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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

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. Since it’s more on the casual side, it seems like it could be worn on many types of occasions other than a wedding.

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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. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new.

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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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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. 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.

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Sun-Brewed Iced Tea

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We like green tea and on occasion I substitute 2-4 regular tea bags with flavored tea bags. Don’t spend too much money on a sun tea jar, I see them at yard sales and thrift stores all of the time. You can use whatever variety of tea you prefer and also more or less tea bags. It is so much better this way.

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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. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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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. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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