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Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items

Stockpiling Moms

Finally, I found some clothing for my husband and son that was still new with the tag at the thrift store that they loved! Glass vases, dishes, candles, clothing, books, jewelry…the list goes on and on. I thought why am I not thrifting for more people on my gift giving list? And so, I started.

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If You Are Able, Adopt-a-Family or Senior This Holiday Season

Family Balance Sheet

The sponsors are required to provide all of the ingredients for a holiday meal (turkey, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, vegetables, desserts, etc.) That first year, the family was a single mother whose infant son was born just a few days before our daughter. She was going to have a full, warm meal for the holidays.

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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. 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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Sears: Spend $50 in Men's Clothing Get 15% off + Instant $25 Gift Card

Birmingham Bargain Mom

Sears is offering a deal on men's clothing check it out here + this could be a good way to stock up early for back to school clothing for you teen son or college student.

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Save Money and Go Green By Replacing These Disposable Items with Reusable Ones

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. You may find seasonal cloth napkins at a discounted price after the holiday. There is a growing trend for “ family cloth ” which is reusable cloth to replace toilet paper. Or you can make them yourself.

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Halloween Spending Through the Years

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items. How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s!

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

As someone who truly knows what being broke feels like , I know how stressful it can be, especially during the holidays. If you implement some of these strategies, you WILL have extra holiday cash! Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. Things like bassinets and newborn clothing are in high demand and sell quickly!