Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

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. These are great conversation pieces and are on target for office party gifts.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 29, 2009

Both the dress and shoes are Isaac Mizrahi for Target. What makes it look strange is that I start with a DEEP purple by L'Oreal that is one of those "one coat" things with the giant wide brush, because I am lazy and that makes for fewer coats of grey.) I don’t recall the last time I got SO MANY compliments on my dress.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 1, 2010

We also hit a few thrift stores, and again, I did not really find what I needed, but I got a couple things anyway. I ended up with baby pink and black Ralph Lauren oxfords and a sequined skirt from Buffalo Exchange, and a dress to match the oxfords and a pair of red cowboy boots from thrifting. But it always make me so tired.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 28, 2011

Last week we had a big week at the store. NARTS had a conference in town, and our store was one of their stops in Dallas. We had hundreds of resale, consignment and thrift store owners come and see us on Friday. In order to make sure we had coverage I picked up a shift on my day off. And I am so glad I did!

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Learning to make sacrifices early on and creating long-term saving habits can make a big difference on how long you are able to stay home with your new baby. Here are a few good ones: Target Baby Registry Free Welcome Kit. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. Buy second hand.

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Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 1, 2009

My pictures today make me look like I’ve been living hard, but really I’m just not sleeping well. at a thrift store, and it was really nice, but kind of gross. I know that makes no sense at all because I love any and all leather goods. It’s true what they say, you look better when you are well rested. I am not sure why.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Many retailers offer coupons for their stores on a continual basis. You’ll find that retailers put uniforms on sale often around back to school time, so make sure you use a coupon with a sale to maximize your savings. Thrift stores and consignment stores are a great resource for polos, dress shirts, khakis or long pants.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 30, 2008

And she says she doesn’t think that about the black, but I still hear her say it every time I wear it, and it makes me giggle**. I think it really makes the accessories pop. In perfect condition, and all of $12 at a thrift store. In perfect condition, and all of $12 at a thrift store. With tights.

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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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Work With What You've Got

MAY 8, 2009

It makes me feel skinny and well proportioned (by which I mean it makes my boobs look big, and I like for my boobs to look big because I grew up so flat chested and frankly, I am still excited just to HAVE my big-girl boobs). Nathan got it for me at a thrift store, and it really brings home Sal’s post about thrifting current trends.

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Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Today it was two SMU students at Target. I love vintage, and of course I’d rather buy it myself from the thrift store, but if I must buy from a middle man, Loves Me Not is a great one. She even wraps my items in tissue paper and string, which makes each purchase feel like an event. But I like them this way.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

just makes your whole day! On the bright side, I did score some fabulous items at the thrift store today: A velvet cropped blazer ($7), a crochet pink cropped cardigan ($2), a white vintage cardigan ($5), a buffalo plaid mini skirt ($3), a secretary's blouse ($1), a Gap gray sweater ($4), and a navy and green scarf ($1).

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 2, 2009

I got these little tassels from a jewelry supply just to make earrings from. I love the way Tina and Kasmira wear them, but I wanted to make sure I found one that was right for me. Because we are broke, I’ve been trying on jeans at thrift stores, Ross, and second hand stores. That’s a long time.

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Work With What You've Got

APRIL 29, 2010

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. All in amazing shape and all right on trend. I love it.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? We even bought an online package years ago, but have since decided that we will have a lawyer draw up our will, medical directive, and power of attorney documents to make sure everything is in place legally. Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will. Plan our Spending.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. Do you walk into Target for just one thing and come out with a big bag of stuff? Did you make some progress with your financial goals? It’s March 1, and I declare it Mindful March. Are you dining out a bit too much?

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2013

A few items I price-checked at my local store. 1/2 Quaker Items, TARGET coupon Target.com 03/24/2013 (exp 04/27/2013). 1/2 Quaker Items, TARGET coupon Target.com 03/24/2013 (exp 04/27/2013). 1/2 Quaker Items, TARGET coupon Target.com 03/24/2013 (exp 04/27/2013). Saturday and Sunday (4/27 & 4/28) Only. Stack with. $1/2

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

11/17/13 (Target It’s Savings Season Booklet). 2 Barilla Blue Boxed Pasta Target Coupon. 1/1 Colgate Oral Care Product Target Coupon. 1/1 Colgate Oral Care Product Target Coupon. 1 Milk Bone Dog Treat Target Coupon. 1/2 Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk Target Coupon. bag BOGO $2.99 ($1.49

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