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Shopping Effectively Means Shopping Like My Mom

November 30, 2009

Shopping Effectively Means Shopping Like My Mom

(me and my mom, 1981) My mom’s current (modest) salary, as a Junior College professor, is the most she’s made…

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The Pop-Up Flea: Criticisms and Rejoinders

November 25, 2009

The Pop-Up Flea: Criticisms And Rejoinders

Earlier this week Giuseppe, the proprietor of An Affordable Wardrobe, wrote a thoughtful critique of ACL’s Pop-Up Flea, which took…

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Q and Answer: Brass or Horn Buttons on a Navy Sport Coat?

November 23, 2009

Q And Answer: Brass Or Horn Buttons On A Navy Sport Coat?

Jordan writes: I just bought a navy blue blazer from a thrift store.  The blazer came with old brass buttons…

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A Trip to the Tailor

November 12, 2009

A Trip To The Tailor

I found my tailor the old fashioned way: by passing by while I was walking my dog.  Having a relationship…

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Q & Answer: Where to Find Better Deals?

October 29, 2009

Q & Answer: Where To Find Better Deals?

Jesse (a different Jesse, I promise) writes: Hi, I understand that nice unique things cost more money than mass produced…

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