Work With What You've Got

JUNE 1, 2010

I took Friday off and we finally had some time to do a little thrifting. I did not find what I was looking for, but I did find some things I didn’t know I needed until I saw them…you know what I mean! We also hit a few thrift stores, and again, I did not really find what I needed, but I got a couple things anyway.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

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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Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 3, 2009

My husband found this jacket at a thrift store for like 2 bucks. She asked if it was vintage and she remarked what a lucky find it was. I’m always so thrilled by my husband’s thrift store finds. Have you noticed that some people find awesome things and some people don’t? He has the touch.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

AUGUST 11, 2009

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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Work With What You've Got

MAY 3, 2010

I know some of you have suggested thrifting and I am willing to give that a try, but so far I have not had the time to do so (the time you have to put into thrifting to find one decent pair of well fitting work pants, in my experience, is substantial. I might get lucky and find a pair first stop, but I’m not counting on it.)

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

This tee is a vintage Iron Maiden tee that Nathan found in the kids section of one of the local thrift stores for a couple of bucks. I love it with these loafers as well, because I find the opposing styles humorous. I love it with these loafers as well, because I find the opposing styles humorous. Bitty Johnson.

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Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 4, 2009

So I looked at thrift stores. And I was still having trouble finding what I wanted, because nothing was fitting. I won’t go into how hard it is to find jeans, I feel like that’s been covered, and covered well, by others. I have not been able to find a good pair second hand. It had to be COZY looking (and feeling!)

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Work With What You've Got

APRIL 29, 2010

Look at all the pretty things Nathan thrifted! He’s on the lookout for a denim jacket for me now, so I can cut the sleeves off and make a vest, and I’ve no doubt he will find one. That shirt fits like a dream and I, being the Trendy McTrenderson that I am, am so pleased to have it and from a thrift store, no less.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Find out what items, if any, need to be purchased from a specific uniform shop. Or you may find that you can buy shirts at other locations and then pay to have the patch added at the shop later. Some of the retailers you can find uniforms from include: Amazon. Many retailers offer coupons for their stores on a continual basis.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 12, 2008

I have tried wearing strapless dress for day once or twice, and never had an actual problem, but I find I’m just not comfortable. This bag is a GREAT thrift store score. The bracelet I paid way too much for at Target in Austin last time I went down there for a girls weekend, but I adore it. My ring finger even!

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 30, 2009

I knew I wanted a black shrug to make it work for the office, but I am not really shopping for new clothes right now, so I was looking at thrift stores and not finding what I needed. Belt, American Apparel Shrug, Hand Me Down form Lara Skirt, Target Shoes, Payless Bracelets, Vintage Earrings, Love Erin Designs.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2011

She doesn't receive any hand-me-downs, so I find myself building her wardrobe at the beginning of every season. I guess I could go to Target or Children's Place at the beginning of every season, but that could get expensive. I am having a lot of luck with thrifting this spring. Are you thinking ahead when you are thrifting?

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 2, 2009

Because we are broke, I’ve been trying on jeans at thrift stores, Ross, and second hand stores. And as I’m sure you can guess, I am having a really tough time finding a pair that fits both my behind and my needs. Tags: Target vintage funky shoes self-made WalMart. And it is really starting to get me down.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

However, we could use a year of extra thriftiness to find any extra funds to accelerate the $10k. Choose Thrift First. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. Non-necessities might take a back seat–for this year.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. You might find some interesting habits. Do you walk into Target for just one thing and come out with a big bag of stuff? I want to find some snack ideas for active and growing athletes.

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