Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. I’ve been an avid gym member for over 20 years, so I will never tell anyone to give up their gym membership if they truly use it. Dining Out.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

We’re amazed at how much used high mileage SUVs can still be, but a new vehicle is completely out of the question. I’m a bit squeamish about bringing used upholstered furniture into my house. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Have you joined the challenge?

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store. Don’t know how to cook?

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I use this spreadsheet. Whether you are scrambling to find money for gifts OR you could just use some extra cash this season, my hope is that this list of ideas (many we’ve done ourselves) helps you find some cash for Christmas. It’s a great time of year to unload, especially if the system was hardly used.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Chances are you’ve got a few pieces tucked away at the back of your closet that could use a little rediscovering. If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 21, 2014

It was a low cost investment and it came with a training dvd for my husband and I to understand how to use the collar properly. For us, the results were incredible. There is definitely a training period as Ruby needs to get used to the feel of the new collar, but she stopped pulling almost immediately. The sneakers cost me $2.50

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Thrifty Thrift Stores Daughter Adidas 100

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. This site uses affiliate links. All rights reserved.

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Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. It saves us $67 a month. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. I’ve found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Dining Out.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”. Few try to repair or get it repaired. I’m guilty as well.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? Besides a good pair of shoes, and chances are you already own a pair, there’s no investment required. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) This site uses affiliate links.

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Bank Banking Cable Service Money 111

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings. However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Add it up to get a total. Pretty nails and toes?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? Besides a good pair of shoes, and chances are you already own a pair, there’s no investment required. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) This site uses affiliate links.

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Bank Banking Cable Service Craigslist 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Use Coupons and Cash Back Incentives. Many retailers offer coupons for their stores on a continual basis. Grab those coupons or coupon codes (look at Savings.com for available codes) and use them to purchase the uniform basics you need. eBay is also a good online resource for gently used clothes, shoes or other accessories.

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Clothing and Accessories JC Penneys Saving Clothes 99

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. The plastic sheeting I use under the windows to avoid getting lacquer on the carpet or concrete (outside). This is only a few bucks a sheet, yet I have used the same sheets for multiple jobs.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Some of us did not have central heat. They used aprons over them when they cooked.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Work With What You've Got

JULY 30, 2009

I knew I wanted a black shrug to make it work for the office, but I am not really shopping for new clothes right now, so I was looking at thrift stores and not finding what I needed. These shoes don’t get a lot of play anymore. I used to wear them all the time but I almost never wear them now.

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Thrift Stores Clothing and Accessories Thrifting Shoes 40

Work With What You've Got

JUNE 15, 2010

Nathan found this at a thrift store for a buck fifty or something. I know they sell them at the Swatch store, but the Swatch store is in the mall. I used to love the mall, but now it’s just like, a big shrine to things I want and cannot afford. I love it. The battery is a 396.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Watches Office 40

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

When you walk in, the first thing you see is a distressed black bookcase with shoes and bags. Nathan and I have long since used magazines as wrapping paper and the face is a collage he made as wrapping paper years ago that I framed. I got this dresser, which I use for lingerie, as well as my vanity and stool from Craigslist.

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Craigslist Lingerie Thrift Stores Ikea 40

Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 30, 2008

SO fabulous I broke out the “high fashion pose” One of my very favorite combos is the all black outfit, brown shoes and bag. In perfect condition, and all of $12 at a thrift store. I think it really makes the accessories pop. This jacket is a vintage wonder. AND it has remained flattering after my weight loss. With tights.

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