The Secondhand Wardrobe gives money- and environment-saving tips

Book title:  TheSecondhand Wardrobe:  Have Fun Finding Stylish, Earth-Friendly Used Clothing Deals
Author:  Cheryl Gorn
Publication date:  January, 2011
Publisher:  Larmint Press, New York
Where to purchase in Phoenix:  Barnes and Noble, Metro Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Homeschooling families usually are bargain shoppers.  Where do you go to find school and everyday clothes that are:

• Stylish
• The right color for you
• Well-fitting
• Unique
• Something for every occasion
• Eco-friendly
• A great price

Cheryl Gorn tells us in her book, The Secondhand Wadrobe, that all these conditions can be met by shopping secondhand stores.  If you are willing to take the time to look and get past any sense of “snobbery” you might feel about wearing another person’s garments, the thrift outlets give a terrific bang for the buck–sometimes literally for a buck.

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