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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. 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. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.

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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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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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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. Need some ideas to find extra cash?

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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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. Last year I made very little money and swore I was done having yard sales. It wasn’t worth my time.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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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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Have a Mindful March!

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Review your actual spending for January and February and choose one category to really focus on in March. I will start preparing for the winter to spring wardrobe transition by spending the month going through our warm weather clothing bins and taking an inventory of needs, so I can take advantage of sales and thrift store finds.

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