Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Even if you do not have any growing children, buying clothing at thrift stores is a great way to cut costs. Even small thrift stores can be overwhelming, and it is best to have a plan before you go.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I tried a thrift store first, but came up dry. I will wear them with a top I already have and shoes I already have. I don’t get dressed up very often, so my current pants are basically just jeans, leggings, and scrub pants. Then I went to T.J. Maxx and found a pair for $14.99.

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APRIL 17, 2013

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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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. At first, I thought my eyes were deceiving me, so I marched right into the DSW to see what shoes I could find around $49. I found a really cute pair of TOMS shoes marked down to $49.99.

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Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Thrift Shopping has never been a absolute favorite past time for me. I have several friends that swear by Thrift Shopping but for me, being able to shop for what I want without the hassle of searching endlessly is worth the extra money. WHO KNOW THRIFTING COULD BE SO MUCH FUN AND REWARDING!!! BUT MAN WAS I WRONG. STAY TUNED!!!

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JULY 16, 2015

Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. I only shop on Wednesdays, when the store has a 50% off everything sale. Keep it Simple.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

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. It’s a win-win-win. Go Frugal'

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JANUARY 21, 2014

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. The shoe shelf in our garage. My family has a shoe addiction. In the first 3 weeks of 2014, I have made some decluttering progress. I reorganized my bedroom closet and dresser. I reorganized years worth of photos that were in boxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Smart Shopping with Coupons.

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JUNE 21, 2014

We found the best price for the Gentle Leader Headcollar at Amazon (that is my affiliate link) at around $8 less than the big box pet store. The girls and I hit my favorite thrift store this week. If used shoes creep you out, never fear, just wash them. As usual, I found some great deals. The sneakers cost me $2.50

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. I’ve found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Another example is when a friend borrowed some dressy shoes of mine to wear to a black tie affair. It saves us $67 a month.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Pretty nails and toes? 11 – Return unused purchases. 24 – Become a book flipper.

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 27, 2010

I’d been hunting for just this belt at thrift stores for a while, but of course once Nathan started looking it showed up. You know how strong the Thrift-Fu is with that one. Dress, Wal-Mart Belt, thrifted by Nate Jacket, Target Shoes, vintage Bag, Lush Watch, thrifted by Nate, vintage Swatch Bracelet, self made.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 8, 2009

I have been looking for a knee length leather skirt for at least two years now every time I hit the thrift store, and I am so excited to have found this one. Tags: American Apparel etsy vintage skirts Love Erin Designs Faves self-made Thrifted rock and roll. It fits perfectly. But kept it to one bangle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2 Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

AUGUST 11, 2009

The icing on the cake was when I was leaving Maine on my way home to Boston, I stopped at this awesome thrift store right before I got to the highway in York. My beige heels, new thrifted ivory belt and ivory bracelet brings the outfit all together PERFECTLY!! I am back from my amazing trip to Maine. This place was heaven!!

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Nathan got me that sweatshirt at a thrift store and I am pretty sure that it is a child’s size, but I love the shrunken fit. I’ve taken some of your advice and I added heel pads to the back of the shoes. They still are not the most comfortable shoe ever, but they are getting there and at least I’m past the blister stage.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Besides a good pair of shoes, and chances are you already own a pair, there’s no investment required. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment. Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank.

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 2, 2009

Another less than 5 dollar vintage piece… And now for the shoes. It was mostly about the shoes. And I need new jeans (I promise, I am going to get to the shoes!). Because we are broke, I’ve been trying on jeans at thrift stores, Ross, and second hand stores. Because shoes pretty much always fit.

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JUNE 4, 2010

So we went secondhand and thrift shopping last weekend, and I was on the lookout for work pants, harem pants and ditzy floral dresses. I wore them around the store for quite some time, trying to decide, but in the end, I decided that I loved them, and I would make them work. And I’m super glad I took a chance on the shoes.

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JUNE 15, 2010

Nathan found this at a thrift store for a buck fifty or something. Tee, AA Trousers, Forever XXI Belt, Target Bag, LUSH, secondhand Necklaces, self made watch, Swatch, thrifted Shoes, White Mountain via Amazon.com. Tags: American Apparel Target second hand Amazon Thrifted Forever XXI. I love it.

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APRIL 1, 2021

Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Pretty nails and toes? 13 – Return unused purchases. Put the money in your emergency fund.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 3, 2010

I know some of you have suggested thrifting and I am willing to give that a try, but so far I have not had the time to do so (the time you have to put into thrifting to find one decent pair of well fitting work pants, in my experience, is substantial. Outside of shoes and jewelry, what am I not tapping into?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

That big, dramatic necklace is actually a chain I got at a thrift store for about 50 cents and a focal piece for Michael’s craft store. Dress, Target Jacket, Forever XXI Necklace, self made Bag, Vintage and thrifted Tights, Merona, Target Shoes, Payless. I about died when I saw it.

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MAY 29, 2009

Both the dress and shoes are Isaac Mizrahi for Target. I got this dress last year for my brother’s Rehearsal Dinner and I thought it was perfect. ~ I made the key necklace of course, but I found all of the chains at a thrift store for less than 3 bucks each. I don’t recall the last time I got SO MANY compliments on my dress.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

And then Nathan picked up this adorable little red saddle bag at the thrift store, and I just had to wear them together. Tee, Wal-Mart Skirt, Gift (Ann Taylor) Tights, Target Shoes, Target Beads, vintage Bag, Thrifted. Tags: Target vintage gifts Thrifted WalMart. It’s so flattering! AND it’s a size 2.

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MAY 8, 2009

Nathan got it for me at a thrift store, and it really brings home Sal’s post about thrifting current trends. These shoes came to me via the Urban Outfitters website. Dress, www.shopruche.com Red bra tube, American Apparel Shoes, MIA Earrings, Target, modified by me Bag, Stuart Weitzman vintage and thrifted.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

Besides a good pair of shoes, and chances are you already own a pair, there’s no investment required. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment. Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank.

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 30, 2009

I knew I wanted a black shrug to make it work for the office, but I am not really shopping for new clothes right now, so I was looking at thrift stores and not finding what I needed. These shoes don’t get a lot of play anymore. I felt really amazing and curvy and fun in this combo and can’t wait to wear it again.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Thrift stores and consignment stores are a great resource for polos, dress shirts, khakis or long pants. Look for second-hand stores near your child’s school for a greater chance of getting the exact items you need on your back to school shopping list. Shop Second-Hand. Don’t forget about shopping online.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Use someone else’s underwear, socks or shoes.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

When you walk in, the first thing you see is a distressed black bookcase with shoes and bags. I paid 2 bucks for that at a thrift store. There are shoes all along the floor in addition to the bookshelf. But one room is just a little more exciting to me than all the other rooms combined. My dressing room. I'd have paid 20.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

But I did wear saddle shoes and bobby socks. Wants Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious… Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. They used aprons over them when they cooked. Go Frugal'

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 30, 2008

SO fabulous I broke out the “high fashion pose” One of my very favorite combos is the all black outfit, brown shoes and bag. In perfect condition, and all of $12 at a thrift store. I think it really makes the accessories pop. This jacket is a vintage wonder. AND it has remained flattering after my weight loss.

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