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. To save money, I started sun-brewing tea on hot sunny summer days. We like green tea and on occasion I substitute 2-4 regular tea bags with flavored tea bags.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

But I also found success at a thrift store. At that time, I had not reviewed my own spring clothing and I have plenty of time to go back to Target if I can’t find something suitable (and cute) at the thrift store. You’ll save yourself so much money. I found spring and summer tops, dresses and pajamas.

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Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Keep your bank account from reaching zero with these money-saving tips: On Foot. Although some college campuses are much more pedestrian-friendly than others, going to school sans car is the easiest way to save tons of money every year, emphasizes the Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio. Thrift Store Style. Dining Hall.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Blacks and beiges are always good colors to keep on hand; you can layer and accessorize to add pop and style for various occasions. Machine washables will also be a lot cheaper than dry clean only items over the long haul. What’s your favorite savings trick when it comes to updating YOUR wardrobe?

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). til 11 P.M As a hobby.

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