My thrifty mom outfit

This is an outfit that I got completely at the thrift store!

Top: $8

Leggings: $5

Shoes: $6

Necklace: $6

Total cost: $25

I never thought that I would be a trendy mom. I was always the person in sweats, a tank top and a hoodie. Dressing up would of been a matching sweat pant suit or jeans and a t-shirt. I always wanted to be trendy and cute but I didn't have the heart to spend money on clothes. 

One reason I don't like to spend money frivolously (which is what I think about buying expensive trendy clothes) is because I'm always planning for the future. Whether it be a trip, a house or a car. I would rather have a budget for things I think are priority and then save what I have left over for further future plans. 

Once I was introduced to thrift stores I found the way I could be trendy. A way I could finally express myself through clothes like I've always wanted. 

I'm so glad I'm able to this now and I'm excited continue to share my experiences as a bargain shopper. 

Until next time,

Thrifty College Mom

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A Thrifty Toddler Look

In this post I am going to post my toddlers outfit that came from a thrift store or items on sale.

Starting from the top, the glasses are from a thrift store for $2.
The plaid shirt is also from a thrift along with the Levi jeans.
The shirt was $1.99 and the jeans were $2.99.
The shoes are from Nordstrom Rack and they were on sale for $29 (yes, a little pricey but they are brand new Nikes, BUT you can find shoes like these at thrift stores for around $5-$10!).
The undershirt and socks are from Target, average price for each item, $2.

Total outfit price: $39 with the shoes, ONLY $9 excluding the shoes!

Next post will be an outfit I got for myself at a thrift store!

Until next time,
-Thrifty College Mom

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The basics to being thrifty

The most basic step to being thrifty is to shop at thrift stores. I hardly went thrift shopping when I was younger because I didn't have anyone to really tell me about thrifting. I also didn't know that there are other thrift stores out there besides Goodwill and that store did not seem very appealing to me.

When I had my son I got tired of spending so much money on clothes and toys that he outgrew so quickly. I also did not want to spend so much money on new clothes for myself as I gained and then lost pregnancy weight. So when my sister introduced me to these new thrift stores that were popping up all over town, I fell in love. I was getting baby clothes for $3-4! I was getting outfits for myself for $8-10! Name brands, clothes with original tags still attached, baby toys still in original packaging!

And not only are the prices really low as it is and the quality of the items being above what I thought they would be, most thrift stores have sales! Some stores have "half off" days, certain items are on sale on particular days, and so on. It still boggles my mind to this day when people look down on thrift stores, thrifting is so much more than just buying old and used stuff these days.

Until next time,
-Thrifty College Mom

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About me

I am a mom, a wife, a full-time college student, and I work part-time. Yes, I am a very busy person and although it does get overwhelming at times, like midterms or finals week, I love every part of the current journey I am on.
One way I like to relieve the pressures of my very full plate of life is to be a thrifty mom, always looking for deals to help keep finances in control. I love to travel with my family and shopping thrift or buying things at a deal helps my family save money for vacations every year or even just extra spending money to go out and have fun!
This blog is going to be a place where I can share my thrifts and ways I keep up with current trends while saving money. Hopefully, I can help and inspire others who want to save money too.

Until next time,
-Thrifty College Mom

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