Maybe you haven't taken the plunge into thrift-store shopping yet. That's okay, take your time. It's a learned skill, but know that you are missing some serious fun and bargains. It's like a treasure hunt for grown-ups.
You know what first sucked me into it? Jean shopping. I loathe that chore because a) I feel like I should be wearing a certain size, but every single tag seems to be saying otherwise, and b) jeans that feel good just cost too much. A friend clued me in to the notion that thrift store jeans are heads and shoulders (or legs and ankles! HA!) above their new counterparts.
For starters, thrift-store jeans are already washed and worn. They have likely shrunk all they're going to shrink. Also, they're not stiff and crinkly, which means you get a better feel for how they really fit. They're nicely faded and vintage-looking. AND (let's not forget the important part) they're CHEAP. I went to the thrift store on half-price day last week (and let us pause to appreciate the pathological cheapness of that previous phrase), and I found a pair of like-new Ann Taylor jeans for $3. THREE DOLLARS. So get over yourself with the whole thrift-store hang-up and get thee to one right now. I promise, you'll be bitten by the bug. I mean the thrift store bug, not the dust mite bug, although you might be bitten by that too, but that's why we have laundry detergent, right?
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3. Memarie Lane (frugal tips)
4. Jenny (Dolly clean up)
5. Amy @ Finer Things (Be an Octopus)
6. Abundant Frugal Life (Free Prescription Drugs)
7. Blue Castle (Shower Organization)
8. Audra Krell (Pedometer)
9. $5 Dinners (Internet Printable Coupons)
10. The Diaper Diaries (childhood safety)
11. Life At The Circus (Best Potty Training Help)
12. The Pumkin Patch (Clean, Shiny Wood)
13. Rena (The Modern Mullet)
14. We are THAT family (great store & giveaway)
15. Laura @ Heavenly Homemakers (What Really Matters?)
16. Shalee (Reading Several Books)e
17. What About Mom (Pioneer Woman Will Sigh)
18. A Simple Walk (taking advantage of the drill)
19. Amy @ By His Grace (Burritos in a Pan)
20. Christmas at our house
21. Sarah (Friendsgiving aka Thanksgiving)
22. Green Baby Guide (Used Kids\' Clothes)
23. Cooking During Stolen Moments (flexible menu planning)
24. amy@Momstoolbox (high heels)
25. Well-Rounded Woman (Read to your kids)
26. Raise Them Up (bath time tip)
27. Queen mother blog - book swapping
28. SuburbSanity (Teaching gratitude/giveaway)
29. jennifer (Feeding the birds, frugally)
30. The Happy Housewife~ Stop Paying Library Fines!
31. Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry (Got Energy?)
32. Many Little Blessings (Pizza Biscuits Recipe)
33. kitchendoor (flying solo)
34. Stretch Mark Mama (Proper feeding and care of light bulbs)
35. Buzzings of a Queen Bee! (Last Minute Cards for Gifts!) (
36. Betty Beguiles (A Romantic but Frugal Gift)
37. Walking Frugally(New Homemade Dishwasher Detergent)
38. Amy @ A Day in the Life (Easy on the go meal)
39. Joanna @ OneKrustyMama (Easy and Fun Christmas Crafts with the Kids)
40. Redneck Diva (The Box of Doom!)
41. Judy (making fresh pumpkin!)
42. Sandy Toes(Organization tip)
43. cool dad (cheap NYC gourmet lunch)
44. Holly (Make-Ahead Schoolday Breakfast)
45. GROCERY CART CHALLENGE ($5 Christmas Gifts)
46. Jack\'s Mommy (Easiest Sweet Tea Recipe EVER)
47. kc jayhawk (borrowing discounts from the library)
48. Lindsay @ Passionate Homemaking (bring in the houseplants)
49. Thrifty Jinxy (Easy Homemade Gift)
50. Christine (STRETCH THOSE LEFTOVERS!)
51. HeresTheDiehl(Peroxide\'s Handy!)
52. Sarah (fudging my schedule)
53. Lisa@Elbows (What a Sham!)
54. Having Fun at Home (fun, cheap bathtime idea)
55. Emily @ Little Home ($1 pregnancy tests)
56. Janelle (Get the kids to turn off those lights and save energy costs!)
57. janet (Freezer Meals-- the easiest way to do dinner!!)
