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Blog Spotlight: Modish

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

The blog Modish hardly needs an introduction! I am so excited to share this blog that my advice is to go right NOW to check out all the great finds , talented new designers and inspiring artists that are featured. Learn more about the blog’s beginning and why it has been so successful, in the interview with Jena below….

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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For the past two years, I have held monthly accountability challenges on the blog. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. That’s motivation to take some time to scour Craigslist and some local second hand furniture stores this week.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

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This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Because these type of stores have many items with imperfections which places you in an excellent negotiating position. Look For Imperfect Items. Learn to Negotiate Better Prices.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

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Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew. The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point!

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. Since my blog is set up as a business, I could deduct the expense – or at least depreciate the asset over time – reducing my taxes. Winter clothes. Other tips.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. 25 – Start a blog. Emergencies suck!

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Grocery Chopping: Cut Down Your Grocery Bill Without Using Coupons and $500 Giveaway

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If you ask someone if they like to sit around and compare things; people, clothing styles, shiny cars, neighborhoods, they’ll tell you, “No, of course not, it isn’t nice to compare.” With websites like Pinterest and happy homemaker blogs gaining popularity, more and more people are looking to make and preserve their own goods at home.

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