Thrifting

How to thrift for planters, pots, and other gardening accessories

With the bitter chill in the air and the steady downpour of rain, it certainly doesn’t feel like spring is…

2 years ago

How to thrift for a festive Lunar New Year Celebration

Since moving to the Central Valley, I haven’t observed Tet or Lunar New Year with vibrant community celebrations. Growing up…

2 years ago

Treasuring hand-me-downs and re-gifted pieces

I've been in a real John Prine phase lately, and one of my favorite discoveries is "Souvenirs." One reason why…

2 years ago

Central Valley thrifting: Cinderella Goes Thrifting in Manteca, CA

At the end of South and West, Joan Didion writes, "The particular flat expanse of the Central Valley comforts my…

2 years ago

How to thrift for stationery

Flashback to what seems like an entire lifetime ago, I worked as a junior marketer at a stationery e-commerce in…

2 years ago

How to thrift for themed home decor

I approach thrifting like a treasure hunt, staying open to all of the wondrous possibilities that the thrift store holds.…

2 years ago

10 Thrifting New Year’s resolutions for 2024

My overarching ~thrifty~ goals for this New Year are to shop secondhand whenever possible and to cut down spending on…

2 years ago

Thrifting kitchenware, tableware, and glassware

I’m in a season of my life where I take immense pleasure in — perhaps even love — cooking. Just…

2 years ago

Thriftmas: Thrifting for Christmas decor, books, clothes, and more

Merry Thriftmas! Christmas is simply the most wonderful time of year at the thrift store. Christmas paraphernalia pops up at…

2 years ago

Thrifting on Small Business Saturday

Miraculously, I avoided Black Friday shopping altogether this year. While you don’t see hordes of people trampling over each other…

2 years ago

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