Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. It can get very expensive if you have to buy new clothes every six months for a child who is growing rapidly. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

I need spring clothes and I always find the cutest name brand tops at BJ’s at decent low prices. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. The first thing that you have to do is look at thrift stores in a new light. If you are looking for ways to cut costs in your household, you should take the time to check out some of the thrift stores in your area.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. The Choose Thrift First Challenge. Are you participating in the Choose Thrift Challenge?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. I’ve put a band-aid on the situation by using plastic tubs for her clothes and a plastic drawer unit for her socks and underwear.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2014

Anyway, I started going through our spring and summer clothes recently to see what our needs are. I figured if I started to sort through clothes now, we will be prepared when it really is time to put away the sweaters and winter coats. Fortunately, my youngest daughter doesn’t really need any clothing. Thrifting'

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2011

I am having a lot of luck with thrifting this spring. We found summer jammies and shorts at our favorite thrift store a few weeks ago. I also stumbled on a yard sale recently that had girls clothes in great condition marked at 3 for $1. Are you thinking ahead when you are thrifting? Thanks for reading.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Favorite Thrift Shopping Apps. Have you tried a thrifting app yet?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2011

As I am trying to choose thrift first when it comes to purchases for my family and our home, I realized once again recently that my local, friendly thrift store rarely lets me down. After sorting through my shorts, I had two pairs left that weren't going to be retired to my "gardening" clothes pile. Let us know in the comments.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Thrift shopping, did Macklemore really make it popular? While “I’m gonna pop some tags” is catchy and irresistible to say, we’ve noticed that not just pop songs but the fashion world is embracing a thrifted look as well. Initially, the task of thrifting may seem daunting but don’t worry! Be Patient. Go Downtown.

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Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

With these four simple strategies, you can save a ton of money on children’s clothes. Retailers discount out-of-season clothing, and these discounts can be substantial. Buy Used Clothing. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Here are some helpful tips to get you going.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. Once you get home, you want to wash the clothing before putting it away.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

JUNE 7, 2013

Thrift store shoppers score a deal on kids clothing today and Saturday. cat:Bargains Deals'

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I love, Love, LOVE clothes. I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting. As a grad student, I had hit a few “vintage” shops but had never really looked to outfit myself or children using resale clothing. Successful thrifting takes a little effort.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Check out Sample Sales. Choose Wisely.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

New sale on thrift. cat:Bargains Deals tag:Deals'

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My wedding dress, thrifted! But now that I’ve progressed in my practice these 5 years, and have the room in my budget, I have a $130 mat, a few sets of nice yoga clothes, and $2500 teacher training. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment. You probably will find clothes that you had forgotten you even had; I certainly did! You’ll need to be able to sort clothing into piles according to what you find.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. About half of my children’s clothing is bought used, and about 75% of my husband’s and my clothing is used. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. Do you buy used?

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

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. 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I cleaned out our closets a couple of weekends ago and I found that we are in need of some spring & summer clothes. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. It doesn’t mean that you have to wear sack cloth and douse yourself in ashes every morning. Buy Store Brands. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end. Babies grow quickly, so you might find perfectly good baby clothes that were barely used at a thrift shop. Your sister has some baby clothes her kid has outgrown.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Many times, people use trash bags to transport used clothing, but grocery bags will work as well. For example, you could use one trash bag to haul all of your clothing, or you could use three grocery bags to do it.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. I love nice clothing, but I’ve now adopted a more minimalist wardrobe. Crew, Gap, and Limited.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s. 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. Look For Imperfect Items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores How to Save Money on Baby Costs.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. As a recent article in CNN notes, buying secondhand clothes no longer comes with a stigma. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. My kids had a fun time looking at the hair styles and clothing choices of their parents through the years. I reorganized my bedroom closet and dresser. I reorganized years worth of photos that were in boxes.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? The easiest part – it comes naturally to me at this point.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 29, 2019

Every fashionista needs a pair or two of versatile earrings to dress up their favorite discount or thrifted finds. Jane.com is a beautiful boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women’s fashion trends, home decor, and children’s clothing. Shipping is $2.99 for the first item and then only $0.37 What is Jane.com?

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. I also have found some great resell shops in my area that will let you sell some of your clothes to them and then use that to go towards your purchase, it’s a win win. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money.

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