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Thrifty & Thriving Chapter Resources
Update: Certain resources mentioned in the book may no longer be available, as the book was initially published in 2017.
Section One: Thrifty People Are
Thrifty People Are Not Perfect
Just in case you wanted a peek at our $10,000 home here is a tour.
Here is another HUGE mistake we made on our journey to become 100% debt free.
Thrifty People Are Givers
Books That Have Impacted My View Of What Is Enough
More or Less: Choosing A Lifestyle Of Excessive Generosity
Enough: Finding More While Living On Less
Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity And Generosity
Live To Give: Letting God Turn Your Talents Into Miracles
Kisses For Katie: A Story Of Relentless Love And Redemption
Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes To God When Sparkly, Safe Faith Is No Longer Enough
Thrifty People Are Budget Makers
a free set of budgeting forms available at Queen Of Free
Don’t forget the budgeting sheets included in the Thrifty & Thriving printables pack.
Books on money management and budgeting
The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
This book lays out an easy to follow financial plan that will get you out of debt and put you on the path to financial freedom. I got to be honest though my husband and I don’t follow the Dave Ramsey plan to the letter. Still I highly recommend this book to people wanting to get rid of debt but not sure where to even start.
Debt-Proof Living: How to Get Out of Debt & Stay That Way
I have read several other titles by Mary Hunt over the years and found them all to be full of useful information on how to set a budget and stick to it
10 other books that will make you a thrifty ninja
Websites for budgeting help
Crown Ministries was the author of the bible study I took on finances at the start of our marriage. That bible study changed the course of our financial lives is so many positive ways. You can visit their website here. There you can find information about their free podcast on budgeting and other money matters as well.
Thrifty People Are Big Believers In The Unexpected.
Reselling no longer needed items in your possession is an excellent way to stock or restock your emergency fund in a hurry. Visit my reselling page for links to articles that share tips to help you sell you stuff successfully through various methods of reselling.
Thrifty People Are Planners
This list of 41 websites and apps shares almost all of my thrifty family’s favorite sites for finding get sales, good discounts, and low prices.
Thrifty People Are Goal Focused
My favorite resources for learning how to set realistic goals and reach them.
This eBook won’t take you more than an afternoon to read and it is cram packed with great realistic goal setting and reaching tips.
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results . If you lack focus this is the book for you.
Thrifty People Are Cash Buyers
How To Make Sturdy & Durable Cash Envelopes Out Of A TJMaxx Bag
Thrifty People Are Good At Time Management
Books On Time Management
How To Handle 1000 Things At Once: A Fun Guide To Mastering Home & Personal Management
Life Management For Busy Women: Living Out God’s Plan With Passion & Purpose
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: And Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home (This version is available only in paperback and is the least expensive way to get the great advice shared in this series)
It Takes An Egg Timer: A Guide To Creating The Time For Your Life
For a complete list of all the articles I have personally written about time management, visit my time management tips page.
Thrifty People Are Lifetime Learners
I learn mostly through reading. Here are two articles I have written on how to fit more time for reading in your day.
How To Read More Than A Book A Week Despite Being Crazy Busy
Thrifty People Are Not Afraid Of DIY
10 Ways Thrifty People Save Money On Renovations
10 Ways Thrifty People Landscape
How Thrifty People Fill Their Flower Gardens For Less Money
Thrifty People Are Legacy Builders
A Flexible Children’s Chore System
A Simple Chore Payment System For Children
Section Two: Thrifty People Do
Thrifty People Do Practice Contentment
DIY Gratitude Journal That Cost Just One Dollar
8 Places To Earn Starbucks Gift Cards Plus Ways To Make Them Go Further
17 Ways Thrifty Bookworms Save Money On Books
Thrifty People Do Keep A Wishlist
Reselling items is a great way to fund the wishlist. Here is a list of articles I have written sharing reselling tips
Spending little moments here and there earning gift cards online is another great way of funding your wish list. Here is a list of articles I have written about earning gift cards online.
For more work at home ideas that can help fund your family’s wish list, visit my work at home page for a list of articles I have written on the topic.
