Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I still think twice about spending money and I still shop for the best bargain. If you plan to donate it, will the organization use it for the purpose you intended, or spend it on perks for their employees? It is a habit acquired through long practice and is one that stays with you even after you build wealth.

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. In addition, I sometimes practice my negotiation skills by bargaining with the seller. Estate sales especially can yield very high quality items for bargain basement prices. I hate waste and I see it all the time.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

No matter how cheap it is, no matter the brand name inside; if you won’t wear it, it’s not a bargain. If your son lives in skate clothing and hates all things collared, getting the New-With-Tags Polo shirt for $4.00 Some have regular sale days, coupons for donations, and/or loyalty cards. This goes for the kids, too. Some don’t.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? Money Beagle from Money Beagle shares Our Son’s First Money Lesson , and says, “You can never start too early!&#

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240