College Deals Growing Thrift Stores 
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. Clothes are brought to the store by people who no longer want or need them, and they are inspected (often laundered) and displayed in the store.
Couponing 101
MAY 29, 2019
Children grow like weeds. But you don’t have to empty your kids’ college funds to keep them decked out in the latest fashions. The good thing about kids growing quickly is that it happens to every child. Purchasing a garment that fits perfectly now will mean your child will grow out of it that much more quickly.
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The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. I was too embarrassed to back out of the deal but my little enjoys it nowadays. It’s fun and also horizon expanding. What’s your funniest frugal story? I try to get (and give!)
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 17, 2018
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. Start college funds for our two girls.
Saving Cents With Sense
MARCH 8, 2013
Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. She used to be a student at a beauty college. Hire Students.
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. You can’t keep it all, but some of it reminds you of the good times you had growing up and you can’t bear to get rid of it. You move on.
For the Mommas
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Someone who’s single and living alone may be able to afford the retail price for their groceries and household items; however, moms who are trying to save up for vacations or college funds need to be a little bit savvier. Any mom knows that kids get sick of toys and grow out of clothes pretty darn quickly.
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