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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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

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. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Yesterday’s assignment was to figure out where you are spending money. It is my personal mission as the household manager for my family to live well, but I want us to do so on less money. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Dining Out. Gym Membership.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

To set up a swap, gather a group of friends and have them bring anything they want out of their closet-dresses, t-shirts, shoes, accessories, whatever. Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Spend the evening trying on eachothers’ discards. Go Frugal'

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Besides a good pair of shoes, and chances are you already own a pair, there’s no investment required.

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Bank Banking Cable Service Money 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. It will also save you money! Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children.

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Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Besides a good pair of shoes, and chances are you already own a pair, there’s no investment required.

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Bank Banking Cable Service Craigslist 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

All my life I’ve been careful with money, most of the time through necessity, but now just through habit. Help me out, am I being cheap or just smart about money? Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. You only get one body.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

But I did wear saddle shoes and bobby socks. Needs vs. Wants Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious… Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. I wasn’t that cool.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Thrift Shopping has never been a absolute favorite past time for me. I have several friends that swear by Thrift Shopping but for me, being able to shop for what I want without the hassle of searching endlessly is worth the extra money. BUT MAN WAS I WRONG. Facebook- FashionWithoutGuilt ?

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Thrifting Finds Shopping Polls 79