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• Virtual Thrift Club; how does it work, how can it help people?

  On Easter Sunday I decided to try something different with the Virtual Thrift Club site. I invited the audience to write about strategies they have used that are near and dear to them. Welcome to Thrifty Living Today. A special way of life for the Twenty... Posted Apr 13 2013, 04:28 PM by Lori Blatzheim with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: life enhancement, Thrift, consideation, frugal living, learning, strategies

• Nature creates a reason to explore

  Learn about the world, the whole world. Leave a fast moving society. Appreciate your outdoor environment. Welcome to Thrifty Living Today a special way of life for the Twenty-first Century. My name is Lori Blatzheim and I am your host. I once was a worker... Posted Mar 07 2013, 09:19 PM by Lori Blatzheim with | with no comments Filed under: retirement, life enhancement, Thrift, living with nature, exercise, keeping fit, community activities, wald, appreciating the great outdoors, benefits of walkig

• I shopped too much, I shopped too fast

  I have come to the realization that “Black Friday” gets to us all, eventually. Welcome to Thrifty Living Today, a special way of life for the Twenty-first Century. My name is Lori Blatzheim and I am your host. On 11/23/2012, I decided to avoid, the evening... Posted Nov 29 2012, 12:45 PM by Lori Blatzheim with | with no comments Filed under: financial planning, Thrift, planning a visit, travel, advertising, frugal living, satisfaction, memory of the past, learning

• Black Friday: is it worth it?

  Welcome to Thrifty Living Today. A special way of life for the Twenty-first Century. My name is Lori Blatzheim and I am your host. Why do people line up in advance to attend the Black Friday Sales? We live in Minnesota. It snowed last night. Many people... Posted Nov 23 2012, 10:29 AM by Lori Blatzheim with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: financial planning, Thrift, planning an event, advertising, hazards, learning

• Goodwill is a Special Thrift Store. Why?

  I pulled the car into a parking space adjacent to the Goodwill/Easter Seals building in West St. Paul, Minnesota. My neighbor had been selected as General Manager for the new Goodwill Store in our small city. She had raved about the Tour she had completed... Posted Sep 19 2012, 02:49 PM by Lori Blatzheim with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: life enhancement, retireandrenew, Thrift, donation, generosity, clothing, frugal living, satisfaction, gifts

• Give the Gift of a Book on Frugal Living

  I have a favorite book on Thrift and Frugal Living. It is The Complete Tightwad Gazette . Written by Amy Dacyczyn and published in the 1990’s, Amy brought to the public a terrific newsletter. Eventually a book was published which contained her thoughts... Posted Sep 12 2012, 08:39 PM by Lori Blatzheim with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: life enhancement, retireandrenew, Thrift, consideration of others, generosity, frugal living, gifts

• What are you looking for when you choose a restaurant?

  What are you looking for when you choose a restaurant? Let’s face it. When you eat at an eatery you will probably spend more money than if you eat at home. As someone who believes in stretching a dollar, I think it is to your advantage to consider where... Posted Aug 29 2012, 04:55 PM by Lori Blatzheim with | with no comments Filed under: Thrift, dining with family, frugal living, satisfaction, memory of the past

• Rummage Sale: it takes a lot of planning and a lot of help. Watch this Church.

  Photos above courtesy of the Excelsior Methodist Church I love sales of new and previously used items. These include garage, tag, rummage, and estate sales, swap meets, and anything else that resembles an opportunity to look, think, and purchase a needed... Posted Aug 28 2012, 09:14 PM by Lori Blatzheim with | with no comments Filed under: Thrift, consideration of others, charity, generosity, planning an event, do it yourself crafts, frugal living, satisfaction, helping a stranger, Methodist Church

• What can happen if you special order food at a restaurant?

  About twice a month, my mother, sister, and I enjoy meeting at a location, between our residences, for lunch. Sometimes we meet at the Mall of America Welcome to Thrifty Living Today. A special way of life for the Twenty-first Century. My name is Lori... Posted Aug 02 2012, 09:03 AM by Lori Blatzheim with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Thrift, dining with family, visiting relatives, self content

• Clearing the closet can save you money

  Clearing the closet introduces you to what you already have. Welcome to Thrifty Living Today. A special way of life for the Twenty-first Century. My name is Lori Blatzheim and I am your host. This morning my husband called me into our guest bedroom. There... Posted Jul 10 2012, 09:43 AM by Lori Blatzheim with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Thrift, fashion, clothing, maintaining clothing