Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Wednesday is my favorite day of week and not because it’s HUMP day–i t’s 50% off day at my favorite thrift store. . I shop at them regularly, but I love to shop for clothing for myself and my girls at a local thrift store, especially ON WEDNESDAYS. Do you shop at thrift stores?

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Finds Consignment 159

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Favorite Thrift Shopping Apps. Have you tried a thrifting app yet?

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Thrifting Shopping Thrift Stores Consignment 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. It doesn’t mean that you have to wear sack cloth and douse yourself in ashes every morning. Buy Store Brands. Embrace the Food Network.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Here are some helpful tips to get you going.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. While the Salvation Army and Goodwill may require a bit more digging for quality wardrobe items, other consignment shops , like Second Time Around, have a strict pre-screening process. Check out Sample Sales.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Winter clothes. These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Look on Craigs list and in local consignment shops for nearly new exercise equipment. However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. Baby Items. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used. What do you think? What do you buy new? Go Frugal'

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213