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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

So I took advantage of some good sales at Kohl’s and Target and bought her running capris, socks and two spring outfits. But I also found success at a thrift store. While at Target, I caught myself eyeing their basic, but cute short sleeved T-shirts. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

Too often, I resort to the mall or Target when I need or want something. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. 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. Surprisingly I was able to walk out with nothing for myself.

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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What it does mean is that you take some of the things you have and sell them, pay off some of the debt you owe, and find ways to live within your means that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve stepped off the cruise ship right onto a dingy. Buy Store Brands. How To Be a Frugal Family Being frugal these days is very important.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store. If you can’t find the deal you want, snap a picture of the tag and the item so you can find it later on at the right price point. Shop the Discount Chains. Check the Kids Section. Choose Wisely.

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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. These are great conversation pieces and are on target for office party gifts. Create picture frames, trivets, wall hangings and more with old china. Cover plant pots for one off coordinated dining room décor.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

The icing on the cake was when I was leaving Maine on my way home to Boston, I stopped at this awesome thrift store right before I got to the highway in York. Unfortunately, I didn't find to much clothing in my size (these are the times I wish I knew how to tailor clothes.oh well), but i did find some great accessories.

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