Thrift: There’s generally two responses:
1. I love thrifting!
or
2. Ehh, ew.
Whichever your response is, you ended up here for a reason and I hope you will soon see thrift stores from a whole new perspective.
When you take a closer look at thrift stores, you will realize that they are about much more than saving a buck. Thrift stores provide the opportunity to recycle resources and materials (that otherwise would have ended up in a landfill), support local businesses/causes, and generally save you a significant amount of money in the process.
Still not convinced? Take a look to see just some the hidden gems I’ve snagged from various thrift stores to use as gifts:
Thrifting tips:
1. Don’t wait until the holidays to start checking out the thrift stores. They have discounted goodies all year round!
2. Many thrift stores offer additional discounts such as military discount day, senior discount day, discount based on color tag day, and other general sales so you can save even more! Make sure you do some research on your local thrift stores to find out the different days they offer which discounts.
3. Know your audience. Some people are obsessed with mugs and can’t wait to receive that cute “But First Coffee” mug, others despise collecting mugs and will for sure be regifting.
What’s your best advice on thrifting for gifts?
What’s the most amazing thing you’ve found at a thrift store that turned into a perfect gift for someone? I love celebrating with others when they find the perfect gift at an amazing price!
Let us all know below in the comments!