Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

We have not regretted that decision and you can find out how we manage to Watch Really Great TV Without Cable while saving $50 each month. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store. I’m a big fan of Banana Republic, J.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. It’s a great way for them to burn off some energy and you’ll have fun watching them compete at the games you’ve come up with. For example, you could have a nice picnic in a nearby park. Game and Movie Day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

If you’re looking to ramp up your investing efforts but aren’t sure how to due to inexperience, John from All Things Finance has a great post on Investing for Beginners: Newbie Mistakes to Watch Out For. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores. Interested in becoming a product tester? PET Archives.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 8, 2009

I have been looking for a knee length leather skirt for at least two years now every time I hit the thrift store, and I am so excited to have found this one. Tags: American Apparel etsy vintage skirts Love Erin Designs Faves self-made Thrifted rock and roll. It fits perfectly. I also went with the “more is more” look with the chains.

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JUNE 15, 2010

Nathan found this at a thrift store for a buck fifty or something. I hope that all it needs is a new battery (yes, I wore a non functioning watch all day). It’s not looking like I am going to get out of it if I want the watch to function though. Tags: American Apparel Target second hand Amazon Thrifted Forever XXI.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

I had no problem shopping at a thrift store, avoiding restaurants, and not having cable TV, but I didn’t want to give up camping and watching my daughters’ swim meets. We said NO to a lot, and that isn’t fun. However, there were also things that we didn’t give up. What are YOUR non-negotiables in life?

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

I watched the BRIT awards last night. I’m going to sleep late and watch too much TV. Sweater, Thrifted Dress, Target Tights,Target Knee socks, Target Boots, GAP Kids Bag, Thrifted, Dooney and Burke Isabella Wolf Fang Necklace, Wendy Brandes. Tags: boots Wendy Brandes vintage dress GAP Thrifted.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Gifts must be from a thrift store. Have a movie night and invite your friends and family over to watch this hilarious and beloved movie. In fact, I need to find or make my sweater.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I went to work, had a doctor's appointment, and went home to watch Criminal Minds. My Outfit: Brown Ruffle Cardigan: Thrifted $3 Top: H&M $10 Teal Skirt: Forever 21 $15 Brown Tights: Forever 21 $3.50 Things yesterday were pretty quiet when I wore this outfit. Yup, pretty exciting life I lead. Don't be jealous now. Total: $61.50.

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

We watched more Girls Aloud than you think possible We watched “The Passions of Girls Aloud” (Nicola, Cheryl and Kimberly, and to be honest, Cheryl’s episode was by far my favorite, Push 10 baby, Push 10), The Tangled Up Tour, The Out of Control Tour, The entire “Off The Record” series and some of the What Would The Neighbors Say Tour.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

Watch the Size of Your Furniture. Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home. If you want to stick with blues, use navy and sea foam. Get Organized'

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Frugal Luxuries

APRIL 1, 2018

"Thrift is the really romantic thing; economy is more romantic than extravagance.thrift is poetic because it is creative; waste is unpoetic because it is waste.if Canceled our Netflix account as we never really watch much from it. We use Apple TV, Roku or our computers to watch any shows we miss or for Mike's sports.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Dress, Free People via Buffalo Exchange Bag, Buffalo Exchange Boots, Doc Martens Via Buffalo Exchange Watch, SWATCH, thrifted Studded leather cuff, Buffalo Exchange Necklace, The Shining, Dallas (closed) Claw ring, Etsy Trinity ring, Buffalo Exchange Skull ring, I honestly don't remember

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

JANUARY 19, 2010

Also, I added my cream suede belt that I thrifted on Saturday at Goodwill, my cream Kenneth Cole watch (side not about this watch: I got it at Overstock.com about 4 years ago for $3. no plans for me today except Yoga and watching American Idol. Also, did anyone watch the Bachelor last night. How bout you guys?

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

If you love watching your child learn and grow, you might also enjoy teaching others! You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. So, without much further ado, here are some of our favorite side gigs for stay-at-home parents. Online Teacher/Tutor.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Watching your child get nothing but net may be super exciting. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Going to your child’s baseball game may be a fun way to spend an evening.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

If this interests you, also read, How We Watch Really Great TV Without Cable. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. Cable & Land Line – Due to a humongous price increase and a company who didn’t want to negotiate, we cancelled our cable & land line.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Have the kids stand and watch at a register to see how many ways they can see people paying. Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money DIY Butterfly Garden 10 Summer Fun Activities For Your Kids How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A… How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money.

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Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 25, 2010

And since everyone was poor, the thing to do was go over to someone’s room and watch a DVD, because we still had our DVDs, and at least your friends had something different to watch, and none of us had cable. Tags: boots Wendy Brandes Target vintage denim leggings Thrifted Go International WalMart.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 5, 2009

I spent the AM having donut holes and watching TV with my husband. And while we did, we went thrifting. I thrifted it and a sequined top with Tina. Do you have newly thrifted dry clean only purchases like jackets cleaned before you wear them? Tags: Target vintage Payless denim leggings Thrifted Forever XXI.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

I spent the weekend on the couch, sick, and watching far too much Torchwood on DVD. Or perhaps not enough Torchwood, as my plan is to watch a couple more episodes tonight! My friend Bill actually first spotted them, as well as a wine colored pair at the thrift store. It felt good to have a reason to get up and get dressed today.

