Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Have a Virtual Yard Sale. I love yard sales, but it’s getting a little cold in the northeast to be hosting one outside. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Return Unused Purchases. Babysit or House Sit.

Christmas 130

Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

Did you save BIG in April? I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. The big hitters this month saved us about $500.

April 100

April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Have a Virtual Yard Sale. I love yard sales, but it’s getting a little cold in the northeast to be hosting one outside. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Return Unused Purchases.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

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. for a box of 48 tea bags and save almost $10 for the same amount of tea. I now spend $2.40

Food and Drink 180

Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Holiday tins are also bountiful at these sales.

Thrifty 174

Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in.

Haggle 211

Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

End of season sales are the best times to score a deal, meaning winter jackets in the spring and bikinis in the fall. Between coupons, sales, and clearance, there’s no reason to pay full retail. Pair those discount price tags with a coupon or sale to get the most bang for your buck. Check out Sample Sales. Go Frugal'

Clothing and Accessories 220

Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

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). I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Why learn to sew?

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Put the money saved into your emergency fund. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. I love a pedicure too, but if you’re trying to save money, try to paint your piggies yourself. Related Reading : My Honest Review: I donated plasma to earn money!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive! All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them.

Friends And Family Sale 176

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

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. Use plastic store bags for trash bags. Save the paper plates for your really BIG parties. You save money and resources.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” This is where they exchanged goods, not for money but for other goods or services.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment. The post Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Frugal excercise new year save money'

Bank 111

Bank Banking Cable Service Money 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Talk about what expenses the store might have (physical store maintenance, utilities, employees, supplies, fixtures and registers, computers, merchandise costs, advertising and etc). Then discuss what the income sources might be (sales of merchandise, vending machine sales, rental of space to other businesses, etc).

Money 229

Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. A loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store costs at least $2. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though!

Bread 68

Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. If you want to set your child up for success, what else can you do? Buy Secondhand Equipment.

Sports 40

Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? I wish he was still around. I’ve got a lot of things that need fixing! When did we become a throwaway society? Do you keep things until no one else wants them?

Repairs 214

Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. What if you already do those things and are still looking for more ways to save? Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it. That is not rocket science. Then you are in luck! Another great item to buy used is your car.

Frugal 75

Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. These make nice gifts too.

Holiday 202

Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. Plan ahead. Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. Craigs list.

Renovation 189

Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Save money by preparing your own meals. Drink water to save money and calories. Eat out less. Drink water. Plan ahead.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

You physically went from store to store (or called on the phone) to compare prices and products. For instance, you can go to eBay now and find civil war era items for sale. Many things we have in 2014 weren’t available in all locations. Go Frugal'

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. What’s one thing you splurge on?

Friends And Family Sale 190

Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 190

Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 6, 2009

Recycling your clothing, shopping at thrift stores, and reselling your old items are to SAVE GREEN!!! I am creating a store soon on Ecrater.com so I will keep you posted. Thrifty Shopping Shopping secondhand is a great way save money and get new items for your wardrobe. Going Green Fashion.

Green 40

Green Swap Thrifting Recycle 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment. Once you’ve gotten into a good routine you may feel ready to take things up a notch. equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches.

Bank 40

Bank Banking Cable Service Craigslist 40

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. Try to avoid spending money on unnecessary items like a baby sling, wipe warmer, expensive baby food maker, excessive toys, a breast pump, and too much of anything.

Baby 40

Baby Kroger 2016 Saving 40

Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Twitter- FashionNOGuilt View This Poll You May Also LIKE: Urban Decay On Sale Up To 90% Off Fashion Without Guilt is on Tumblr Aldo Shoes Sale Up To 50%-70% Off Related posts: Frugal Tip Monday-Tips To Saving Money Holiday Shopping Frugal Tip Monday-Shopping for Christmas Early Fashion Tip 4-Online Shopping 101.

Thrifting 79

Thrifting Finds Shopping Polls 79

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt. I have made hundreds of dollars at yard sales and usually use the money to pay for our vacation spending. And it saves on gas too.”

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

No matter how much money we’re bringing in, just about all of us feel as if we could stand to cut down on our spending and put a little bit more money into our rainy day fund. Saving money doesn’t mean that you have to drastically change the way that you live your everyday life. Set Specific Goals.

Money 40

Money Goals Kids and Family Saving Money 40