Make a Plan – Before visiting a thrift shop, have a plan in place of how much you want to spend and what items you’re in need of. If you’re on a spontaneous trip, keeping a budget in mind is still necessary. A thrift store adventure can turn into a shopping extravaganza quickly with so […]
21 Items to buy pre-owned
Fascinating if you haven’t given certain things a second thought, maybe when you’re on your next bargain hunting adventure you’ll give these items stronger consideration before making an impulse buy at a store: 1. DVDs and CDs: Used DVDs and CDs will play like new if they were well taken care of. Even if you […]
The Gift of Thrift: Thought Really Does Count
As cliché as it may sound, when it comes to giving the Gift of Thrift during the holidays, it really is the thought that counts. By giving extra care to the way your presents are packaged and presented, you’ll be giving a gift that will be remembered and cherished for its thoughtfulness. I always try […]
Buying Second-Hand Will Always be in Vogue
Buying second hand goods is the most friendly environment choice any consumer can make. Whether it’s books, clothes, furniture, decorations, media or kids toys, you’re sure to do your part for the environment by buying used. Today we’ve outlined several reasons why buying used goods should always be your first option if you’re adamant about […]
Earth Day 2014 – Celebrating our Planet
Today is Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than to support a local second-hand shop, thrift store, neighbor’s garage sale or community gardening gathering! Over a billion people in 190 countries take action for Earth Day. Earth Day 2014 will seek to do just that through its global theme: Green Cities. With smart investments […]
Even Celebrities Have Garage Sales!
It was not that long ago that garage sales were looked down upon as low end affairs, a place to shuffle through junk and dusty things. Well, times have certainly changed. A bad economy, poor housing market, uncertainty and fear have led many more upscale people to have garage sales and shop at garage sales…..and […]