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. […]

When we think about treating ourselves, we often imagine lavish accommodations, the finest accoutrements, and a certain amount of feeling like we maybe don’t deserve it. Throw all of that out the window. Treating yourself doesn’t have to be expensive or guilt-inducing at all. If you’re a little bit low on cash, that shouldn’t stop […]

Thrift shopping has become a trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere—and that’s fantastic news for a lot of people. A thrift store is a great place to find fairly-priced, quality items. If you’re new to the world of thrifting, the scene can sometimes be a little intimidating. There’s a lot to choose from […]

With the issue of climate change becoming a more prominent problem that we all need to deal with, many people are turning to lifestyles that reduce the amount of waste they create. Waste is one of society’s biggest problems—one to which there’s no easy answer. Individually, however, we can all do our part to help […]

One of the best parts about secondhand shopping is getting to see all the outlandish and eclectic items that come through our doors. While there is certainly nothing wrong with coming to 2nd Avenue store to find a specific item, sometimes it’s more fun when you come in with an open mind. You never know […]

Secondhand shopping has gained popularity over time for many reasons. Some like the lower prices on the items, while others enjoy the eclectic options that are available. No matter your reason for shopping secondhand, the process can sometimes seem overwhelming if you’re not experienced at it. Here at 2nd Avenue thrift stores, we want you […]

More often than not, when people think about going to a thrift store, they imagine the rows upon rows of affordable clothing. While that is certainly a fantastic reason to come to one of our stores, there’s more than just clothes nestled in those aisles. Among them is a wide array of home décor items […]

Any parent will tell you that the lead-up to having your first baby is both a wonderful and a scary time. While the prospect of being a new parent is nerve-wracking enough, there is so much extra effort that must go into planning for the baby’s arrival. With information coming at you from all sides, […]