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How to Thrift Your Way to a Back-to-School Wardrobe

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Two words that our psyches and bank accounts can dread. About five years ago, I started thrifting. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can).

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How We Frugal-ed in November 2020

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While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. We decided to donate the turkey to the food bank. My favorite pair had a hole in an unseemly place and my other favorite pair came with holes, and neither is appropriate for work.

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Working Moms on a Budget: 5 Tips for Thrifty Business Fashion

Saving Cents With Sense

But you don’t have to break the bank to find some pieces that make you look your best. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Buy Classic Quality.

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10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Get Some Cash The day before the sale, you want to go to the bank and get some cash. First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store. You also want to make sure that you can place the signs in certain areas. Some cities have regulations governing signage.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home DĂ©cor

Saving Cents With Sense

While there are still plenty of people clipping coupons the old fashioned way, people are taking much bigger steps to build their bank accounts back up. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. If you can’t sell something, consider donating it and at least getting the tax write off.