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The Frugal Girl

My wedding dress, thrifted! 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. I live in the Midwest with my fiancĂ© (soon to be husband in March!), I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice.

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And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Gifts must be from a thrift store. The weather has been so mild in central PA and just last weekend, my husband started a fire in the backyard fire pit. Gifts must be handmade.

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