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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. Maybe I’m still recovering from the Christmas shopping frenzy, but I had little desire to step into a store. I did go into a big box store two times in February. How did you do in February?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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But I also found success at a thrift store. At that time, I had not reviewed my own spring clothing and I have plenty of time to go back to Target if I can’t find something suitable (and cute) at the thrift store. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? How did you do in February?

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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Read: My Ebates Review. Need some ideas to find extra cash?

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. Ordering online really challenges me to plan every single meal for the week, which I believe saves me extra trips to the store. Instead of buying gallons of iced tea at the store which can cost about $2.50

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. See you on Thursday, February 26. How did you do in January?

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. February 2021 – I found $3433.68. Last year I made very little money and swore I was done having yard sales. It wasn’t worth my time.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! I know I do. In fact, I did today! Other tips.

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