Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The holiday season can bring shudders and tears to folks who have lost family members or friends; who have lost jobs and income; who have seen illness come into their lives; or who have lost hope and aspiration. How does he find the blessings of the holiday season with no money to buy gifts? How To Create Extra Holiday Money.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale At&T Giving 183

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. I had no emotional attachment to any of it and I was happy to make that money right before the holidays. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

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. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2015

Two drawers of her dresser pretty much disintegrated over the holidays and the poor girl was living out of plastic tubs until we found a replacement. I checked some local furniture stores to check the prices of new dressers. Next stop was my favorite thrift store where everything is 50% off on Wednesdays.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The holidays are a fun time to get together with friends and family. It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. Gifts must be from a thrift store. How will you celebrate the holidays? It’s PARTY time.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Christmas decorations, wrap, bows and ribbon all are continuous offerings at pretty much every garage sale, thrift store or estate sale I’ve ever shopped. Holiday tins are also bountiful at these sales. Shop the after Christmas sales. Go Green'

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. What should you wait to buy until after the holidays? Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs. I know I do. All things Christmas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s!

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

As you may have heard us mention before, some of the best holiday gifts are the ones made by your very own hands. If you are looking to enjoy some holiday homemade goodness, take a look below at a simple Christmas craft you can enjoy this weekend. Place this charming piece of homemade holiday décor anywhere you can use some sparkle.

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DIY Gifts Thrift Stores Crafts 105

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Have you noticed how expensive holiday décor can be? It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. Frugal Holiday frugal living halloween save money' 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas.

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Halloween DIY Frugal Dollar Store 93

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. They always have a big sale on their store brand flour, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips. I earned a free turkey from my regular grocery store, GIANT of PA.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

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. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. Read: My Ebates Review. I added the check to our savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. To make up-cycling for holiday and Christmas gifts work, you will need to be a little crafty, however the end result will be a unique and personal gift. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack.

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Cycle Budgeting Budget Christmas 199

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Plus, much of the costume relies on clothing pieces you can keep wearing even after the holiday is over. If your DIY skills basically only cover an ability to stroll through a thrift store, make a sign, and put on some makeup, then we’ve included this couples costume just for you.

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DIY Halloween Barbie Thrift Stores 49

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The Gift Exchange Game will eliminate that stress, but add loads of laughs, smiles, and memories to your next holiday gathering. Thrift store finds. Does it cause stress and overwhelm to your sanity and your budget? Start by choosing a theme. Some ideas: New gifts/gift cards. Handmade gifts. Gifts of food/baked goods.

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Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Decorate for the next fall holiday with it. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. What is your skill set?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. 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. Did you make 2018 financial goals ? Plan our Spending.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. What is your skillset?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Use them to store those once a year needs – like holiday decorations, or party supplies. Every home has those out of the way, hard to reach places, whether it is the top shelf of a closet, the attic, the basement, a far corner of the garage or the shed outside. Develop habits/routines to keep things in place. Get Organized'

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. I’d rather see you be a CEO or business owner! Poly lasts forever! Do you think people should learn to sew? Why do you sew?

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

I plan on wearing it just like this to at least two more parties or events over the holiday season because the combo of the jacket, necklace and dress is just perfect! That big, dramatic necklace is actually a chain I got at a thrift store for about 50 cents and a focal piece for Michael’s craft store.

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Birthday Thrifting Thrift Stores Dinner 40

Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Twitter- FashionNOGuilt View This Poll You May Also LIKE: Urban Decay On Sale Up To 90% Off Fashion Without Guilt is on Tumblr Aldo Shoes Sale Up To 50%-70% Off Related posts: Frugal Tip Monday-Tips To Saving Money Holiday Shopping Frugal Tip Monday-Shopping for Christmas Early Fashion Tip 4-Online Shopping 101.

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