That fabulous Ann Taylor dress we picked up for Claire last night? It's for homecoming, which isn't until September or October. So what if it's July? We grabbed it!
One of the ways you can successfully thrift is by looking ahead. See some 'new in the package' toys your kids want? So what if it's March? Buy it and hide it (where you won't forget!). You never know when a truly great deal will knock you over. We had been looking for quite a while with no success. Nothing new in the formal dress section......until yesterday. Then, it was a plethora of frothy goodness!!
We've done this with Easter dresses, too. If it's in Claire's size, why not get it? Buying a dress that's perfect for Easter for $5.99, even though it's May, beats waiting until the last minute and shelling out big bucks the week before the holiday. You know what I mean!
Keeping a list in your dayplanner or phone of all the goodies you're hoping to thrift is a lifesaver when you've only got 5 minutes to spare, and want to run in and check out a thrift store. It prevents aimless wandering!
So, homecoming's taken care of. Now it's on to prom..........and the perfect white dress for graduation.
Gulp.
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