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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. The post Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Hello, everyone! Which one do you have?

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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My cousin’s mother’s husband’s uncle’s wife’s sister on Facebook brought bed bugs into her house when she bought a used sofa off of Craigslist… shudder, the story still makes me itch and I think we’ll be buying a new sofa. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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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’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. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

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You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. If you choose to purchase from a stranger through a medium like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, be sure to meet in a public place and take steps to ensure your safety.

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