Never been inside a thrift store before? When it’s time to get what you need, here are a few tips for keeping you oriented among the aisles and deals.

Strange as it may seem, even shopping at your local thrift store can become just another routine you have. The only problem with this is that thrift shopping is supposed to be fun! So we’ve come up with a few thrift store challenge ideas to try the next time you come and visit us. These […]

The world would be a much duller place without the work of fine artists. Our homes would also be much duller without their work. Nothing finishes a room like putting tasteful artwork on the walls. If you’ve looked into getting art for your place, you’ve probably run into some of the more expensive ways to […]

If you’ve ever been shopping before, you probably know that certain times are better than others to get it done. You learn pretty quickly not to go grocery shopping on Sundays unless you want to deal with a crowd. When it comes to thrift shopping though, the best times to go are a little less […]

For the craftiest of those among us, a pile of old clothing can look like a treasure trove of supplies and ideas. The clothes you happen to buy or receive as gifts might not work perfectly with your style and wardrobe. Rather than considering these articles of clothing a lost cause, you can think about […]

As thrifting becomes less of a hobby and more of a way of life for some people, the culture surrounding thrifting has grown as well. People plan their days around when they’ll be thrift shopping; it’s become a social activity everyone can enjoy. Along with this, thrifting has developed a sort of language all its […]

Everyone knows about the great deals you can get at thrift shops. Not everyone is as well-versed in the secret vintage items you can also find there. The goal of any hardcore thrifting enthusiast is to find that secret gem—the perfect item hidden among the rest. When it comes to the keys to finding hidden […]

Moving into your first dorm room is an exciting time, with new experiences on the horizon. One of those experiences includes having full control over how you want your dorm room to look. Money can be hard to come by when you’re a college student, which is why the thrift shop is the perfect place […]

The holidays are many things to many different people, but rarely will you find someone who doesn’t have a nostalgic memory of some sort. A time of traditions and coming together with people we don’t always get to see lends itself to remembering the best of times. Maybe you want to induce a little nostalgia […]

While the holidays are certainly a time for merriment and fun, those of us who live on a budget know that they can also be a real strain on the old wallet. If you enjoy decorating for the holidays, it can be disheartening to see how much some of the really nice decorations can be. […]