Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even if you do not have any growing children, buying clothing at thrift stores is a great way to cut costs. Even small thrift stores can be overwhelming, and it is best to have a plan before you go.

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Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

About five years ago, I started thrifting. But as my daughter grew, I noted how many nice things I was giving away. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. The next time I’m at a thrift store, then I know to focus my attention there.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. My daughter-in-law came up with this idea, buying bulk pumpkins and bulk flowers. Put your unwanted Halloween decorations out for reuse by donating them.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. 2 – Read, research, ask questions, and understand how we will pay for our daughters’ college. We have not put a single dime away for our daughters’ education.

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Choose thrift first. And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. We are currently trying to teach our daughters this simple habit. You will save about $2.50 a day, and avoid sending those paper cups to the landfill.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. I had purchased a much smaller (less sturdy) one at Walmart for $20 – my daughter-in-law inherited that one.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178