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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone? The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. But I also found success at a thrift store. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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There are still more ‘me’ gifts I’d like to buy, but I’ve managed to hold off so far. However, in reviewing the best things to wait to buy on various sites, I find that cameras are one of those items. I learned late in life that there are best times to buy certain things. All things Christmas.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. Instead of buying gallons of iced tea at the store which can cost about $2.50 I also use rinse-ad that I buy at BJ’s when it’s Buy One Get One Free. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Women in World History website reported the following as Evidence Taken by Children’s Employment Commission February 1841: “Miss — has been for several years in the dress-making business…The common hours of business are from 8 a.m. Easy deal and much cheaper than buying drapes at the time. til 11 P.M

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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January & February 2020 – Life is good! Thankfully, my pragmatic side took over and we decided to replace our tires and take the next year or so to save up enough money to buy a vehicle with cash. The years leading up to the debt payoff weren’t always easy, but we are so glad we stuck with it. March 2020 arrived.

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