The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s a little hard to see here, but only the orange light bulb is working! So, now I just gotta pop into the police station and have them sign my repair order to certify that my headlight is indeed in working order again. I tried a thrift store first, but came up dry. I had no idea it was out!) Then I went to T.J.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

About five years ago, I started thrifting. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). Not all thrift stores are created equal.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I've used red as my choice of holiday color, but any color would work. Project Instructions: Christmas Card Display Project Project Photo: Christmas Card Display Photo Christmas Night Light This Christmas night light is an easy craft for young artists. I found almost all the supplies at a local dollar store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. Many of these stores are crowded. You can set a minimum amount if you wish.

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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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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 188

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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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

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. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

There’s no doubt about it: stay-at-home parents work hard. Luckily, with remote work and work-from-home jobs growing so rapidly these days, there are plenty of great side hustles for stay-at-home parents. Blogging is hard work, but it can also be super flexible, especially if you run your own blog. eBay Vendor.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2013

I’ve never been one for video games–I just don’t understand the allure–but my husband bought the Wii with his own money years ago when he thought it would be a good stress release for him after a long day at work. 31 Days to Find $1000 Thrifting' And then we had kids. It has gone unused for years.

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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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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

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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Furnishings Home Furniture Craigslist 189

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. Rather, it's about making choices that align with your values.

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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. This post is linked to Follow Our Thrift. Do you use a Swiffer? Do you buy the refills or do you make your own? Let us know in the comments.

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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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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

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

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. I found a really cute pair of TOMS shoes marked down to $49.99.

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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. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. – I worked in retail for almost 13 years and I had an over-stuffed closet to prove it. Gym Membership.

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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

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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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. If you are struggling to learn how to coupon, please visit my coupon resources page and it will have all the info you need to get started and start saving on groceries and so much more.

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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. If you are struggling to learn how to coupon, please visit my coupon resources page and it will have all the info you need to get started and start saving on groceries and so much more.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

It seems to work well, and it works for killing fleas, too. If none of the natural tips work, don’t feel too bad about using a store bought solution though; after all, we do want our pets to be comfortable, right? It is an amazing substance made from the fossilized remains of marine phytoplankton. Regular bathing. Go Green'

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

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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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Although it will take hard work and sacrifice on our part. Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have.

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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. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation. I use this spreadsheet.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 8, 2010

I know that the Some People are all worked up and upset over the return of 90s fashions, but not me. I wore this on a Saturday with knee high black socks and clogs, but for work I felt tights more appropriate. I got this dress at a thrift store a while back and it was floor length. I was like “Look, Nathan, we can hem it.”

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Thrifting Sewing Thrift Stores Clothes 40

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. Let Them Test Things It’s always a good idea to have batteries and an extension cord on hand so that people can make sure that your electronic items work.

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Garage Sale Garage Sale Canning 202

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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Home Making Furniture Thrift Stores 182

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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Cycle Budgeting Budget Christmas 199

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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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! I have an English degree and I work in scholarly book publishing as an editor (developmental and acquiring editor, not the grammar and spelling kind of editor). I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice. Currently, my fiancé and I are working to pay off the house early.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 190

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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Grandfather Fridays Debt Thrift Stores 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. As you start your project, especially if you hire an installer or contractor to do the work, avoid being up sold while in their shop. Garage or estate sales. Make it yourself items. Craigs list.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189