Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Also, have a contest for most creative, tackiest, craziest, and of course, the ugliest. Gifts must be from a thrift store. Host a Swap Meet. You can also make up your own crazy rules too.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Among online courses, digital handouts, class message boards, homework uploads, and email , students need reliable access to the Web from — anywhere.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

If you ask someone if they like to sit around and compare things; people, clothing styles, shiny cars, neighborhoods, they’ll tell you, “No, of course not, it isn’t nice to compare.” You can save tons of money over the course of the year by buying off brands, especially when stores offer deals such as buy one get one or buy 10 for $10.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

We have a local park that has a mile long circuit course. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store. It saves us $67 a month. Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details. Get outside and ride your bike, walk, or run.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Work With What You've Got

APRIL 11, 2012

There was also a Q&A with Jane and Judy and both ladies were, of course, flawless. Stevie and I entertained ourselves with shameless selfies in the mirrors while Jane was busy networking. We may have made a slight detour when coming back from the ladies room. This shot is just breathtaking, too much pretty.the girl, the dress, the decor!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

To assume otherwise is going to cost you a lot of money over the course of your lifetime. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Assume It’s Negotiable. Learn to Negotiate Better Prices.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Work With What You've Got

JULY 27, 2010

I’d been hunting for just this belt at thrift stores for a while, but of course once Nathan started looking it showed up. You know how strong the Thrift-Fu is with that one. Dress, Wal-Mart Belt, thrifted by Nate Jacket, Target Shoes, vintage Bag, Lush Watch, thrifted by Nate, vintage Swatch Bracelet, self made.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs. Books and DVDs.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

When I was a child, my father took a princess costume from the year before, put a cutout of a tooth on my crown and wand (with plenty of glitter of course) and added wings from the dollar store. Visit your local thrift shop. Use the bits and pieces of Halloween past to create new costumes for this year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items.

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

Make sure you do the floor, your furniture, under the bed and couch, and of course inside your pet’s house (if they have one.). Using a broom is nice, but doing so can just move fleas and their eggs from one place to another. By using a vacuum, you can suck them all up and dispose of the bag when you are done. Cut your grass. Go Green'

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

She was, of course, brilliant. Tank, Target Sequined leggings, gift from Leina Shoes, Aldo Beads, Grandmama Bea Bag, thrifted by Nathan Cardigan and denim leggings, all Target Necklace, Moon Raven Designs at Etsy. Tags: Grandmama Bea etsy Target Nathan gifts H and M Thrifted Aldo. And I looked rather smashing. Even blurry.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Nathan found it thrifting of course. Cardigan, American Apparel Printed Tunic/Tank, Urban Outfitters Layering tank, Target Denim Leggings, Target Shoes, Aldo Bag, thrifted by Nathan, vintage Brooks Brothers Necklace, Moon Raven Designs at Etsy. Tags: American Apparel etsy Target Nathan Urban Outfitters Thrifted.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I truly am not opposed to shopping at retail stores, but I regularly find what I need for myself and my daughters at thrift stores and spend a fraction of the price. 21 – Offer house and/or pet sitting services.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Thrift store finds. Of course, you can also make up your own crazy rules too. The Gift Exchange Game Rules: Gift exchanges, also known as White Elephant exchange, can be any type of gift (see theme ideas below), and when things get rolling, the exchange becomes more about the game and less about the gift. Start by choosing a theme.

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Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Work With What You've Got

JUNE 23, 2010

Of course, we took photos!~ Tags: bloggers Target Houston vintage Thrifted Dallas meet-ups. I was so glad she said yes, because I just adore her. I invited Tina , since it had been FAR too long since I’d seen her, and Reiko brought Juanette. We met for dinner and had a great time. I can’t wait to do it again. So stylish and poised!

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Dallas Houston Thrifting Photos 66

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Of course, I can't be without some color so I added my blue suede shoes to complete my look. My Outfit: Blazer: Banana Republic; Thrifted $6. Belt: Thrifted $3. It is one of those pieces that I am not quite sure how to exactly wear it, but I think it adds a nice statement to a basic outfit. Gray Tee: TJ Maxx $6.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 1, 2009

We did a little shoot for the blog of course!~ Tee, Alternative Apparel “Debbie” flutter tee* Jeans, Dear at Steve and Barry’s Sandals, Isaac Mizrahi for Target Key necklace, Love Erin Designs at Etsy Chains, Thrifted Baby sling, Jelly Bean Children by Bobby and Jessica Chandler * you can get a great deal on these at Amazon.com.

