Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The next time I’m at a thrift store, then I know to focus my attention there. but I prioritize the needs first. :: Find “Your” store. Not all thrift stores are created equal. Often a donor will bring their clothes to the same store time after time. I note when my son’s jeans are in need replacement.

Thrifting 76

Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. I have saved so much over the years by looking at thrift stores or yard sales first before trying a regular retail store for our needs. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting. January: $26.75 from Ibotta.

February 208

February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. An internet search for ‘barter services’ will yield multiple sites for your review. Trade services. Don’t build more than you plan.

Renovation 189

Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

When reviewing your spending from the previous challenge, realize there are two types of spending categories: Fixed and Variable. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. It saves us $67 a month.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

Choose Thrift First. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. And if forgetting about it isn’t an option, only then will I step foot into a store to purchase it.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Len Penzo reviews where he has spent his money the last 12 years. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. It is amazing the trends you can see if you keep good records. How about you? Could you downsize your possessions?

January 124

January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Review our spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. Review your actual spending for January and February and choose one category to really focus on in March. I write a budget every single month and review and update it weekly. Requests that have not answered the questions are deleted.). 2 – Track your cashflow.

March 100

March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100