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Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Thrifty Finds: a New (to her) Dresser, Valentine’s Day

Family Balance Sheet

The challenge on the blog this year is to Choose Thrift First , where we’re rethinking our purchases to find more cost effective solutions. And the first item on the list was a new dresser for our younger daughter. My daughter is pretty pleased with her new dresser. Choose Thrift First Challenge Thrifting'

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How We Saved in April 2017

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In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. We Shopped for New Home Owners/Auto Insurance. I had not shopped around for home owners and auto insurance quotes in YEARS. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.

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Thrifty Finds: Brand Names, Dirt Cheap

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I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). 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 love the picture of you and your daughter under the umbrella; so cute!

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How to Thrift Your Way to a Back-to-School Wardrobe

Saving With Shellie

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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If You???re Not Poor, Can You Teach Your Kids What It???s Like to Be Poor?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My mom was an at home day care provider. We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. The Obamas Want Their Daughters To Work Minimum Wage Jobs. I read recently that the Obamas want their daughters to work minimum wage jobs. Sasha and Malia are daughters of a U.S.

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