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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store. Plan our Spending. DONE – 6/1/2014.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Use someone else’s underwear, socks or shoes.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If the item is usable, I need it and it can be cleaned, it is on my radar to obtain. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. 50 each (and cleaned and disinfected as well) on them. Home owners get bored and re-decorate or re-vamp their homes. Do You Save Wrapping?

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