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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

While I'll ask friends for recommendations, I'll also ask people I meet while out and about, like my Uber driver, or staff at my hotel when I meet them in the elevator (cleaning staff mostly, because they are the regular people who have to budget and don't get anything for sharing those special spots. Packing cubes - I'm a small packer.

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Pack with Me: One Week In a Backpack

Shereen Travels Cheap

You end up with a nice brick of clothing that's easier to manage and much easier to pack (passport for scale). Here's what I ended up with for clothes and the smaller bag above them is for my charging cords. Now, the exciting part: zipping it up and then zipping the compression part.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. And one time to pick up a pair of sunglasses to replace a broken pair. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. February Update. Have you joined the challenge?

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Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in Need

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we want the cheapest clothes possible, our buying decisions have a negative effect on those people manufacturing those products for us. On the flip side, sometimes even the most expensive clothes are not produced in factories with conditions any better. Warby Parker. If that sounds like you, take a look at Warby Parker.

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The F.A.B Report: The Cat’s Meow!

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

The fashion world’s attempt to return to classic femininity is not only taking over the clothes but the accessories too. Our favorite celebrity ladies have been spotted all over the world wearing the sunglasses in all different sizes. One of my favorit e things about these sunglasses is that they having staying power.

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Look for Less: Victoria Beckham

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Now don’t get me wrong…I’m not into schleppy gear either…no Juicy sweat suits or gym clothes for this frequent flier! Here’s my budget friendly recreation of everyone’s favorite Spice Girl! L to R : Sunglasses , $9.99; Cargo Pants , $28.50; Blazer $57.50; Watch , $42 ; T-Shirt , $6.90 ; Pumps , $90.

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10 of My Favorite Travel Items

Shereen Travels Cheap

I've used them for snacks, for dirty clothes, for leftovers and for receipts and brochures. Mesh pop-up hamper (laundry detergent) Whether or not I'm on a long trip, I don't like living out of my suitcase and I don't like mixing my clean and dirty clothes. Sunglasses The sun can really wreak havoc on your eyes.

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