Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Thrift Shopping has never been a absolute favorite past time for me. I have several friends that swear by Thrift Shopping but for me, being able to shop for what I want without the hassle of searching endlessly is worth the extra money. WHO KNOW THRIFTING COULD BE SO MUCH FUN AND REWARDING!!! BUT MAN WAS I WRONG. STAY TUNED!!!

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APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores. Do you shop at thrift stores? Thrifting' And as always they did not disappoint. Let us know in the comments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I wonder if I’m really being frugal or if I am just being cheap. To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. Help me out, am I being cheap or just smart about money? Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal?

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even if you do not have any growing children, buying clothing at thrift stores is a great way to cut costs. Even small thrift stores can be overwhelming, and it is best to have a plan before you go. If your child attends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. Many of these stores are crowded.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

Just asking around can be a fruitful effort when it comes to getting free or cheap furniture, and if it’s coming from friends and family, it’s usually pretty good quality, too. We even got a TV that my parents weren’t using anymore (a flat screen LCD TV at that)! Refinish Free Items. Go Frugal'

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. This post is linked to Follow Our Thrift. It’s working like a charm…if that is the right word to describe vacuuming. Do you use a Swiffer? Do you buy the refills or do you make your own? Let us know in the comments.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 12, 2012

This is a great tip from Travel Savvy Mom to score souvenirs on the cheap when you're on the road.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money If you are looking for a way to save some money or if you are looking for a place to.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 18, 2014

How to be a better thrift shopper. Source: The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style. We’re thinking Palm Springs. Do you mix and match your bikinis ? Cupcakes & Cashmere ). 30 ways to wear white jeans. Clementine Daily ). Links We Love Robin Reetz Uncategorized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home. They can certainly make a room look quite tacky if they are out in the open. Get Organized'

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 14, 2017

Sometimes cheap eats can be the best dates. You each choose something for the other to find at a consignment, thrift, or vintage shop. If there are any local college campuses in your area, see if there are bands playing. Date like a college kid. Find a happy hour special you can catch at a hole in the wall spot. Vintage shopping.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store. You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! This a great way to give these cheap knick knacks a fun and festive look! Get spraying!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. If you pay full price, you are probably being taken. Americans historically have not haggled for.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. The darn paint ended up costing almost as much as a new (cheap) wheelbarrow would have cost.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 27, 2014

Vintage jewelry is often expensive: check your local thrift store or estate sale, and chances are that the best pieces have been snatched up by vintage stores that so often overprice their pieces. Source: The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style. ” question with “ It’s vintage “? We didn’t think so.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

DECEMBER 6, 2011

This is an awesome deal to score some gifts for the pre-teen in your life on the cheap.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores. Cheap and Easy Picnic Fare. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. PET Archives. My ‘Free’ Kitten Cost Us Over $9000. Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money. Have a fabulous weekend everyone!!

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

It''s a discount/resale/thrift store connected to Clark''s Wholesale Paints. Brand new and ultra cheap! REprinted by reader request: The other place was an interesting store. Outside, it has an old Rexal Drug sign. Lots of other thing, too. One amazing deal we saw there: toilet paper $0.25 per roll, any quantity. A variety of brands.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Since fast fashion is so prominent and stores like Zara and H&M are everywhere, we tend to buy so much, since it’s so cheap! Bring them to your local thrift store, or a store like H&M that recycles clothing! When you love fashion and clothing as much as I do, it’s very easy to become a clothing hoarder.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

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. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 8, 2013

Thrift Shop (feat. Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales. Here are some of the ones you’ll find: When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars. Carry On – Fun. I Love It (feat. Wanz) [Explicit] – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Hero – Family of the Year. It is really simple.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Cheap Books If you like downloading books for your Kindle, you should always sort by price. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. A wide variety of books are available online for $2.99 Only 2 days left.Most people think clothes when they think.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I ended up with a couple of tops, and this is one of them… It has been raining non-stop for a week or more now, and I have put away my Etsy bag of wonderment to keep it safe, and pulled out this nice thrifted leather bag. Also, this bag proves a really nice, leather bag can be had for cheap if you are willing to invest time instead of money!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store. Canning CAN Be Cheap! This is an especially good idea if it’s your last day, and you still have a number of items left for sale. Everything Else If you still have items left over after your garage sale, you have a number of options.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 18, 2011

Don’t be afraid to shop yard sales, online auctions and thrift shops - You can shop at yardsales and thrift shops for great used clothing. Buy cheap basics - If your kids must have some designer pieces, save money by buying basics such as jeans and polos at department stores.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 8, 2009

Nathan got it for me at a thrift store, and it really brings home Sal’s post about thrifting current trends. And yet this one is vintage Stuart Weitzman, real leather and not fake, and the little gold detail is actual metal mesh, not just cheap fabric ribbon. The shape, color and style of this bag are all trendy right now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

You can often find board games that are inexpensive at thrift s tores , although it is a good idea to check them to make sure all the pieces are there before you buy one. There’s something to be said for the fun of sitting around the family table playing board games. Choose a day where everyone gets together and plays a board game.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 14, 2017

You will find cute little Mom and Pop gift stores, authentic restaurants, and unique thrift shops. Take the morning to explore The Broad Museum (Note: you may want to get there early, the lines get long!) Afterwards, take a walk through Little Tokyo. Make sure to stop in Mikawaya , in Little Tokyo, for their Mochi ice cream.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 1, 2011

If you’re thinking of splurging on a bag, I can’t think of a better option…but if you’d rather go the vintage route on this one (and save some $$), I’ve seen plenty of fabulous Coach bags in some of my favorite vintage and thrift shops recently so get out there and start shopping because they’re sure to go fast! (..)

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Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

He explained there was a very cheap tool that punched holes for the cones, and where to get it. Tags: boots Target vintage dress self-made Thrifted Go International. So I’ve ordered that. Thanks Punk Rock Boy!

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Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 3, 2011

It wasn't cheap. Nathan thrifted them for about 10 bucks. Sweater Coat, Free People, Christmas gift from Nathan Layering Cardigan, American Apparel, Christmas gift from Nathan Tank, Urban Outfitters Skirt and tights, Target Boots, Doc Martins, thrifted by Nathan. This is another Christmas gift. I still really loved it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Cheap (not just inexpensive, I mean cheap – easy to break) toys came from post-war Japan. Wants Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious… Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. If a couple is done having children they may have plenty of gently used items they can give or sell you on the cheap. Don’t run your air conditioner unless it’s essential and turn off lights and appliances that aren’t needed. Buy second hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. It hurts to see it go, especially if it goes cheap, but it has to go. We lack all the stuff our parents spent years accumulating – stuff like furniture, cookware, bedding, and etc.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Slip covers are a quick, cheap, and easy way to change the look of your sofa or arm chair. #5 It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. But there is good news. 2 – Look for free stuff, too.

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