58. KnappKnotes
59. Kansas Mom (avoiding holiday sweets)
60. Jenni (airline travel tips)
61. Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmet-Coconut Sugar (tasty and low GI)
62. Carolina Mama (Life Happens...Giveaway)
63. Daily Mish Mash (Disney Deal)
64. Ann @ Holy Experience (Destress with a Nature Table)
65. Shanda @Embracing (sharing my story)
66. Margot @ Joyfully Retired (15 uses for round steak
67. Lisa@Blessedwithgrace(Ped Egg)
68. IfOnlyIHadSuperPowers (doctored cake mixes)
69. KnappKnotes (Holiday Traditions)
70. Frugalchick (The Shark Steam Mop Really Works!)
71. AMY @ LIVING LOCURTO (Thanksgiving Freebies & Cookies)
72. Kim @ Beanish & Other Languages I\'m Learning - GREAT children\'s book
73. Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers (soft, chewy cookies)
74. Marcia (weekly planning)
75. Donna @ The Frugal Mom Blog(Our Childrens Wall Of Pride)
76. flexible dreams (better than coffee!)
77. Lynne (My Secret Weapon)
78. Heidi @ Blue Eyed Blessings (teddy bear biscuits)
79. The Messy Mom (preserving memories)
80. mom2my9 (Dating Your Husband)
81. Lynn @ Queen of the Castle Recipes (dishwasher salmon)
82. Laane (not late,not lost)
83. Ann (simple parenting rules)
84. Tara@NotSoPerfect(MindlessGame)
85. UnclaimedTreasures(OnlinefreeGarageSales)
86. My Precious Pennies [Retirement Center for Buddies]
87. Liza\'s Eyeview (son baked!)
88. Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home (easy holiday treat)
89. Jane Anne (Celebrating Accomplishments)
90. Whitney @ Baby Tunnel Exodus (Get a GPS!)
91. Kristine (Rent 1 get 1 FREE DVD)
92. Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates (Slow Cooker Stuffing)
93. Suzanne :: Adventures in Daily Living :: (blog gadgets)
94. Jen M (emergency nail file)
95. momsfrugal (Late- favorite toy-webkinz)
96. Leanne - Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
97. Deidra (free credit reports)
98. Kate\'s Kitchen : The magic muffin
99. Kathy~Bona Vita (morning)
100. The Apron Queen (Trying on New Hairdos Virtually)
101. Tree Climbing Mom - No Stress Chess
102. Tara @ Feels like home (my Christmas list)
103. LooneyJen (Tasty Toddler Snacks!)
104. Counting Sprinkles (Changing habits)
105. Trace (Fashion Tips for Curvy Women)
106. Jennifer (Cold Remedy that Works for Me)
107. Heather L. (No Messy Paint Can)
108. The Fat Bottomed Girl (Make Ahead Cookies)
109. The Apron Queen (Men In Uniform!)
110. BusyMom (making dinner)
111. Stephanie (Simple Way To Save On Electricity)
112. Amy (Missing Sock Bins)
113. Minimalist Mommy (alternative to plastic food containers)
114. JessieLeigh(Public Preschool)
115. Diane-Great dip recipe
116. Liisa (Saving Money on Lunches)
117. Camian Academy (Remembering What We Did In School)
118. Linda (Decorate Your Holiday Glasses)
119. A Frugal Housewife (Gift Receipts)
120. Lady of the Shoe... (Hiding Stains on Clothes)
121. Sherry@Lamp Unto My Feet (Cheap Textbooks!)
122. Sheila ~ To Love, Honor and Vacuum (amazing calendars, charts and lists!)
123. OW (gently remove temporary tattoos)
124. BeyondJustMom (cultivating gratitude)
125. Carol ~ Grocery Delivery
126. laurie (everyone works better on an incentive program)
