Articles for tag: Consignment And Thrift Stores, Costco, Frugal Tips, Grocery Shopping, Party Tips

Just Say No To Store-Bought Food Platters – Save Money By Making Your Own Party Trays

Stay away from pre-made store-bought party trays! You can save tons of money by making your own food platters. Choose the veggies you like, make your own dip, and use items you probably already have in your kitchen to save money on party food & party supplies. Gone are the days where you need to buy meat & cheese platters from the store. There are so many tips and tricks here to help you make your own!

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Buying & Selling At Consignment Shops: Pros & Cons From Someone Who’s Done It

In the past 30+ years, I've bought and sold items at consignment shops -- several times. Just to be clear, a thrift store is different from a consignment store. I absolutely LOVE shopping for gently used clothing at thrift stores. But I'm not so crazy about shopping at clothing consignment stores. Ditto for selling items at clothing consignment shops. On the other hand, I've always had wonderful experiences buying AND selling at furniture consignment stores! Here are my best tips.