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Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items

Stockpiling Moms

I thrifted items for my dad because he loves old books and coins. Finally, I found some clothing for my husband and son that was still new with the tag at the thrift store that they loved! That is when I decided to thrift all of my gifts this year for Christmas. Then I expanded to gift items for my mom.

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Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case. Clothes are brought to the store by people who no longer want or need them, and they are inspected (often laundered) and displayed in the store.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. My son has already learned that he can get more bang for his book dollar if he buys used. Baby Items. Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. What do you think?

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

My son with one of our baby goats I remember for many years looking at any recipe that asked for more than one kind of cheese and rejecting it right away. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. There was no way I could afford that!

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Halloween Spending Through the Years

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s!

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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. 8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. When a woman is pregnant for her first child, she’ll likely have a baby shower (or several).