127. Fried Chicken and Cheesesteaks (French Onion Soup)
128. Ronnica (Letters to Elected Officials)
129. Carrie - Mom on the Go (No-Sew Fleece Blanket)
130. What Moms Want To Know (Keep Toddlers Busy While Shopping)
131. Jen @ Mommay\'s Mayhem (holiday tradition)
132. Mommin\' It Up! (couponing blogs)
133. Carol - Getting Teens to Clean Their Rooms
134. discursively happy organizing jewelry
135. Happy to be at Home ~ Homeschool Conventions
136. Muses of Megret (Online shopping tips!!)
137. Hadias (Clothing Storage iI)
138. Amblin(Family Bible Time)
139. Hadias (Clothing Storage part I)
140. Andrea (Chase Away Sickness with Emergen-C!)
141. Susan @ Sinner Saved (Toddler Towels)
142. The Gluten-Free Homemaker (organizing Internet information)
143. Robin@Heart of Wisdom (No Bake Turkey Cookies)
144. Robin@Heart of Wisdom (Get Organized Free)
145. Lynn (holiday planning notebook)
146. "Cents"able Momma (Giving to Charity)
147. KLee (getting help with chores)
148. Beth/Mom2TwoViking (energy saving light swtich)
149. Alicia (housework plan)
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151. Michelle (photo SOS)
152. Alicia (holiday meal planning)
153. Stop the Ride (dinner at lunch)
154. Sandra (meal planning)
155. Frugal Carol - Free Thanksgiving Decorations
156. saverchic (hair tip)
157. Going Goofy (Cat Proof Plants)
158. Chief Family Officer (Travel emergency preparedness)
159. Michelle (Salsa Packet holder)
160. Jenni @ One Thing (Save the Lip Gloss!!)
161. Katie (TG planning spreadsheet)
162. Jennifer (Easy no bake dessert)
163. Wildwood Mama (Cheap bowls as baskets)
164. MamaHenClucks(A Potpourri Of Ideas)
165. Superchikk (Hanger Creases)
166. Laryssa @ Heaven In The Home
167. Angela (Apple Canning)
168. Lorrie (Slash the budget)
169. Kristin (Cleaning Cast Iron)
170. Clappy Shoes- No More Plucking Eyebrows
171. Luanne @iwantmk (Stress Relief)
172. Kirsty@Momedy (Hangnails and other nail issues solved)
173. Reading Rosie (Warts And All)
174. Lora Lynn - Vitafamiliae (Stay in shape with preschoolers)
175. Fuschia (No-iron trick)
176. What\'s Cooking (Crock pot while at Church)
177. CannedLaughter (Giveaway! & White Cauliflower)
178. What\'s Cooking (Kitchen Tips)
179. Dani - Honest Moments (buying store brand & brand loyalty)
180. Wife and Mommy (diaper bags and crib sheets)
181. Kay (notes on clothing labels)
182. Nichole (free "personal" training)
183. TheHappyGardener (Grocery Bag Holder)
184. sandwiched (Game Night)
