Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Thrift shopping, did Macklemore really make it popular? While “I’m gonna pop some tags” is catchy and irresistible to say, we’ve noticed that not just pop songs but the fashion world is embracing a thrifted look as well. Initially, the task of thrifting may seem daunting but don’t worry! Be Patient. Go Downtown. Local Listings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

My mom has a great eye for decorating a home. She poured a lot of time and effort into decorating her own home and gives a lot of tips to her co-workers and friends who ask for advice. Many people overlook the power of using textures in a home to add points of interest as well as space and a homey feel. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

If you have lived in your home for several years, you know how fast things can accumulate and how easy it is to lose track of where they are. You also know that picking a location to store something isn’t always logical and that things can get out of place over time, even after you have spent time and effort to optimally organize them!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I always skip the blowdry/style service because it costs extra and my hair is so thin, it dries on its own by the time I get home anyway! We fixed Zoe’s skirt with scissors She’d thrifted this checked skirt, which had a sort of odd belt thing at the bottom. So, I went to Haircuttery and got the cheapest haircut they offer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

When we first moved into our new home, it was pretty empty. We’ve been in the house for about a year, and now have a well furnished home. The funniest thing happens when you decide to move into a new home, especially if it’s your first home: people want to give you furniture. Ask Around. Go Frugal'

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I was a teenager in the 90s, and while this may be true of other eras as well, I remember there being a LOT of matching sets, particularly when it came to home decor. For instance, I have a fair number of white serving dishes that I’ve gotten at thrift stores. How 90s is this photo? Well…MY SWEATER HAS DUCKS ON IT.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

There’s no doubt about it: stay-at-home parents work hard. Luckily, with remote work and work-from-home jobs growing so rapidly these days, there are plenty of great side hustles for stay-at-home parents. So, without much further ado, here are some of our favorite side gigs for stay-at-home parents.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sandy Sandler, creator of Bowdabra and a Do-It-Yourself craft and home décor expert for the creatively challenged, has cost effective, easy to do craft projects celebrating Christmas. I found almost all the supplies at a local dollar store. I've used red as my choice of holiday color, but any color would work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Home renovations are a necessary process when you own your home. Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even if you do not have any growing children, buying clothing at thrift stores is a great way to cut costs. Even small thrift stores can be overwhelming, and it is best to have a plan before you go.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

About five years ago, I started thrifting. Would the store be yucky? The store was not yucky. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. will feel good at the store but at the end of the day will simply be $4.00 I worried, though.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. Clothes are brought to the store by people who no longer want or need them, and they are inspected (often laundered) and displayed in the store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. Point out any overhead TVs that are showing store ads. A store is a business. There are many lessons to be learned.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2015

The challenge on the blog this year is to Choose Thrift First , where we’re rethinking our purchases to find more cost effective solutions. 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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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. We Shopped for New Home Owners/Auto Insurance. I had not shopped around for home owners and auto insurance quotes in YEARS. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

JANUARY 30, 2010

Today, Brianne and I spent the day antiquing and thrifting. not to mention the boys would have probably killed us if we came home with a huge box of miscellaneous items. I wore my Kid's Gap sweater that I thrifted a few weeks ago (love this sweater!), Tags: Thrifting and Antiquing Over the Weekend. Probably not.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

If you are thinking about redecorating your home but are scared of the cost, there is good news for you. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales.

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MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. A loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store costs at least $2. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though! Do you make bread at home?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2013

I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Our home is filled with items we bought used. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. I’m in good company with my love of all things used. The Items We Typically Buy Used.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy. Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in. Quantity Discount.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. On top of that, only use the money for something that will increase in value over time (like a home or investment). Invest in yourself.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. I have seen lot’s of great creative home decor items in stores but then I thought, I probably can make that, it looks pretty simple. Eat Out Less. DIY/Crafts.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. I have seen lot’s of great creative home decor items in stores but then I thought, I probably can make that, it looks pretty simple. Eat Out Less. DIY/Crafts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Buy Store Brands. Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. Most of the time, the store brand is a $.20 One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

The flooring in every room in my home is either laminate or hard wood. And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts. This post is linked to Follow Our Thrift. Homekeeping Saving Money - In the Home' I hate to spend money on things that end up in the trash.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. Gym Membership.

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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. From attending costume parties to converting their home or yard into the scariest place in the neighborhood, they are causing part of the surge in Halloween spending.

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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. I went back to the register and left the store paying $20.14 I used coupons and shopped through the Rakuten portal and got a lot of deals at their favorite stores. stuff: $40.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget. Don’t spend too much money on a sun tea jar, I see them at yard sales and thrift stores all of the time. Do you buy it or make it at home?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

As we know, the local pet store sells plenty of toxic products designed to kill those fleas dead in no time. Vacuum your home often. Fleas love warm, wet areas, and by keeping your home drier you can somewhat reduce the amount of flea eggs that survive to adulthood. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. Books and DVDs.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Garments that are in good condition, especially well-known or high-end labels, could be donated or sold to secondhand clothing stores or through eBay or other online sites.

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