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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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My sunglasses broke in my purse and my eyes are very sensitive to the sun especially with white snow on the ground, and thankfully, I found a cute pair on clearance for $5. I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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April Update: I made 3 new purchases in April: I bought a pair of Teva flip flops from the clearance rack at DSW and two t-shirts at BJ’s Warehouse store. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

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Between coupons, sales, and clearance, there’s no reason to pay full retail. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Blacks and beiges are always good colors to keep on hand; you can layer and accessorize to add pop and style for various occasions. Don’t Pay Retail.