Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? Teach lessons to a friend or family member that might be interested.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother’s body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom’s body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her head. The body may be transported to a church for a service or a service may be held in the funeral parlor.

Green And Frugal 188

Green And Frugal Green Frugal Transportation 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

My husband took public transportation every day, and I drove our vehicle only a few times a week. The locals can be full of information about how to save money. Then, the man in line behind me chimed in on the different ways he uses the card to grow his rewards points to save up to $1.00

Frugal 165

Frugal Chicago Curves Tucson 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. If you can’t afford a car, use public transportation. Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219