Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sandy Sandler, creator of Bowdabra and a Do-It-Yourself craft and home décor expert for the creatively challenged, has cost effective, easy to do craft projects celebrating Christmas. Christmas Card Display Be ready to display those lovely holiday cards with this Christmas card display.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Things mattered to them, even something as small as Christmas wrapping was considered precious. My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. Christmas cards are becoming a forgotten tradition, but we still get and give some. Shop the after Christmas sales.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

They want to celebrate Christmas with their families, but feel pressure to buy gifts for everyone, and often, they simply can’t afford it. It has turned out to be the highlight of everyone’s Christmas and has become a beloved tradition. Thrift store finds. Related Reading: 10 Frugal Christmas Party Ideas.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. Ask everyone to bring their favorite Christmas cookie or treat to share and as the host, offer the drinks, supplies, and other additional treats. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1. Host a Swap Meet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. To make up-cycling for holiday and Christmas gifts work, you will need to be a little crafty, however the end result will be a unique and personal gift. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

That reminds me: Twinings is a type of tea bag you could use for making the tea bag Christmas wreaths A. I tried a thrift store first, but came up dry. Normally, there’s not much of value there, but I happened to notice that this time, it included a little Twinings tea advertisement that came with two tea bags.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Save on Christmas decor at the thrift store.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 5, 2016

Target: Ugly Christmas Sweater Kit ONLY $2.49 (Reg $24.99). Christmas is gone but this Ugly Christmas Sweater Kit at Target just made my day! Just as I was done shopping when I chanced upon this awesome deal – Ugly Christmas Sweater were a part of the clearance deals and discounted 90%! ea (reg $24.99).

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I decided to go up to my parents house yesterday to go thrift shopping with my mother (shopping and some quality family time. I love thrift shopping!! Tags: Thrift Shopping. I have been DYING to go shopping (not like I need anymore clothes haha ), but I don't really want to spend a lot of money right now. two great things!).

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. My total found money in May: $321.81.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Now this is how frugal shoppers utilize Black Friday -- discounts at a thrift store.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

50% off is a pretty sweet Black Friday deal for thrift store shoppers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

All things Christmas. Obviously, anything with decorations related to the holidays will most likely be reduced in price right after Christmas. I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas. News dot Com Things You Should Not Buy Before Christmas.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

JULY 3, 2013

Check out the summer sale at The Foundry. cat:Bargains Deals tag:Deals'

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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. It will be an extra gift for my grandson’s family next Christmas. Books and DVDs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

In the fall, after first frost, I pick interesting looking grasses, with seed heads intact and bunch them into 4” wide 12 “ tall stand up decorations – just by tying a Christmas ribbon around them in the middle. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Christmas in July. 8 Ways to Save on Christmas.

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Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 28, 2010

This is what I wore to Christmas Eve services with Nathan’s family. Nathan thrifted that blazer, it is Nanette Lepore. Christmas Eve service at my In-laws church is “come as you are”. That man of mine continues to have the most amazing thrift-fu around. I kid you not. It is velvet and cut so gorgeously. But you know me.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. It wasn’t all about me in November, I have a teenager and soon-to-be teenager and they both want clothes for Christmas. DSW might be my new favorite place to find shoes!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. I aim to publish two interviews a month and usually on Wednesdays.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store. Christmas in July This post was written by Marie. Christmas in July This post was written by Marie. I have always thought that “Christmas in July was a catch phrase made up by. You can also list the items on Craigslist or Ebay.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

If you are looking to enjoy some holiday homemade goodness, take a look below at a simple Christmas craft you can enjoy this weekend. We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Easy Tea Cup Snow Globe. What You Need: 1 clear tea cup. White crafting glitter. Assorted miniature ornaments.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. And now you can thrift shop from the comforts of your own home with online thrift stores like thredUP. What is your skill set?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

On Christmas eve, gangs of kids caroled from house to house. Christmas was a one week event – between Dec 25 and Jan. Most city folks bought their tree at a lot, Christmas tree farms weren’t open to individuals. We got oranges in our Christmas stockings as a special treat. Some of us did not have central heat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives. 8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. It turns out, quite easily. Go Frugal Go Green'

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

JANUARY 21, 2010

Also, this is my "new" thrifted Gap cardigan that I thrifted last weekend at the Goodwill. I was so excited because I had almost everything that she was wearing (note: I think her version is so much more stylish than mine) and could not wait to put my own inspiration into it. I pinned my hair back and I was ready to face the day.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

OCTOBER 27, 2009

I love how it is a little Christmas-y; it gives me that warm and cozy feeling you get during the Holidays. I wore my thrifted black suede boots too in order to steer away from the Rancher look and lead towards a chic, stylish look. I got this plaid shirt over the weekend at TJ Maxx for $3. Total: $38.50.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. I live in the Midwest with my fiancé (soon to be husband in March!), I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

MONTHS later, she gave me one for Christmas. And then Nathan picked up this adorable little red saddle bag at the thrift store, and I just had to wear them together. Tee, Wal-Mart Skirt, Gift (Ann Taylor) Tights, Target Shoes, Target Beads, vintage Bag, Thrifted. Tags: Target vintage gifts Thrifted WalMart.

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Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 3, 2011

This is another Christmas gift. 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. I choose this one at Nordstrom Rack.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

I added my DIY bow sweater (I thrifted the sweater and added a bow beaded iron-on application that I purchased from Ebay a few weeks ago. Sweater: Thrifted from Salvation Army$2; Bow Decal from Ebay $2. Thigh High Socks: Ebay Christmas gift from Mom Boots: GoJane.com $26. Anyways, I absolutely can not get enough of this skirt.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 28, 2009

So sorry for the tiny hiatus, things were so crazy over the Christmas weekend. I thrifted this skirt a few months back, but never knew what I wanted to wear with it. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that Santa was good to you! Ooh ok, I guess that IS a pretty long time. Any fun and exciting plans for NYE?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Yards of new wide, metal rimmed Christmas ribbon – $2. Sales are a great place to find your Christmas décor. Rattan loveseat and ottoman – $25. I found these 3 lidded small (think soup bowl size ones for a quarter a piece!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Resource: Holiday Help Salvation Army - they have the Angel Giving Tree program (with JCPenney) to help give Christmas gifts to low-income children and senior citizens and the Red Kettle program which gives FREE dinners at Christmas. Give away a dollar in front of the thrift store. Help someone. Think differently.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

As promised, here is my "new" orange cardigan that I thrifted with Brianne over the weekend. The scarf was a Christmas gift from Brad's (my boyfriend) sister and I love how easy it was to wrap it around, but it still hangs perfect to give me a little bit of coverage. True, it is a little big.especially in the arms. Not pretty!

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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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Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 7, 2010

Thank you to everyone who bought something, and thank you to Alannah for the Christmas money, and thank you to The Fabulous Wendy Brandes for the amazing craftsmanship. Tags: Wendy Brandes Target Zappos Old Navy books Alexander McQueen Urban Outfitters Thrifted found. Big thanks to my Brother-In-Law Bobby who gave it to us.)

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