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Nov. 21, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

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If you want to save some money and discover high-quality gifts, consider buying your stocking stuffers secondhand this year!

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Oct. 25, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

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Here's everything that you need to know about thrifting for clothes this winter, plus tips on how to find the best pieces.

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Oct. 18, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

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What happens at this huge Central Valley book festival? Here's what you can expect to find at the Great Valley Bookfest in Manteca, CA.

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Oct. 8, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

How to shop for trinket boxes at the thrift store
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Need something to hold your bits and bobs? Here's everything that you need to know about trinket boxes and how to find them secondhand.

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Oct. 1, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

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If you love digging around the thrift store for high-quality housewares, here are the top vintage home decor brands to look out for.

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Sept. 26, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

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If you want to give your thrifted wool hat a deep clean, here are some easy tips and tricks for sprucing it up.

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Sept. 24, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

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Besides your local thrift store, here are the best places to shop secondhand and find vintage treasures.

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Sept. 22, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

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What to keep an eye out for when you go thrifting this autumn.

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Sept. 19, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen

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Everything you need to know about getting the best deals and discounts at your local thrift store.

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