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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. Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds.

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8 Summer Date Night Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

One thing lead to another and we were swapping some life lessons and the topic happened to be marriage. You each choose something for the other to find at a consignment, thrift, or vintage shop. We just had some people over to our house for lunch this past weekend. It was a low key and fun afternoon with several conversations flowing.

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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. They can be found in a number of places, from online book swaps to eBay to Amazon. Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. Entertainment.

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Tips to Save on School Uniforms

Saving Cents With Sense

Thrift stores and consignment stores are a great resource for polos, dress shirts, khakis or long pants. You can take your child’s gently used uniforms to the school exchange and then either get a discount or just swap out items for a different size. Shop Second-Hand. Check With Your Child’s School.