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Thrifty Finds: Brand Names, Dirt Cheap

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I stopped by my two favorite thrift stores last week: Salvation Army & Community Aid, a local store. I only go on Wednesdays, because both stores offer an additional 50% off on almost everything. Finally, spring has arrived in central PA, so I carved out some time last Wednesday to hit the thrift stores.

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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. 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. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece.

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Choosing Thrift First: Summer Jammies, Shorts and a Towel

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As I am trying to choose thrift first when it comes to purchases for my family and our home, I realized once again recently that my local, friendly thrift store rarely lets me down. Armed with a mental list of things that I needed to keep my eye open for, I headed to the store on Wednesday for the 50% off sale.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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You will be so thankful later. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 13 – Have a yard sale. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY!

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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You will be so thankful later. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 15 – Have a yard sale. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY!

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

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Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment.

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. Use plastic store bags for trash bags. Thanks for reading. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. I have 4 different sizes.