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Thrifty Finds: Spring & Summer Clothes

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Although it was 25 degrees in PA just this morning…so could someone please let Mother Nature know about the change in seasons??!! With my list, I went to my favorite thrift store to see what I could find. What I’m still looking for at the thrift stores: shorts. Do you shop at thrift stores?

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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. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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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. I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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April Update: I made 3 new purchases in April: I bought a pair of Teva flip flops from the clearance rack at DSW and two t-shirts at BJ’s Warehouse store. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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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. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. 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.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers.