Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation. At this time of year, parents might be looking for a sitter so they can gift shop or attend a holiday party.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid. I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. Total Savings: $300.

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April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

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JUNE 11, 2019

And while no new parent wants to skimp on their newborn, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some clever ways to save. 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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My parents and their siblings were of the generation that grew up during the depression in the 1930′s. Dress it up with artwork or natural greenery as shown in this post from Parents. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Use paper from other sources. If you have old maps you no longer need, use them.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. My kids had a fun time looking at the hair styles and clothing choices of their parents through the years. I reorganized years worth of photos that were in boxes. I purged a pesty cabinet in my kitchen.

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Thrift Stores 2014 Garage Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Some people were very angry that these parents didn’t spend money on their kids. Some argued that the parents had nice clothes and accessories, so they must be spending money on themselves. 8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Others Support the Decision.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

We even got a TV that my parents weren’t using anymore (a flat screen LCD TV at that)! Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores.

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs. Books and DVDs.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation. At this time of year, parents might be looking for a sitter so they can gift shop or attend a holiday party.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

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. Check out the thrift stores and secondhand clothing shops; organize or attend a clothes swap party or check on one of the many online sites that specialize in selling used stuff. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 14, 2017

As parents, I know we’ve been guilty of pushing aside date nights, but over the past year, I have noticed a difference dates have made. You each choose something for the other to find at a consignment, thrift, or vintage shop. One thing lead to another and we were swapping some life lessons and the topic happened to be marriage.

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Ice Cream Makers Rent Kids and Family Money 145

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! But, because we leave behind the accumulated stuff in our parent’s household, we really end up with less that we had at home. You want stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

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. A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items.

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

I did this once when I was younger and made a table for my parents. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. If you have china that is past the point of usefulness, broken or severely cracked, break it some more to create mosaic tiles for other craft projects.

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Cycle Budgeting Budget Christmas 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Watching someone else fix something helps you learn how, lets you know it is possible and provides on the spot availability for mentor-ship, It seems to be a substitute for the times when parents showed their kids how to repair things. What other organizations do you know of that help people learn to repair their own broken items?

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money DIY Butterfly Garden 10 Summer Fun Activities For Your Kids How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A… How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. What money lessons do you teach your children at the store? Money Tips'

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Sign up for New Parent Offers. Many companies have new Mom or new parent offers you can sign up for even before the little one arrives. Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items.

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Baby Debt Credit Cards Phone Service 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Not only can you recycle fabrics that you find around your home, you can also browse secondhand stores, thrift shops, flea markets, yard sales, and more to find old clothing or materials that you can take apart and transform into something new and fun. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents. Dress Well On The Frugal.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Neighbors knew each other.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Most new parents are shocked by how much diapers, wipes, food, and baby necessities add up to be. But our consumer driven society makes new and naive parents think they need these high-tech, expensive gadgets. If you’re a new or expecting parent without a lot of extra cash, here are a few tips: Babies grow FAST.

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Baby Kroger 2016 Saving 40

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. If your child is still relatively new to the sport, he or she probably doesn’t need new equipment just yet.

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Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Boots: Thrifted $11 Earrings: Savers $1 Necklace: Forever 21 $3 Total: $36.50 I was staying with my parents for a little while and the color walls were in my mother's dining room and living room. My Outfit: Sweater: H&M $13 (15% off coupon) Skirt: Savers $3 Tights: Ebay $5.50

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Thrifting Wellness Outdoors Mother's 53

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

These pictures were taken at my parents' house by my lovely mother (thanks Mom). Not too much on my end- maybe so thrifting , hanging with friends, relaxing. I used to be afraid to wear designed tights like this because I felt like they may rip or snag at any moment, but I really love these. Any excited plans for the upcoming weekend?

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Thrifting Amy's Simple Lighting 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. My daybed mattresses were previously used by a young girl, in her growing up bedroom, then stored by the parents for years. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. The sun bakes out. They smelled musty and perfumy.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

I went thrifting today up by my parents and I found a GORGEOUS vintage burgundy-brown leather jacket for $9. My Outfit: Circus Jacket: Forever 21 $22 Flannel Plaid Shirt: TJ Maxx $3 (clearance) Zipper Jeans: Forever 21 $12 Red Pumps: Chinese Laundry via Ebay $12 Beret: Forever 21 $5 Total: $54.00 Mine has been pretty good so far.

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Thrifting Halloween Parenting Clearance 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. Sewing today has dropped out of main stream life.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Thrift stores and consignment stores are a great resource for polos, dress shirts, khakis or long pants. Each school will probably be a little different, but other parents will want to save just like you, so this is a great way to do so. If you are shopping online, shop through Ebates to get cash back on your purchases, too.

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Clothing and Accessories JC Penneys Saving Clothes 99

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? It’s fun and also horizon expanding. What’s your funniest frugal story? I try to get (and give!)

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 186

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. And honestly, this is easy for me because, while I’m in a better financial place than my parents were, I still struggle financially.

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Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 3, 2009

At my parents house.watching Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.Am Skinny jeans, kid's blue oxford, beige grandma sweater I thrifted from Savers, and my new cage black boots for $10 at Wet Seal. Have you see the Cape she made from a thrifted wool skirt? To have no regrets. I want to enjoy, learn, and live my life. hint hint! ;) 11.

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Puerto Rico Thrifting Diet coke Food and Drink 45

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

I know--a crazy price for a yard sale, but it really was in excellent condition and I knew that there would be parents that would realize that the price was actually quite fair. Thrifting' I wanted to get at least $15-$18 for the toy, so I marked the bench at $20. Sure enough, a woman asked, "would you take $15?" The woman said, "OK."

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153