to a bigger home.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Candy alone can be a big bite if you get lots of trick or treaters and give out chocolate. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). What are the typical essentials? Home decor, costumes for the kiddies (and adults!), pumpkins, haunted houses and parties abound.

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