The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. Tell us a little about yourself! My husband is a middle school language arts teacher.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. This little baby worked great, especially on summer days when I didn’t want to heat up the whole kitchen by running the regular oven. The spinning wheel doesn’t work really; I have to rotate the bowl with my hand, but I can’t complain considering the price.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. The post Working Moms on a Budget: 5 Tips for Thrifty Business Fashion appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

I mentioned that our pub style table and chairs didn’t work well in our dining room, but the bar stool chairs were the perfect height, so they worked great for the kitchen island, and we were able to sell the table on Craigslist. We furnished our house almost for free by using a few methods: Repurpose Old Pieces . Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

.” In my experience this type of haggling will work 70% off the time. You can’t be timid to make this work; you have to stand strong, speak up, and tell the manager exactly what you want. This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

A lot of sports and exercise equipment can be bought used, and work just fine. Our stationary bicycle is a used item that still works great even though we have had it for several years. Plus, if you keep the items in good condition, there is a good chance that you will be able to sell them back for cash or credit for other items.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. If You're willing to apply these simple and practical tips, you can definitely make it work and keep yourself from getting into dire financial straits in the future. All it takes is a bit of effort and discipline.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

The machine worked for a week before a new problem arose. Fortunately, my 17 year old dryer still works like a charm. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid. They have 50% off the entire store every Wednesday. Total Savings: $300.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

The only drawback to using grocery bags is that they are not insulated, so if you need to keep something cold, they are not going to work. Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Trash Bags Plastic grocery bags are the perfect size for your small trashcans.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. My favorite pair had a hole in an unseemly place and my other favorite pair came with holes, and neither is appropriate for work. Awesome, the new price will be $19.99

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

We aren’t stressed per say but there have been numerous detours and extras to deal with this week at work and personally. Apart from getting some rest we are hoping to get some yard work done. I am also hoping to get my bike tires pumped up so I can start riding to work. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Yes, that means that you cannot stop at the drive through on your way home from work. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. No, you cannot have dinner and drinks with the girls twice a week.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. Projects that I’m working on: The bathroom linen closet. In the first 3 weeks of 2014, I have made some decluttering progress. I reorganized my bedroom closet and dresser. I reorganized years worth of photos that were in boxes.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. Pretty nails and toes?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

It claimed that a clean workspace improved productivity and gave the illusion of being in control and on top of work tasks. Apparently there are some simple rules when it comes to de-cluttering and re-organizing your work space. Do I need it on my work space? Did this system work or what! Can it be filed or delegated?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

It seems to work well, and it works for killing fleas, too. The next time you see your cat or dog scratching furiously because of fleas, consider trying a nontoxic alternative to those chemical bombs normally sold in pet stores. It is an amazing substance made from the fossilized remains of marine phytoplankton. Regular bathing.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And during the warmer months, they encourage you to increase your thermostat while you’re at work and/or away from home. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. I only shop on Wednesdays, when the store has a 50% off everything sale.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

Larger furniture for larger spaces (as long as there is not too much of it) works best, and use smaller for smaller spaces. What home decorating basics have you found work well? This makes the space look smaller and doesn’t do much for visual appeal. Having tiny furniture in a large room is also not appealing. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

To make up-cycling for holiday and Christmas gifts work, you will need to be a little crafty, however the end result will be a unique and personal gift. Anywhere you might use glass or tile for mosaic work, replace with broken china. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

You also want to test the items to make sure that they work, and you should be prepared to offer a much lower price if they do not work. You can easily find tags or stickers at a local store that will help make the prices more visible. No one wants to buy something only to find out later that it does not work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

Once we get a bit more organized and back into reality, I will work on trying to get some pics up for you all to see of some of our adventures. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores. I swear I was born in the wrong part of the world. Maybe one day I will get the opportunity to live there for a while. PET Archives.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. It’s working like a charm…if that is the right word to describe vacuuming. Now I don’t feel guilty when I use several squares daily to swiffer the floors in my house. Do you use a Swiffer?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

It would be hard to have the laid back life we envisioned with both of us working frantically just to pay bills (mostly made of debt.) Funny how that works. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? I am the nerd.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

How about when a lamp stops working? I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. What do you do when a pair of socks gets a hole in the heel? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? I’m guilty as well.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

So we got to work! We methodically worked through our plan and in September 2019 we were treated with the ultimate reward for our hard work– freedom from our non-mortgage debts! It’s scary to think about where we would be if we hadn’t worked our plan and made the sacrifices prior to March 2020.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Helping out at a charity, particularly if the work you do is specialized, means one less person for that charity to pay. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either. And you don’t have to give cash in order to make it work. Instead, the money the charity does have can go toward helping more people.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Meal Planning is something that I am working on right now. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Meal Planning. I have learning that if you plan your meals you can save quiet a bit of money by not over spending. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Meal Planning is something that I am working on right now. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Meal Planning. I have learning that if you plan your meals you can save quiet a bit of money by not over spending. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Mix and match a set that works for you, just be sure to get a clear cup or otherwise you won’t be able to see on the inside. Mini ornaments and glitter can be found at most dollar stores and crafting stores rather inexpensively as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. You won’t need to make as many trips to the store if you make it a point to maintain what you already have.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. As a retiree, I started out as a saver, unsure how the finances were all going to work out (especially since I retired during the last recession). Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Even if you don’t want to use the YMCA for entertainment, your local YMCA will likely have affiliate organizations that they work with that might have something that will pique your interest. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Travel Tips'

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

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. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports.

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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.

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