The purpose of this group is to create a better Mt.Carmel and Locust Gap (Shamokin) PA. How can we together as a community achieve this? We must act locally We must do business with locals We must come together to create a true "community" We must be more sustainable We must be more organic We must preserve, recycle, reuse, and reduce waste. We must create jobs and provide jobs within our community Please join us.   Preserve the culture, heritage, history, architecture, and mother nature of M …

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH KIDS WHO LIVE IN WESTERN QUEENS & Nearby (Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Midtown Manhattan,etc...)!!! Let's connect!!! I wanted to create a group that hosts and lists many affordable activities & events, so that parents & kids can find something engaging & wonderful to occupy themselves with and get out of their homes, make friends, get fit and have fun! Another aspect of WQKids is as a community interface where members can post various parent-related info and confer with other par …

Given the choice between a chic club in the Meat-Packing District, complete with an inexcusably long line, velvet rope, disorganized "guest" list, and unspoken dress code; or a raucous come-as-you-are Dive Bar where the proprietors apparently needed a sign to remind patrons of the benefits of shirts, which would you choose? If you're a New Yorker who likes to drink in venues which reflect the eclectic, diverse, and vibrant nature of our city - you should join us today! We are a meetup for New Yo …

Vendors coming together selling and sharing their artistic work!

When's the last time you paid $5 for a really kool t-shirt? What about vacuums for just $14? Or DVD/VCR combos for $15? I kid you not, I've found these and oh so much more on my many hunts in and around NYCs cheapest thrift stores. My latest find was a fully working Xbox for just $12 - it even had a game in it that they didn't know about. It works just fine - too well in fact, as now I just wanna stay home and play Grand Theft Auto SanAndreas, which yes, I also bought for just $2.99. Where, as y …

WebThriftStore's New York Community Meetup brings together the top donors, buyers, charity partners, and other members of the WebThriftStore community. Our meetups will be focused on bringing people together, sharing ideas and passions, and having a great time with each other. WebThriftStore is an online thrift that allows any non-profit to run an online thrift store without holding inventory, and with no financial risk. WebThriftStore turns unneeded stuff into cash for charities, tax deduction …

There is something magical about finding a great deal, so I love to go thrift shopping at local thrift stores, Goodwill Outlet, consignment sales, book sales, estate sales and/or yard/garage sales. The purpose of this group is to find other thrift shoppers who want to meet-up, find some bargains and grab lunch or coffee afterwards to share our finds, techniques, etc.

The Philadelphia Style Course is the newest meet up workshop created to help women better address the challenges of shopping retail and identifying personal style. Each course (event) will have a lesson plan specific to tackling the general fashion needs, questions and concerns of most women. During each workshop our instructors will cover everything topics like the secrets of thrifting, online shopping, personal style identification, and more. So, who should take a course in the workshop, every …

"Frugality for enlightened human beings" The plan is to make new friends. Try new activities that are either no $ up to $20. Frugal Entertainment Frugal Happy Hours Frugal Yoga classes Frugal Eats/ Picnics and Potlucks Frugal Shopping Frugal workshops Frugal Day Trips to the Beach Basically anything that does not take a lot of $ to have fun and will be geared towards the groups collective values and interests. As organizer I enjoy finding activities to do and sharing with members. It i …

This group is for all the fashion savvy ladies who love a good deal. This meetup is about getting our shop and drink on! We will meet for special fashion and beauty events, fashion & trunk shows, private shopping parties and more. If you love a good deal and looking fabulous, and of course, cocktails; then this is the group for you! Let's get together and forge new and long lasting friendships. It is a great way to go out, meet new people and socialize.

Families of every kind are making the shift to educate their children at home.  To quote one of our favorite online resources, "The new face of homeschooling does not look anything like it did thirty years ago....[It]is inner city, rural, suburban, hip, trendy, multilingual, simple, crafty, classic, apprenticeship-based, nature walking, take-out eating, conservative, liberal, intentional, frugal, community based and neighborhood connected. In short, it is everything you are." (Simplehomeschool.n …

I am interested in started a group for thrifty women who want to look and feel fabulous on a tight budget. Let's share ideas about our favorite thrift stores, cheap vacations ideas, restaurants, hobbies etc.