Thrifty People Do Use Windfalls Wisely
Why I Rarely Talk About Our Debt Free Journey
Our Debt Free Journey Part 2: How We Ended Up Back Into Debt And Out Again
What Debt Free Life Really Looks Like For Our Family
Thrifty People Do Dig Green
8 Must Have Ingredients For Making Your Own Cleaning Products
The One Question That Saves Thrifty People The Most Money
12 Ways To Repurpose A Sweater Into A Christmas Gift
The Ultimate Green Guide To Repurposing Clothing
The Thrifty & Green Guide To Using Less Paper
Thrifty People Do Make It Last Longer
10 Ways Thrifty People Use Things To The Last Drop
Thrifty People Do Love Free
List of sites that regularly list free samples
Spirit Filled Kindle (free kindle deals)
Smart Apps For Kids (free app Fridays)
Thrifty People Do Sell To Buy
Visit my resell page for additional tips on reselling your items.
Thrifty People Do Not Buy It All At One Store
Section 3: Thrifty People Know
Thrifty People Know They Need The Right Sized Shovel
Survey Companies & Point Programs
- Paid Viewpoint (offers simple and quick surveys, and you don’t get screened out)
- Swagbucks (I have readers making up to $100 a month with Swagbucks)
Reselling Tips Resource Page
I continually explore new methods for reselling items. When I do try a new way, I write about what I learned about it here on the blog and then place the link to that article on my reselling tips resource page.
Work At Home Ideas
You can find all the links to articles I have written about ways to earn money by working at home on my Work At Home resource page.
Blogging Tips
I consider myself to be enrolled in a self-made blogging university, and when I learn something that is helping my blog grow in numbers and/or income, I share it on my Blogging Tips resource page.
Thrifty People Know How To Make Their Smartphones Pay Them
Shopping Apps
This list is full of apps that you can download onto your phone and then you can earn points towards gift cards by uploading your receipt and/or answering short surveys about the item you bought or the store you bought it at.
Receipt Hog (enter YECT1667 into referral code area)
Thrifty People Know Not To Go Directly To The Website Or Store
Cashback sites I recommend
Swagbucks – Swagbucks is a great place to earn cashback because of its low cash out options such as 300 SB for an Amazon or Dunkin’ Donuts e-gift card. Plus you can combine what you earn through their Shop & Earn section (name of their cashback section) with other ways to earn so that you earn your reward even faster.
Ebates – Ebates offers the biggest variety of stores to receive cashback from and does have awesome events where for a limited time you can earn higher than average cashback rates. You currently do have to have a balance of $5.01 before you can cash out which can take a while to hit if you don’t shop online a lot, since there are no other ways to increase that balance at Ebates but through online shopping.
Live in the States? Sign up for Ebates here
Live in Canada? Sign up for Ebates here
Thrifty People Know That Loyalty Can Be Rewarding
Love to read? If you read Tyndale titles you can get free books when you submit reviews and more with their Tyndale Rewards program.
Sign up for Tyndale Rewards here
Thrifty People Know Gift Cards Are Not Just For Gift Giving
Cardpool:Right now I can’t seem to get access to Cardpool I am thinking that is is because I am currently in Canada. I will try again when I am back in the USA.
MyGiftCard Plus: To use MyGiftCard plus you must first sign up for Swagbucks and then you can access it by scrolling down to the bottom of the Swagbucks homepage where you will find the link to it under the “Ways To Earn” tab.
Thrifty People Know How To Use Daily Deal Sites Wisely
A list of daily deal sites my family uses
Groupon
Living Social
Thrifty People Know How To Shop Secondhand Wisely
6 Tips For Increasing Your Savings At Goodwill
Thrifty People Know How To Yard Sale Like A Ninja
30 Things You Can Gather For Your Yard Sale Pile TODAY: Toss Clutter & Gain Cash
Everything You Need To Know To Have Your Best Yard Sale Season Yet
How To Hold Your Most Successful Yard Sale Yet
Thrifty People Know How To Give Good Gifts
7 Christmas Themed Swap-It Parties That Will Save You Money
Half Of What You Need For Christmas You Probably Already Own
How To Give Acts Of Service Gifts People Will Really Use: No More Coupon Books
22 Gifts You Can Make Using Ingredients Found In Your Kitchen
Where To Find Free & Low Cost Christmas Gifts That Rock
Last Minute Inexpensive Gift Ideas Without The Mad Dash To The Stores
Thrifty People Know How To Think Christmas All Year Long
Thrifty Christmas Tips Resource page
Christmas On A Zero Budget: The Printable Plan
How To Plan A Christmas To Remember On A Super Tight Budget
Thrifty People Know When Thrifty Equals Thriving
You can follow all our RV trip updates here. We never would have been able to make this dream come true if it hadn’t practiced the thrifty principle shared in my book.
Sticking with the thrifty lifestyle for life does pay off.
