Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. Five dollars divided by 180 times = 3 cents per dishwasher use AND I have a lot leftover in the box. Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 6, 2016
Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers. Eat those leftovers! I have a good friend who hates leftovers and throws any away after a meal. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills. Choose thrift first. That’s crazy!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 16, 2013
Save any shopping bags you get through the year – especially the paper ones or ones that are unique in design, then use them at Christmas time. Do you have some leftover wall paper you won’t be using? Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Shop the after Christmas sales. Use those as well.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 17, 2013
Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either. We usually send him home with the leftovers. Get a gift card for a local grocery store, or take the person shopping, and pay for the groceries. They appreciate the clothes — and the fact that they don’t have to buy them. How do you approach giving?
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 20 – Earn Cash Back with Shopping Apps. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.
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