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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these.

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

Saving Cents With Sense

Many people donate their clothing they no longer wear or need, which often include name-brands. Women might donate clothing because the piece doesn’t fit right, or they didn’t like how it looked, and many items could be brand-new. When you find a bargain, you’ll be able to make a purchase without breaking the bank.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being thrifty stays an ingrained habit. In doing so, many become adept at thriftiness. 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?

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Do You Save Wrapping?

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