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8 gifts ideas for thrifters that actually feel thrifty

Heather November 19, 2025 No Comments

Buying for someone who loves thrifting can be tricky. They already know how to find good stuff for themselves, and half the fun is the hunt. Still, a thoughtful gift…

Secondhand Christmas Gift Ideas That Feel Thoughtful, Not Cheap

Heather November 19, 2025 No Comments

Thrifting for secondhand Christmas gifts is a budget-friendly, smart, personal way to give something that feels unique and meaningful. Some people still think thrifted gifts are tacky, but seasoned thrifters…

What is thrifting? Meaning, benefits, and why it matters today

Heather November 14, 2025 No Comments

What is thrifting and why people love it Introduction Thrifting means buying secondhand items, usually clothes, furniture, or housewares, instead of buying new. People go thrifting to save money, find…

15 Thrift Store Halloween Costume Ideas For 2025

Heather October 7, 2025 No Comments

Halloween doesn’t have to mean panic-buying polyester or overpaying for a one-night outfit. You don’t need to spend hours crafting or hot-gluing to make it work (unless you want to…

If It Could Ever Look Like That…

Charlotte Tataryn October 7, 2025 No Comments

Washed, worn, still going. Quality holds up. When thrifting, knowing a little about what you’re looking at can save you a lot of disappointment, and money. Let’s start with your…

Thrift Store Collections You’ll Actually Use

Heather June 2, 2025 2 Comments

There’s a weird space you can land in with thrifting. You don’t need much, but you still love the hunt. You want the dopamine hit, but not the clutter. You’re…

How to get the thrift store smell out of second hand clothing

Heather May 22, 2025 2 Comments

We don’t talk enough about thrift store smell. But boy do we sure smell it enough. We joke about it, we try to ignore it, we hold our breath and…

Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Canada: What you need to know

Heather March 27, 2025 No Comments

Salvation Army thrift stores, or “Sally Ann’s” if you’ve been around the block, are kind of ye old faithful of secondhand shopping in Canada. They’re everywhere! The prices are somewhat…

Everything you need to know about thrifting Uranium Glass

Heather March 7, 2025 No Comments

For thrifters, few items spark as much joy as uranium glass. Especially that joyous feeling of spotting a piece *in the wild* priced below its true value. We respect the…

Thrifting at Talize: What You Need to Know

Heather March 7, 2025 No Comments

Talize is a bit of a mixed bag for Canadian thrifters. On the plus side, it’s a Canadian thrift store, the selection is solid, and the hours are convenient, which…

Thrifting at Value Village: Everything you need to know

Heather March 7, 2025 4 Comments

Ahhh Value Village. It’s no secret we’ve got a bit of a love/hate thing going on here. Once a staple for thrifters (myself included), it’s now more of a test…

Thrift Stores in Canada: Are They Really Canadian?

Heather March 5, 2025 No Comments

When you walk into a thrift store with a familiar name, it’s easy to assume it’s a homegrown Canadian business. But how many of the big-name thrift stores in Canada…

How thrifting supports buying Canadian

Heather February 13, 2025 No Comments

Canadians are pushing back against proposed U.S. tariffs by making a point to support our own economy. A lot of people feel let down by a longtime trade partner and…

Linen: A thrifter’s guide to second hand linen shopping

Heather September 19, 2024 No Comments

Linen was the first fabric that I learned to identify for thrifting. It has so much going for it: it stays cool even when it’s hot out, it doesn’t hold…

Category: Thrifting Tips

8 gifts ideas for thrifters that actually feel thrifty

Secondhand Christmas Gift Ideas That Feel Thoughtful, Not Cheap

What is thrifting? Meaning, benefits, and why it matters today

15 Thrift Store Halloween Costume Ideas For 2025

If It Could Ever Look Like That…

Thrift Store Collections You’ll Actually Use

How to get the thrift store smell out of second hand clothing

Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Canada: What you need to know

Everything you need to know about thrifting Uranium Glass

Thrifting at Talize: What You Need to Know

Thrifting at Value Village: Everything you need to know

Thrift Stores in Canada: Are They Really Canadian?

How thrifting supports buying Canadian

Linen: A thrifter’s guide to second hand linen shopping

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