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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. 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.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. 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.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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Declutter Update #1

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I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. The shoe shelf in our garage. My family has a shoe addiction. Goal Setting' In the first 3 weeks of 2014, I have made some decluttering progress. I reorganized my bedroom closet and dresser. Our filing cabinet.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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