Thrifting

Secondhand shopping for fall: Thrifting tips for autumn decor and essentials

Autumn is a gloriously overstimulating time of year at the thrift store. Everything is a smorgasbord of jack-o-lantern neon orange…

2 years ago

Thrifting for spring: 7 thrifted spring outfit ideas

I’m not sure where time has gone, but it’s somehow mid-April already! Gray skies and mild breezes are still afoot,…

3 years ago

The ultimate guide to buying used CDs, DVDs, and cassette tapes at the thrift store

One of my biggest barriers to ever becoming a true minimalist is my love for hoarding physical media. I’m incurably…

3 years ago

Why thrift stores are the best places to look for wicker baskets

What I love about wicker baskets is that they’re somehow both down-to-earth and fanciful. On the one hand, they have…

3 years ago

Why you should always check out your local Friends of the Library book sale

I simply adore libraries. They’re such wonderful third spaces for free community events, workshops, and resources. And of course, there…

3 years ago

Modesto’s Mad Monk Vintage: A CD and DVD collector’s slice of paradise

As the rain hammered down this past gray February weekend, I made my quarterly pilgrimage to Modesto for a much-needed…

3 years ago

Buying plate hanging and framing tools from JoAnn Fabrics for thrifted finds

Every so often, my thrifted finds need something extra to be displayed properly. Specifically, I’ve been in need of plate…

3 years ago

Decluttering a (mostly) thrifted wardrobe

It’s that time of year again, when I experience cabin fever from endless rainy days spent inside and begin decluttering…

3 years ago

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…

3 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…

3 years ago

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