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

Saving With Shellie

But as my daughter grew, I noted how many nice things I was giving away. Would the store be yucky? If your son lives in skate clothing and hates all things collared, getting the New-With-Tags Polo shirt for $4.00 will feel good at the store but at the end of the day will simply be $4.00 I worried, though.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. When she died, I passed the cases on to my son – whose wife has 3 adorable little Yorkies.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. My mom was an at home day care provider.

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