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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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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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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. Are you participating in the Choose Thrift Challenge?

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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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. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. The Choose Thrift First Challenge. Thrifting'

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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. Can I make do with something else around my house?

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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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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”. Pair those discount price tags with a coupon or sale to get the most bang for your buck.