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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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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. Clothes are brought to the store by people who no longer want or need them, and they are inspected (often laundered) and displayed in the store.

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Giving: Does It Always Have To Be About The Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. Donate items : Since my son is an only child, his clothing doesn’t get a lot of heavy use. We usually send him home with the leftovers.

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

Saving With Shellie

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 note when my son’s jeans are in need replacement. The next time I’m at a thrift store, then I know to focus my attention there.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. When she died, I passed the cases on to my son – whose wife has 3 adorable little Yorkies. I hate waste and I see it all the time.

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