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This Christmas – check out a Charity Shop
As regular readers of this blog know, I am a huge fan of Charity Shops. I love the fact that you can find a bargain, sometimes brand new with tags, sometimes a vintage treasure, and that you can pick it up for very little money. I also love the fact that buying your item means that you are contributing to one of the many goodwill causes that need a little extra help at this time of year. The Salvation Army have this year been setting #MyCharityChallenge. This is to get people to think about Charity shops at Christmas – either by donating unwanted items to their local shops, or by…
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Retail Royalty Challenge – Giving a bit back
When I was approached about taking part in the Retail Royalty challenge being run by the Money Supermarket, I was really intrigued by the premise. The idea was simple, could you use £30 to purchase something for your chosen charity to either use, or sell on? You needed to choose a charity that was close to your heart, and then decide what to get for them. I decided to support my favourite charity shop. Acorns, in Wednesbury, is a shop that I have known for a long time, my mom has managed the store for many years and I have often helped out when I have had some spare time.…
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Secrets of a bargain hunter
If you want to save a bit of money here and there but don’t want to sacrifice your love for fashion, you need to start thinking like a thrifty bargain hunter. You don’t need to miss out on the latest trends, but starting choosing your outlets more wisely and you could save some money along the way. Brand sale alerts ShopStyle is like a rel=”nofollow” search engine dedicated to fashion; a fantastic place to find all the best brands, designers and styles under one roof. Stocking brands such as French Connection, Miu Miu, All Saints, Topshop and Jeffrey Campbell, you needn’t jump around from store to store when you can…
