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8 Summer Date Night Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

It was a low key and fun afternoon with several conversations flowing. You each choose something for the other to find at a consignment, thrift, or vintage shop. Today’s post is from my good friend, Elle Martinez, of Couple Money. We just had some people over to our house for lunch this past weekend. Vintage shopping.

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My Week: Gentle Leader and Thrifty Sneakers

Family Balance Sheet

The girls and I hit my favorite thrift store this week. And my oldest daughter got her first pair of Converse sneakers. Ruby isn’t a big fan of the new collar, but she LOVES her walks more, so it’s staying! As usual, I found some great deals. Both girls got new (to them) sneakers and they were thrilled.

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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. These are great conversation pieces and are on target for office party gifts. Create picture frames, trivets, wall hangings and more with old china. Anywhere you might use glass or tile for mosaic work, replace with broken china.

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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Horizon Back to School | Enter to Win $500 Shopping Spree

For the Mommas

Don’t be afraid to shop yard sales, online auctions and thrift shops - You can shop at yardsales and thrift shops for great used clothing. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon. Visit the Horizon® Healthily Families Back to School Community ! Related posts: Saturday Night Sweeps 6/25.

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And It Continues.

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

I am so glad that we got to all have a nice home cooked dinner together with great conversation. My Outfit: Striped Cardigan: Forever 21 $15 Dress: Gift Belt: Taken from another skirt Boots: Thrifted $11 Headband: Forever 21 $2.50 Bracelet: Thrifted $4 Total: $32.50.

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The New Necktie

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

I can totally see myself wearing this necklace with a simple white tank, some gray skinny jeans and my favorite thrift store find, a little boys blazer in Navy that I bought for $2.80! Crossbody Conversion [caption id="attachment_1535" align="alignleft" width="221" caption="Saddle Bag $39.50"][/caption] I’ve come to.