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Confessions of a Thrifting Junkie and a New Year’s Challenge

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Confessions of a Thrifting Junkie and a New Year’s Challenge

I fancy myself a socially conscious citizen of the world. I don’t take a straw at restaurants, I recycle and compost, and I avoid overly packaged food and bottled water. Most of my clothes come from consignment or thrift stores – a fact I am very proud of. Truth is, I love thrifting. It hits all of my pleasure centers. I see people from all kinds of cultures and walks of life at my thrift stores, and I believe I am helping those less fortunate. The Thrill I love the thrill of the hunt and feel super clever (dare I...

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22 Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet After 60 – Downsizing the Tried and True Way

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22 Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet After 60 – Downsizing the Tried and True Way

Are you filled with joy when you open your closet in the morning to get dressed? Or are you overwhelmed with too many choices? As an older woman, you likely have a ton of accumulated clothes, but do you often think, “I have nothing to wear”? If that’s the case, it could be time to start thinking of your wardrobe in a new way, starting with a good closet clean-out! The best place to start tackling your wardrobe is by considering which are your favorite items why you reach for them again and again. What to Keep Next, make a...

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