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Thrifty Finds: Spring & Summer Clothes

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She is the recipient of her older sister’s hand me downs and so far she hasn’t pitched a fit about that. With my list, I went to my favorite thrift store to see what I could find. What I’m still looking for at the thrift stores: shorts. Do you shop at thrift stores? Thrifting'

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. 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. Return Unused Purchases.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

My cousin’s mother’s husband’s uncle’s wife’s sister on Facebook brought bed bugs into her house when she bought a used sofa off of Craigslist… shudder, the story still makes me itch and I think we’ll be buying a new sofa. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. 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. Return Unused Purchases.

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4 Ways to Save Money as a New Mom

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Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores. Your sister has some baby clothes her kid has outgrown. While shopping secondhand can be a great way to save, don’t skimp when safety is on the line. For instance, car seats have expiration dates. Embrace Hand-Me-Downs.

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Too Little House on the Prairie

Work With What You've Got

In perfect condition, and all of $12 at a thrift store. This pose makes me think of my sister in law Michelle , who has a Bridal portrait in this pose. SO fabulous I broke out the “high fashion pose” One of my very favorite combos is the all black outfit, brown shoes and bag. I think it really makes the accessories pop.

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In My Room

Work With What You've Got

I paid 2 bucks for that at a thrift store. The only thing I need to do now is to hang some blackout curtains in the windows, and find a place for a couple more pictures from my Grandmothers house (laying there on that blue dresser, which my sister gave me. I'd have paid 20. It's so adorable and so ridiculous.