Tag Archives: thrift store

Top Ten Thrift Store Tips

Whether you are looking for vintage or just a great bargain, shopping at a thrift store can be a great experience. From my admired outfit that cost $1.50 to valuable Antique Road Show finds, you’ll do better when you keep the following top ten tips in mind. 10. Shop around to find the best thrift stores. Don’t get turned off by the first thrift store you find. Some are much better than others, so shop around. 9. Set aside enough time to really browse. Sometimes you’ll walk into a thrift store and see exactly what you are looking for from … Continue reading →

How to Shop at the Goodwill Outlet Store

This past week, I got some great deals, including two name brand designer shorts with tags still on for 75 cents, a new fleece-lined ski jacket for a dollar, and a set of Spider Man sheets for a dollar. How did I do it? I shopped at a Goodwill Outlet store and applied some money saving tips. There aren’t very many Goodwill Outlet stores around, but there should be enough to find one within your area, as long as you are willing to do a little driving. For me, the closest Goodwill Outlet store is in Lancaster County, which is … Continue reading →

Goodwill Hunting and Target

If you are a regular reader of the Frugal Living blog, you’ll know that I am a fan of getting things for less by shopping at thrift stores. Going to Goodwill or other stores is always an adventure. My kids look forward to it, too. In fact, we were coming back from Lowe’s home improvement store when our eldest son asked if we could stop by the Goodwill. he knows that they usually have some interesting toys and games, and that he and his siblings can usually get more for their money there. Yesterday was the jackpot of toy selection, … Continue reading →

How to Make Sure You Don’t Get Stuck at the Thrift Store

If you are familiar with my blogs, you know that I do a lot of thrift store shopping. And you also know that January is a favorite time of my to do thrift store shopping. We hit the Goodwill today in between other errands. Unfortunately for us, the store was completely crowded, with people everywhere fighting over everything. This is not the way we like to shop. With the economy the way it is, many new people are discovering shopping at thrift stores. When you are in this environment, it is easy to get into the “grab it quick” mentality. … Continue reading →

Goodwill Bargain Store: Get More Discounts

Have you heard of a Goodwill bargain store or Goodwill outlet store? If you have one in your area, you can save big. I visited the one near me yesterday, and here is my report. Goodwill bargain stores or Goodwill outlet stores (I’ve seen them called both) offer bottom of the line discounts on thrift merchandise. You might remember that I’ve talked about how at Goodwill stores, merchandise rotates through the floor at these stores, and clothing gets tagged with different colors that indicate how long it has been in the store. At the end of its stay, the store … Continue reading →

What You Can Find at the Goodwill In January

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, January is a great time for bargain hunting at the Goodwill. We decided to check them out last night, and here is what we found. There were a lot of new books, so I was able to pick up four interesting ones that were on my list. There were several others available, as well as music CDs and a couple of video games. There were some new toys, although not as many as I would have expected there to be in January. I picked up a National Geographic science kit that was still sealed … Continue reading →

Shopping at Goodwill in January

January has got to be one of my favorite months for thrift store shopping. That is because many of the donations that were made at the end of the year by folks looking to get their tax deductions. Ideally, it would be wonderful to visit the thrift store practically every day to see what new thing are available. In fact, when we lived in in our old neighborhood, there was a decent thrift store within walking distance. When the weather was nice, I could pack a kid or two in the stroller and take a nice walk. And, the Goodwill … Continue reading →

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Thrift Store Bargains 2

As you wonder what to do with all of your leftovers, take advantage of other people’s leftovers, too…leftover stuff, that is. This is the best time of year to get wonderful merchandise for pennies on the dollar at your local thrift store. If you missed the first part of this topic posted earlier today, click here. You should also find a lot of toys, as parents, overwhelmed with all of the gifts, either donate brand new items in an effort to bring the gift giving under control, or donated older toys to make way for the new ones. I found … Continue reading →

Updating Used Clothing

Cutting back on your expenses can mean buying your clothing used or reusing what you already have. One of the issues with previously owned clothing is that it can sometimes be dated and old fashioned, or reflect a trend that has past. Whether you have outdated children’s clothing or adult clothing, you can turn it around and spare the expense. Here is how you can update those old styles. Removal Method Many older clothing styles, especially of the 70s and 80s, are defined by their accessories, sleeves, collars, etc. The basic part of the clothing often remains classic. For men’s … Continue reading →

Why Donate to, and Shop at, Deseret Industries?

Every so often, I get the de-junking bug and run around my house with my greedy little paws stuffed with garbage bags. I hit the kids’ rooms hard, and believe me, there’s a lot in there to throw away. However, there’s also a lot in there to pass along, and I love to make donations to our local Deseret Industries. When I give our gently used items to Deseret Industries, I know those things will find a new home where they will be appreciated. They won’t be taking up space in a landfill somewhere, and, perhaps best of all, they … Continue reading →