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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February. Maybe I’m still recovering from the Christmas shopping frenzy, but I had little desire to step into a store. I did go into a big box store two times in February. How did you do in February?

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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Read: My Ebates Review. How did you do in May?

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. February 2021 – I found $3433.68.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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But I also found success at a thrift store. At that time, I had not reviewed my own spring clothing and I have plenty of time to go back to Target if I can’t find something suitable (and cute) at the thrift store. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? How did you do in February?

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. As a family, we drink a lot of water. Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting. How did you frugal in January?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

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. Your main assignment is to think differently when a need or a want arises and to Choose Thrift First. See you on Thursday, February 26. Choose Thrift First Challenge Thrifting'

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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My family’s finances have also been affected. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. January & February 2020 – Life is good!

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