This is a group for anyone interested in saving money and getting cash back when you buy gas, groceries, clothes, books, toys, electronics... everything!  Join us and lets share our secrets on how to maximize cash back. We are focusing on folks in the PA, NJ and DE Tri State Area.

Looking for thrift store shoppers! Do you enjoy digging for treasure? Hate to pay retail when you know somewhere its hanging around like new at a thrift store or consignment store? Do you like yard sale shopping, or "junkin" as some say? Do do you like flea markets and auction houses? Do you believe that one man's (or woman's trash) is another woman's treasure? Do you recycle or donate stuff to Goodwill or the Veterans? Maybe you like craigslist. Maybe you have heard or know about these gigantic …

This is a group of Fashionistas  who live fabulous and frugal lives in NYC..All things Fashion, Fab, and Frugal... EAT at fine restaurants without breaking the bank. Those of you that love to brunch on the weekends or enjoy a classy dinner with fine wine in NYC will also enjoy this group. SIP at popular lounge spots or local bars for afterwork fashion networking. SHOP for hidden treasures at sample sales, semi-annual sales, thrift stores, flea markets, clearance racks at major department stores …

Calling all Dave Ramsey enthusiasts! Have you heard of Financial Peace University and want to learn what it's all about? Are you currently doing Financial Peace University and want accountability partners and inspiration to push forward? Join us while we tackle budgeting, saving, investing, and building wealth!

Are you interested in couponing, saving money, getting together to build fun friendships? If yes, this is the community for you. We are a group that exchanges coupons, shares the best national/local deals, and helps each other save money...all while having fun. Some get-togethers will be scheduled at local restaurants, homes, and other places so we can hang out and relax. All are welcome.

Calling all bargain shoppers! If you are anything like me, I love to shop but I LOVE a bargain even more. In this economy, we are all looking for the best bargains while a lot of us are looking to sell our unwanted stuff for some extra cash. It's a total win-win for everyone! Even if you are selling, another seller just might be offering that item you've always wanted so come with an open mind! This group is for people who want to sell their awesome and desirable unwanted stuff without having to …

This meetup is for people interested in saving money using cost-cutting techniques. Everybody is welcome, from beginners to seasoned pros.  We'll have monthly gatherings to share tips, ideas, and coupons.  My inspiration for having a couponing group comes from there not being another one in the city!  This is a really good resource to have for people living in and around Center City.  Not to mention making friends who share the same interests.  I do require a one-time fee from members of $5.  Th …

Freegans employ alternative strategies for living based on limited participation in the conventional economy and minimal consumption of resources. We embrace community, generosity, social concern, freedom, cooperation, and sharing; in opposition to a society based on materialism, moral apathy, competition, conformity, and greed. And we do it in Uptown Manhattan.

This is a group for anyone interested in saving money, and meeting new people. Let's get together for affordable activities, and shopping. We can also have events for nights out, coupon clipping, game night....... and anything else that maybe fun... I'm starting this group to meet other consignment shop owners, and consignment & thrift shoppers looking to stretch there dollars. I look forward to exploring savings with everybody!!!!

This is a newly formed group bringing together people who wish to find fulfillment through things outside the scope of what money can buy. Loosely based on a book by Cecil Andrews - "Circles of Simplicity" the group will meet regularly to learn new ways of living where less truly means more. Looking forward to meeting new friends and creating a community of like-minded people.

A Transition Café presents an opportunity for people to get together to discuss how our world is changing in face of the challenges of resource depletion, climate change and the economic disruptions that are occurring because of them. Come to listen, discuss, drink coffee, make new friends and come away with new ideas and deeper understanding.

This is a group for anyone who has ever out-grown their present wardrobe, wants a fresh look without spending a lot of money, wants to get rid of nice clothes but not give them away, in need of new outfits, and wants to meet other women just like them! Here's how it works: You bring up to 15 decent, clean, unstained clothing items, and you leave with 15 clothing items, sizes 6-20. All clothing will be approved by organizer before being offered for swapping. Clothes will be sorted by type and siz …

A group of ladies that gather quarterly to swap the clothing from their closets that no longer work for them (Don't Fit, Style Changes, Season Changes etc.) This is a charity swap - all remaining clothing is donated to local domestic violence shelters. We charge $10 - $15 per person to join the swap. Half the money collected is donated to RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network) We will seek out sponsors to donate raffle prizes and raffle them off to try to raise money for this awesome cause …