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8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Only 2 days left. Take a peek.

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Five Frugal Things | I fixed it, Officer!

The Frugal Girl

I bought an inexpensive pair of dress pants I have something scheduled where I need to dress up, and…the last pair of dress pants I have is from somewhere around 2012 or earlier. I tried a thrift store first, but came up dry. I fried some chicken recently, and I’d already used the oil twice. God forbid I sit down in them!

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. State parks are also great venues for an inexpensive day out where you can go hiking, have a picnic or possibly even go paddle-boating. Game and Movie Day. Frugal Date Nights.

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5 Frugal DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! Find inexpensive knick knacks at your local dollar store or thrift store that fall into the Halloween theme. Get spraying!

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10 Fun & Budget-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own.

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DIY Gift Idea: Easy Tea Cup Snow Globe

Saving Cents With Sense

We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Mini ornaments and glitter can be found at most dollar stores and crafting stores rather inexpensively as well. Mix and match a set that works for you, just be sure to get a clear cup or otherwise you won’t be able to see on the inside.

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Working Moms on a Budget: 5 Tips for Thrifty Business Fashion

Saving Cents With Sense

Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. The clearance rack is the best place to find inexpensive items. Before you start shopping, check your wardrobe for a few pieces you might be missing.

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