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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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But I also found success at a thrift store. At that time, I had not reviewed my own spring clothing and I have plenty of time to go back to Target if I can’t find something suitable (and cute) at the thrift store. You’ll save yourself so much money. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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I made one trip to my favorite thrift store during their dollar days sale. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. 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. Thrifting'

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. The Choose Thrift First Challenge. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. The Choose Thrift First Challenge. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

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Sun-Brewed Iced Tea

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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. To save money, I started sun-brewing tea on hot sunny summer days. for a box of 48 tea bags and save almost $10 for the same amount of tea. At an average of $2.00

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

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If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. To save on future clothing costs, pick out timeless, versatile pieces. Choose Wisely.