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Thrifty Finds: Brand Names, Dirt Cheap

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I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

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My Week: Gentle Leader and Thrifty Sneakers

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Ruby isn’t a big fan of the new collar, but she LOVES her walks more, so it’s staying! The girls and I hit my favorite thrift store this week. And my oldest daughter got her first pair of Converse sneakers. And my oldest daughter got her first pair of Converse sneakers. The sneakers cost me $2.50

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My Binder System for Organizing Some Important Areas of My Office and My Life

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I had to chuckle when I saw my training calendar from 2004, the year before our first daughter was born. But I have seen a variety of binders at yard sales and thrift stores for pocket change. This year, I am contemplating running a half-marathon this year, so I got out my Training binder. I totally blew off my workout that day.

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Choosing Thrift First: Thinking Ahead

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I have two daughters and one benefit of having same sex siblings is that my youngest is the beneficiary of a mighty fine wardrobe, season after season. I don't have that luxury with my oldest daughter. I am having a lot of luck with thrifting this spring. It is size 6 and $2". Two dollars for a winter coat; let me take a look.

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Have a Mindful March!

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I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. My oldest daughter has grown 5 inches in the last year. I will start preparing for the winter to spring wardrobe transition by spending the month going through our warm weather clothing bins and taking an inventory of needs, so I can take advantage of sales and thrift store finds.

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