185. Bailey\'s Leaf (Polly Pocket Containment)
186. Shannon (removing stains from clothes)
187. Joanna @ Grace In The Home (cleaning tip)
188. Karen @ Mommy, I\'m Home
189. Crystal (online reading)
190. Tips & Treasures (Craft for Kids & PICS!)
191. Lorie @ Be Different...Act Normal with Lorie ~ Children and Chores
192. Catherine
193. Momma MC - Baking Tip & GIVEAWAY!
194. Maren - prescription samples
195. Weighing In (super sliders)
196. Catherine at Frugal Homemaker Plus (Why quality can be important)
197. Frugal Fulfillment (organizing kids\' school papers)
198. Melinda (dustbuster)
199. Tanna (labeling light switches)
200. TexasTanya (Give Gratitude)
201. Sarah @ Short Stop (The Pouchee Purse Organizer)
202. Milehimama (Cheap, healthy, easy snack!)
203. Ashley (batteries)
204. Andrea(Menu planning tips)
205. Leaving Excess (Preventing Mold in Front Load Washer)
206. Erin (Surviving the Holidays)
207. Gina (Sunday Newspaper)
208. Michelle@SavingSomeGreen (Bath Toys!)
209. Abbi (a fun game for learning math)
210. Paula (Clutter-Free Gifts)
211. Cherilyn (Dirty dishes)
212. Gina (elegant mindset)
213. Julie @ Inmates (The Magic Eraser)
214. Valarie Lea (Pantry Organization)
215. Pink Stinx (Wonders of Borax)
216. How to get rid of the pacifier.
217. Ginger (Neutrogena, Can You Say Makeup?)
218. just another day in paradise (EASY dessert)
219. Cyndi (adoption related)
220. Amanda @ Old Fashioned Girl (cheap hand soap)
221. Laura @ Bloggin\' Mama (flat iron uses)
222. CcsMomma (room spray)
223. Penny Raine
224. Yvonne @ Blazed Jive (Microwave-Free!)
225. Rachael @ Beans & Rice (get those sticky labels off!!)
226. Ann Kroeker (introducing the hand blender)
227. Jeni (Coping w/ morning sickness)
228. Rookie Mom 101 (Lillian Vernon Savings)
229. Amy (12 tips for sick kids)
230. Shannon @ Skizzle\'s Corner (jar & budget system)
231. Bring on the Lloyds.... (Better Frozen Chicken Nuggets)
232. Kristine (no more icky sponges)
233. Veggiemomof2 (cheap flowers)
234. MemeGRL (Christmas card alternatives)
235. Lindsay @ Passionate Homemaking (Simple thanksgiving ideas)
236. Free 2 Be Frugal (bar towels)
237. Gina (organizing kids paper clutter)
238. Betsy (Staying close when you\'re far away)
239. Jennifer (kids can clean too)
240. Leslie (eco-chic commuter coffee)
241. Mommy Bee (babywearing)
242. Saving Money Ideas
243. Life:Frugal and Simple (Budget Basics!)
244. Trina (Paper Cutter)
245. jodi @ bpr (live within your harvest)
246. Rachel Anne (from chaos to sanctuary)
247. Totallyscrappy (M&M\'s and prayer)
248. Katey(Getting things done)
249. Mrs Pear (Freezer organization)
250. Mrs Pear (Freezer Cookies)
251. Fairion - HUmidifier
252. Carrien@She Laughs at the Days
253. Carrien@She Laughs at the Days (helping kids get rid of toy clutter)
254. mzzterry[Southern Style Thanksgiving Recipes]
255. Miss Mommy (Prepare the Night Before)
256. Southernseven (medical flex account)
257. Birth In Joy (C-Section Tip)
258. Suburban Matron (clean a toilet right)
259. Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom (Babywearing)
260. Suz (Christmas shopping for the frugal)
261. Amy (frozen PBJ)
262. Dawn (Medication Minder)
263. Kara(Our Pioneer Chrismas family fun)
264. Thrifty Ways and Ideas (FREE Arm & Hammer Essentials)
265. Melissa (labelling frozen meat)
266. Candace (Baking holiday treats)
267. Kolfinnas Korner (labeling cords)
268. BecauseImTheMommy (Toy Edition from last week)
269. Scott (Snowman poop)
270. Lynn from OrganicMania (100 Mile Thanksgiving)
271. His Girl (Benefits of Tandem Nursing)
272. Crayl, Financial advise.
273. Raising Oaks of Righteousness (gifts that change lives)
274. Heather (Print at home cards)
275. Melanie (Fabric Crayons)
276. Kristin (Yard Sale Decor)
277. Amber @ BGH (serve it on a platter)
278. Jennifer (paying for Christmas)
279. Allie @ Curvatude (Family Christmas Gifts- CHEAP)
280. Family Focused Fun (Time Saving Sippy Cup Tip)
281. Denise (oven cleaning)
282. Susan (My Frugal Vacation Home, at Home, and tips for Hanging Pictures)
283. Wendy (melted wax in votive cups)
284. taiah (dealing with eggs)
285. Amyswandering (Boy Proof Toilet Seat)
286. Kathryn (Getting kids to clean)
287. Heartchild (involving the kids)
288. Nichole @ A Call to Higher Places (A FREE Photo Book worth $29.99)
289. Laryssa (picky kids)
290. Julie @ Coupon Saving Family
291. Amy@GrowingLikeTrees:Napping
292. Organizing Mommy (self motivation)
293. Angela @ Diapers & Stilettos (Make Super Yummy Coffee)
294. Lynn @ Learning By Living
295. Lynn @ Learning By Living (Apple Pie Recipe)
296. Julie R. (easy battery swaps)
297. Lisa (Another Wonderful Soup!)
298. Charity (Storing Celery)
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