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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! That is when I decided to thrift all of my gifts this year for Christmas. My Aunt Ida always gifted pre-loved items and they were some of the best gifts I ever received.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. 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.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

My dad taught my mom how to drive manual, my uncle taught my aunt, my fiancĂ© even taught his ex how to drive manual. But now that I’ve progressed in my practice these 5 years, and have the room in my budget, I have a $130 mat, a few sets of nice yoga clothes, and $2500 teacher training. I really assumed I would get it.

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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. If you are like me, you have old material or clothing that is no longer loved or needed. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Use old, unwanted material.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. Cradles, cribs, play pens, changing tables, strollers, high chairs, diapers, diaper bags, car seats, baby clothes and TOYS TOYS TOYS and more TOYS. Humans need stuff. We need stuff to survive.

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Best Publix Coupon Deals 11/6/13 – 11/12/13

Saving Everyday

1/2 Arnold’s Sliced Bread Loaves, Any (DND; Not redeemable at Bimbo outlet/thrift stores) exp. Aunt Jemima Waffles 10 ct, BOGO $2.25 ($1.12 off Cottonelle Toilet Paper and Flushable Cleansing Cloths Coupon. Final Price = $1.89 each wyb (2). Arnold Bread Whole Grains 24 oz., BOGO $4.29 ($2.14 12/31/13 (SS 9/15/13).

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