Thrift store shopping may not be for everyone, but it is the most popular store in our town. Every morning there are lineups to get in, and on sale days it is difficult to find parking! True, some thrift stores require you to sort through wornout or dirty items, but the tremendous finds can definitely be worth it.
Yesterday our thrift store had a two dollar bag day sale - everything you could stuff into a plastic grocery bag for two bucks! For $4, here is what I scooped:
- 13 pocket books
- 3 audio books on tape (we still keep an audio cassette player and VCR - tapes for these machines are virtually free)
- 3 children's books
- 3 fleece pullovers for my little guy
- 2 pullover sweaters for me
- 1 mens' shirt
- 1 fancy sweater for my daughter
- 1 lace top for my daughter
So, 27 items for $4.00! That's 15 cents an item!!
Some of these purchases will find their way under the Christmas tree. My kids, particularly my oldest, are into recycling and 'green' living. Reducing, reusing and recycling are virtues in our home, which makes gift giving a little easier. I try to find high quality items that suit my child's needs and tastes. Some items will be bought new, but many are homemade or thrift store finds.
I encourage you to check out your local thrift and consignment stores!
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