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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

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. The Choose Thrift First Challenge.

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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. Are you participating in the Choose Thrift Challenge?

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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. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

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. Make a list of what you need and take it along to your favorite thrift store FIRST before you go to a regular store.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

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. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

My wedding dress, thrifted! 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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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Blacks and beiges are always good colors to keep on hand; you can layer and accessorize to add pop and style for various occasions. Pair those discount price tags with a coupon or sale to get the most bang for your buck.