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Baby Thrifting Niece Baseball 40

Work With What You've Got

AUGUST 1, 2011

I got this romper at Buffalo the other day (via Trade, of course!) Silk romper, Eliot via Buffalo Exchange Cardigan, American Apparel Shoes, Collin Stuart for Victoria's Secret Leather bag, Thrifted by Nathan Ring and cuff, Moon Raven Designs at Etsy. Because Elissa loves me, but she hates rompers, and I love to tease her about it.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 5, 2009

And while we did, we went thrifting. I thrifted it and a sequined top with Tina. Do you have newly thrifted dry clean only purchases like jackets cleaned before you wear them? Of course then it rained all night, and I also scuffed the toe. Tags: Target vintage Payless denim leggings Thrifted Forever XXI.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. A simple lettuce salad with an special dressing, or perhaps a squash soup could suffice for the first course. Of course, you could do what my aunt used to do, and save paper from one Christmas to the next!! They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

There are exceptions of course, and the band playing Saturday was one I actually enjoy, so I was pretty disappointed when I ended up not feeling well and having to go home after dinner while Nathan and everyone else went out. Dress, Target Jacket, Forever XXI Necklace, self made Bag, Vintage and thrifted Tights, Merona, Target Shoes, Payless.

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Birthday Thrifting Thrift Stores Dinner 40

Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 2, 2008

I found it at a thrift store for a couple bucks. This day I wore it with flat boots, because we were running errands all day And of course, knee highs. Shrug, Express, thrifted Dress, vintage, thrifted Boots, vintage Bag, Fossil, thrifted earrings, Love Erin Designs. But I love it. Fossil, leather and so soft.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. Of course you will also have ongoing costs such as thread, patterns and material as well. I’d rather see you be a CEO or business owner!

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

My husband thrifted it yesterday for $2.00 So this was a really exciting thrift gift for me. And of course my bat skull. Tags: boots etsy Love Erin Designs self-made Thrifted Forever XXI WalMart. ~) This entire outfit was styled around my desire to carry my new handbag. and it is Banana Republic. I don’t want to.

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Thrifting Office Fridays Mom 40

Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

So of course I went with an all black look today to prove it. Found these at Target, of course. Tags: handbags boots American Apparel etsy altered Target gifts Thrifted mark. I said “Cognac!” Cognac goes with everything in my book. It matches brown and pops against black. but I lose gloves. I called Kelly right away.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Of course, to protect the glass and window/door hardware you have to tape and paper it. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. I had to part with $35 to buy one of those paint masks to even be able to apply it.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 25, 2010

In the dream it seemed really easy, but of course that would be a really difficult and daunting task. Jacket, Go International house line at Target Blouse, Wal-Mart Denim Leggings, Target Boots, Vintage Earrings, Silver Jewelry Club Various Chains, Thrifted Isabella Wolf Fang Necklace, Wendy Brandes Jewelry. Anyway, I woke up.

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Sewing Jewelry and Watches Thrifting Swap 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 23, 2010

I feel like this look has dominated the Summer musical festival scene and of course the streets of Hollywood! Save yourself some money and try to find one at your local flea market or thrift shop–and as a bonus, it comes with that beat up/worn-in look that makes the bag even better!

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Points Thrifting 2010 Budgeting 67

Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 7, 2010

And then of course the Isabella Wolf Fang is by Wendy. Tags: Wendy Brandes Target Zappos Old Navy books Alexander McQueen Urban Outfitters Thrifted found. But he picked it up and dusted it off and gave it to me and I put it on a chain. ETA Suz says it's called a "dharma wheel", thanks, Suz !

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Old Navy Zappos Thrifting Club 45

Frugal Luxuries

APRIL 1, 2018

"Thrift is the really romantic thing; economy is more romantic than extravagance.thrift is poetic because it is creative; waste is unpoetic because it is waste.if a man could undertake to make use of all the things in his dustbin, he would be a broader genius than Shakespeare." ~ G.

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Art Frugal Toaster Ovens Watches 40

Work With What You've Got

AUGUST 17, 2010

Of course, the left one is starting to get infected, which pretty much always happens. Tunic, hand me down from Laura, Kensie Leggings, Target Shoes, Aldo Clutch, vintage, thrifted by Nathan Necklace and talon earring, Moon Raven Designs at Etsy Cross and chains earring, self made. So I went with the gun. The gun was also really quiet.

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Thrifting Software Girls Wellness 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. During the vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. Instead of letting stuff languish unused and eventually given away, return it!

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Work With What You've Got

MAY 29, 2009

~ I made the key necklace of course, but I found all of the chains at a thrift store for less than 3 bucks each. As soon as I saw them I was reminded of Sal’s tutorial video which I don’t remember in full, but I do remember coming away with the idea that I could get a statement necklace look by buying at the thrift store.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting L'Oreal Target 40

Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 3, 2008

And of course I want the DVD. Sweater, Bona Drag Tee, American Apparel Jeans, Dear at Steve and Barry’s Belt, GAP Booties, Payless Earrings and necklace, Love Erin Designs Bag, vintage, thrifted. I thought it was really true to the book and I had so much fun watching it. I’ve seen it twice. I’ll probably see it at least one more time.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 7, 2009

I purposely went down to H&M yesterday to grab this sweater and nothing else (well at least that was the plan); however, of course H&M was still having a great sale and amazing clearance, so $52 dollars later I came home with things I didn't need (a pair of jeans, pajamas, gloves with bows), but at least I did get the sweater.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

I was an avid reader of Dave Ramsey’s books for years and we even took his home study course, but we still ended up in this position. We had a lot of new debt from the building purchase and not enough cash flow, so once again we turned to our emergency fund to help sustain us through the months of light revenue. It kept me up at night.

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