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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

My wedding dress, thrifted! etc” Well, I never wanted to be a race driver. It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. I live in the Midwest with my fiancé (soon to be husband in March!),

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

Family Balance Sheet

Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. Choose Thrift First. As long as they enjoy these activities and do well in school, they can continue on with them and we will continue to keep them in the budget. I think I’ll survive.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

Choose Thrift First. 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. 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. Plan our Spending.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. 5 Ways Busy Moms Can Get Motivated to Work Out | Diane Nassy @ philZENdia.

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The Art of Frugality. Recent Practices

Frugal Luxuries

If all goes well it will eventually go out into the garden with our herbs, cabbages and kale! I will keep you posted! ~~~ Inspired by need, I dug out some of our thrifted vintage silver plated flatware and soaked it in an aluminum foil lined stainless pot filled with water and sprinkled with baking soda and a bit of salt.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. How about you?

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How to Drastically Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend Each Month

For the Mommas

However, if you’re saving for something specific like a vacation, it’s easier to find the motivation to keep saving instead of spending. Learning how to use coupons and rebate apps as well as shopping on strategic days in order to maximize your savings is an excellent way to save money. Become a Savvy Shopper.

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