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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops. The post Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival appeared first on Koupon Karen. Look for Second-Hand Items Babies grow quickly and outgrow their clothes and gear just as fast. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Learn How to Sew. Getting Started.

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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

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How to get a pair of designer jeans for $6.

Finally Frugal

Awhile back (early December, in fact), I took a bunch of clothing to two local consignment stores. I still have to make a visit to the other consignment store; perhaps I'll that next weekend and see what's on the books for me there. Last weekend, I finally had a chance to visit one of the stores to see if anything had sold.

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Redefining Moderation.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I used to shop the sale racks for clothes thinking I was being fabulously frugal, now I rarely buy anything in a retail environment; it’s all consignment, gift cards, or hand me downs. So how do you know if you need to adjust your understanding of moderation? Again, redefining moderation.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores How to Save Money on Baby Costs. Go Frugal'