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Work With What You've Got

APRIL 8, 2010

But you know, only when I watch it. Jacket, H&M (second hand) Blouse, Target Pants, Wal-Mart Shoes, rsvp via Zappos Bag, Thrifted Earrings, gift from Pilar Amethyst necklace, self made. Tags: Target hand made gifts Zappos H and M self-made Thrifted WalMart. Plus it lets me sleep an extra 10 to 20 minutes! Oh Hi buddy!~

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I ended up with a couple of tops, and this is one of them… It has been raining non-stop for a week or more now, and I have put away my Etsy bag of wonderment to keep it safe, and pulled out this nice thrifted leather bag. I don’t like when Nathan comes out and watches me take my pictures. But I get it. I’d look too.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 14, 2010

These are People's Liberation jeans Nathan thrifted for me a couple years ago, and I normally reserve them for around the house wear, because, well, I’m not much of a “flare” girl. I anticipate the most stressful portion of the evening will be deciding which one to watch! This is a bit of a departure for me.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

I wore my huge-pain-in-the-behind-to-make-and-therefore-never-to-be-duplicated-by-me multi chain hoops… And this… I had a hard time getting a good picture of it, but it’s amazing, and it came to me in a flash while watching Project Runway last Saturday on the DVR. Thrifted Earrings and necklace, self made. Look at the carving.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

As promised, here is my "new" orange cardigan that I thrifted with Brianne over the weekend. I went over to my old roommates house to watch the Bachelor right after work (oh yes, this outfit is from Monday night. My Outfit: Orange Cardigan: Thrifted from Salvation Army: $3 Gray Tee: (not shown) Forever 21 $3.50 Not pretty!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. I watched You Tube videos several times before attempting mine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOM7FTJfeG8 Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget.

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Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 29, 2010

This weekend I am hoping to mostly just relax, clean and watch TV. Jacket, Old Hoodie, Tokidoki Denim Leggings, ANA at JCPenny Shoes, Blowfish via Zappos Bag, Thrifted Necklace, Tokidoki zipper pull. Tags: Zappos JCPenny Tokidoki denim leggings Thrifted. I don’t have any plans tonight at all. He is a cutie though.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. There are definitely things we’re saying no to, but there are also things that we won’t to give up. What’s important to you? Take some time and create your guidelines for the year.

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Work With What You've Got

APRIL 21, 2010

Dress, Sally Jane Vintage on Etsy Belt, swap Shoes, MIA via Urban Outfitters Holy Santos Bracelet, Mexico, gift from Pilar Watch necklace, Fink Gifts at Etsy Bag, Thrifted by Nathan. Tags: etsy vintage gifts Urban Outfitters Thrifted.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 18, 2009

I want to be true to the way I would dress without all of you lovely people watching. Dress, Alice Temperly for Target Bunny necklace, Haute Hardware at Etsy Bird necklace, Love Erin Designs at Etsy Winged hoop earrings, Love Erin Designs at Etsy Bunny bracelet, Love Erin Designs at Etsy Bag, Vintage and thrifted Shoes, Old navy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

That way you can watch for patterns and materials that you find appealing, and you’ll be able to focus on just a few items while you’re first starting out. Before you purchase any other materials besides a few reference books or patterns, you may want to start thinking about what kind of clothes you would like to make.

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Work With What You've Got

MARCH 31, 2010

It’s still totally engrossing though, last night I powered through Thomas, Emily, and Cook* and then it was 10 PM and I really needed to get to bed, but instead stayed up to watch Katie as well. Cardigan, Alternative Apparel Dress, Target Boots, Steve Madden Bag, Thrifted by Nate Necklace, handmade by me. I never know.)

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Work With What You've Got

MARCH 4, 2011

Boots, Docs, thrifted Watch, Swatch Bead bracelet, self made. I'm focused when I'm there, and I don't have to struggle to pay attention, because I'm interested. It's interesting. Jacket, Old Navy Smiths shirt, Everything English Shorts, Wal-Mart Tights, ?

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 8, 2009

Nathan got it for me at a thrift store, and it really brings home Sal’s post about thrifting current trends. I watched them from the original price point of over $100 until they came down to $30, and then I snatched them up. And the length on this one is perfect! Have you noticed the adorable bag yet?

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Work With What You've Got

MARCH 26, 2010

~ On Her: Jacket, Forever XXI Blouse, hand me down from Berry, Target Denim Leggings, ANA at JCPenny Shoes, Old Navy Bag, Dior Necklace, Wendy Brandes Jewelry On Him: Tuxedo Jacket, Secondhand My Bloody Valentine Shirt, Gift Jeans, ODYN (procured at Buffalo Exchange) Zippered Ankle Boots, Thrifted Belt, Aeropostale Swatch Watch, Gift.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

Have a big box ready to take the throw-away items and another for anything that is good enough to go to the local thrift store. Do you have an old TV lurking anywhere that is never watched? Do I need it? What is the worst thing that will happen if I trash it? Be ruthless! Do you really need to have three TVs in your house anyway?

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