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

Saving With Shellie

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). Not all thrift stores are created equal.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

Family Balance Sheet

We have not regretted that decision and you can find out how we manage to Watch Really Great TV Without Cable while saving $50 each month. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store. Crew, Gap, and Limited.

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It is Hard to Get Dressed.

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

Also, I added my cream suede belt that I thrifted on Saturday at Goodwill, my cream Kenneth Cole watch (side not about this watch: I got it at Overstock.com about 4 years ago for $3. It is my best bargain to date). no plans for me today except Yoga and watching American Idol. If you watched it, what do you think?

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Reduce Your Spending in 3 Budget Categories | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

If this interests you, also read, How We Watch Really Great TV Without Cable. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. Cable & Land Line – Due to a humongous price increase and a company who didn’t want to negotiate, we cancelled our cable & land line.

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Don't Be Jealous Now

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

I went to work, had a doctor's appointment, and went home to watch Criminal Minds. My Outfit: Brown Ruffle Cardigan: Thrifted $3 Top: H&M $10 Teal Skirt: Forever 21 $15 Brown Tights: Forever 21 $3.50 Things yesterday were pretty quiet when I wore this outfit. Yup, pretty exciting life I lead. Don't be jealous now. Total: $61.50.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. I watched You Tube videos several times before attempting mine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOM7FTJfeG8 But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. This series was particularly good.

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Well It's New To Me

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

As promised, here is my "new" orange cardigan that I thrifted with Brianne over the weekend. I went over to my old roommates house to watch the Bachelor right after work (oh yes, this outfit is from Monday night. My Outfit: Orange Cardigan: Thrifted from Salvation Army: $3 Gray Tee: (not shown) Forever 21 $3.50 Not pretty!