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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

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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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. My monthly goal is $100.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

Family Balance Sheet

Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. Choose Thrift First. And if forgetting about it isn’t an option, only then will I step foot into a store to purchase it.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. Similarly, I really appreciate the posts on contentment and gratitude, and often re-read those for motivation. __ Andrea, it was lovely to meet you.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. I don’t know if I will get to 100 things but I am on a mission to declutter and not to acquire anymore either. By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. 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. Plan our Spending. Pay Off Mortgage Debt.

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How to Drastically Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend Each Month

For the Mommas

However, if you’re saving for something specific like a vacation, it’s easier to find the motivation to keep saving instead of spending. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. It’s not just moms on a budget who create specific money goals.

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