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3 Thrifting Hot Takes

Heather June 19, 2026 No Comments

As someone who spends far too much time thinking about thrifting, writing about thrifting and actually putting in the hours thrifting….well… I have opinions about thrift stores. Specific ones. These…

From the Inbox: This is NOT a Black Friday Email

Heather November 20, 2025 No Comments

So I lied. This is in fact a Black Friday email. But a different sort of Black Friday email. Stick with me… Every year around this time, the world goes into overdrive. Our inboxes…

Is Thrifting Dead? The Case of Who Killed Thrift

Heather November 17, 2025 No Comments

Every few months (days?), someone online declares that thrifting is dead. And sure, some days it feels that way. The racks are stuffed but somehow empty. Prices don’t make sense.…

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…

Why is thrifting so expensive? You’re missing the point.

Heather August 14, 2025 No Comments

I get it. You’re standing in Value Village holding a $10 tee, and your brain goes, “Hell no. I could get this brand-new at [insert any fast fashion retailer] for…

Why I Stopped Dumping My Clutter at the Thrift Store

Heather May 20, 2025 No Comments

In the past, I regularly participated in a classic act of procrastination productivity: I decluttered. Any time I decluttered, I’d make a “donate” pile. It felt good. I was creating…

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…

Thrifty Thoughts for 2025

Heather January 9, 2025 No Comments

Happy New Year Fellow Thrift Hunters! If you’re reading this, chances are you enjoy the same little thrill of finding secondhand gems as me. Whether you’re here for the tips,…

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3 Thrifting Hot Takes

From the Inbox: This is NOT a Black Friday Email

Is Thrifting Dead? The Case of Who Killed Thrift

If It Could Ever Look Like That…

Why is thrifting so expensive? You’re missing the point.

Why I Stopped Dumping My Clutter at the Thrift Store

Thrift Stores in Canada: Are They Really Canadian?

How thrifting supports buying Canadian

Thrifty Thoughts for 2025

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