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Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items

Stockpiling Moms

Finally, I found some clothing for my husband and son that was still new with the tag at the thrift store that they loved! My Aunt Ida always gifted pre-loved items and they were some of the best gifts I ever received. Glass vases, dishes, candles, clothing, books, jewelry…the list goes on and on.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

About half of my children’s clothing is bought used, and about 75% of my husband’s and my clothing is used. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. I lost a lot of weight last year and dropped 6 dress sizes in less than a year.

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6 Amazing Mother’s Day Gift Deals

Couponing 101

Choose a gold or silver heart necklace and choose between four card options: Mother, Grandma, Aunt and Daughter. Jane.com is a beautiful boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women’s fashion trends, home decor, and children’s clothing. . $39.99) + $4.99 Deal Expires: Today, 4/16. Mother’s Day Necklace & Card.

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Three Ways to Give to Charities Even If You Don’t Have Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use that gift card combined with sales to buy some new clothes to give to a needy family. My aunt and uncle never had a lot of money to donate to their church, but every weekend they volunteered to help set up for weddings or clean up after them in the church hall. You can use your Swagbucks for charity in a variety of ways.

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Avoid These Financial Mistakes with Your Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Agree on the values and expectations you want your children to have in the area of personal finance and consistently teach and enforce those between the two of you (and clue in any significant others in your family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents and etc). Derailing them with sudden windfalls. Bailing them out.

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Free Book Friday – Free Nook, Kindle & Google Play Books

For the Mommas

One sticky summer day as Kate is waiting for her husband to come home from his bicycle shop, she spots her distinguished neighbor returning from his last day of work after eighty-six years at Atlanta’s oldest men’s clothing store. Just Add Trouble (Hetta Coffey Mystery Series (Book 3).

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Things We No Longer Use

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They were used to protect clothing while cooking – to keep grease splatters and spills contained on the apron. Most clothing comes out of the dryer wrinkle free. As my Aunt M. Even if you do cook at home, have you ever worn an apron? Of course, many times they were for show as well. Needs vs.

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