tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post1749800025688247233..comments2023-07-04T11:05:12.788-04:00Comments on Cattails, Rabbit Trails, and Thistlefish: The Modest Budget: 6 Tips for Successful Thrift Store ShoppingCasey Caprahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17432904928684184782noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-22759716032462392932016-12-28T20:35:15.924-05:002016-12-28T20:35:15.924-05:00Would you believe I have never thrift shopped? Tha...Would you believe I have never thrift shopped? Thanks for the tips . Might have to change that<br />http://www.michellespaige.com/Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11949909966759818930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-87395942632485890242016-12-21T03:20:53.445-05:002016-12-21T03:20:53.445-05:00Love your tips! Especially love tip number 4! Valu...Love your tips! Especially love tip number 4! Valuing each time you wear it as a $1 is so genius! Definitely gonna always think about that now! Thank you!<br /><br />Sam<br />http://thrifttasteandheadspace.com/fashion veinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580214427422497056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-85261163240283120082016-11-03T08:35:34.779-04:002016-11-03T08:35:34.779-04:00I love thrift store shopping! I take my kids twice...I love thrift store shopping! I take my kids twice a year to get almost all the clothes they need for the next six months. I've actually had to get better about not getting too much. Thanks for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop!Jennifer Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145919073073692987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-67663895763342735212016-10-27T21:07:43.574-04:002016-10-27T21:07:43.574-04:00These are all super great tips, Casey! I have neve...These are all super great tips, Casey! I have never been thrifting, but I really want to! These tips make me want to go more! I love that chevron throw. You got such great deals!<br /><br />Thank you so much for linking up at Grace + Lace! <br /><br />Sarah<br /><a href="http://mybowsandclothes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Bows & Clothes</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626673922079155827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-14588725280480597232016-10-26T19:10:27.008-04:002016-10-26T19:10:27.008-04:00These are great tips! I get overwhelmed by thrift ...These are great tips! I get overwhelmed by thrift shopping so I definitely need to try out these tips!<br />~Jessica<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jeansandateacup.com">Jeans and a Teacup</a>Becoming Stylishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916689342247139503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-5538376199862002822016-10-24T13:24:16.263-04:002016-10-24T13:24:16.263-04:00Great tips! I get most of my tops, jackets, and s...Great tips! I get most of my tops, jackets, and sweaters from thrift stores, but for winter coats, jeans, and shoes I buy them. Thank you for hosting at Home Sweet Home! The Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-71242207376741241552016-10-23T23:28:48.034-04:002016-10-23T23:28:48.034-04:00Hi Casey. I love your tips and think they're a...Hi Casey. I love your tips and think they're all useful. Thank you! I find checking out retailers and online fashion outlets is useful to help your focus too. I often blog about embellishing thrift store finds for a designer look. It's my own special craziness ;-) Mimi xMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-9104251117290725362016-10-22T15:21:28.751-04:002016-10-22T15:21:28.751-04:00These are great tips! My favorite is #1 - I never ...These are great tips! My favorite is #1 - I never have a plan for what I'm looking for and #4 is a good rule to follow!<br /><br />Jill<br /><a href="http://www.dousedinpink.com" rel="nofollow">Doused In Pink</a>Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096590952968579302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-90467322125900960942016-10-22T11:13:13.413-04:002016-10-22T11:13:13.413-04:00Casey, All you tips are great, but my favorite is ...Casey, All you tips are great, but my favorite is #4 - I love the question, and thought that is it work $1 a day - will I use it XX number of times then it is worth it. Thanks so much, I love thrift shopping and getting good deals. My favorite things to shop for are home decor interesting and unique pieces. I found you at #FreshMarketFriday todayDebbie Kittermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043042529717117975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-26028879355434133372016-10-20T20:39:59.187-04:002016-10-20T20:39:59.187-04:00These are great tips, Casey! I love thrift store s...These are great tips, Casey! I love thrift store shopping. I really love walking out with a $100 Ralph Lauren shirt with the tags still on it for $5.00 for my son. Thanks for sharing with Thankful Thursdays. I hope to see you again next week.Lori https://www.blogger.com/profile/17992650277662333949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-36878723213395185782016-10-20T16:02:10.510-04:002016-10-20T16:02:10.510-04:00Keeping a list on your phone is a great idea!!Keeping a list on your phone is a great idea!!Casey Caprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432904928684184782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-47713557030970023222016-10-20T16:01:55.367-04:002016-10-20T16:01:55.367-04:00Hey, that's a good way of thinking about that,...Hey, that's a good way of thinking about that, too! I actually tried that out when I swung by a thrift store this morning. Sometimes I have trouble using that tip with things around the house because they aren't really being "used." So that's a great tip for household items!Casey Caprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432904928684184782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-11410927346405811382016-10-20T16:01:36.506-04:002016-10-20T16:01:36.506-04:00Casey! You're a girl after my own thrift-lovin...Casey! You're a girl after my own thrift-loving heart! On mother's day this year I scored 2 pair of fancy name brand pants, 2 jackets and a couple of shirts for allll under $20! And I love your blog header! So pretty! Linking up with you at #sittingamongfriends today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745553191941737175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-37827817638468202772016-10-20T16:00:56.613-04:002016-10-20T16:00:56.613-04:00I don't know what Hermes is, either! But hey, ...I don't know what Hermes is, either! But hey, one man's trash is another man's treasure, right??<br /><br />I definitely have a hard time paying full-price for anything anymore!Casey Caprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432904928684184782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-86758594311360245772016-10-20T16:00:16.566-04:002016-10-20T16:00:16.566-04:00Wow, what a find!!! Wow, what a find!!! Casey Caprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432904928684184782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-40035716704229144412016-10-20T15:59:43.013-04:002016-10-20T15:59:43.013-04:00Yeah, that's the downside to thrifting... it&#...Yeah, that's the downside to thrifting... it's a little unpredictable!! Casey Caprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432904928684184782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-4460613726247004082016-10-20T15:59:19.351-04:002016-10-20T15:59:19.351-04:00Same!! I like thrift stores so much better! Still ...Same!! I like thrift stores so much better! Still can't believe I found four pairs of pants for the price of one!Casey Caprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432904928684184782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-34935337916837636892016-10-20T15:58:52.541-04:002016-10-20T15:58:52.541-04:00Oh that's so fun!
And absolutely agree with ch...Oh that's so fun!<br />And absolutely agree with checking them super well... I typically run into that problem with purses. Like finding the pockets are full of disgusting goop or something!! (how does that stuff end up in our purses anyways??? lol)<br />That purple suit was a great find!!!Casey Caprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432904928684184782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-14121137043519496202016-10-20T10:36:04.124-04:002016-10-20T10:36:04.124-04:00My older kids like to cos-play so we frequent the ...My older kids like to cos-play so we frequent the thrift stores for pieces that can be made into costumes. We have found such great stuff if you can look at things with a creative eye, thinking about what it could be made into. My son dressed up as the joker one time for a super-hero costume party and you know what, we found a PURPLE suit at a thrift store! Who knew they even made such a thing! And besides costuming, we have found amazing formal dresses too. that's our first go-to spot. But I would advise learning to look at clothing items very carefully. besides dry-cleaning, put your hand in the pockets, check the zippers, look at the hem and carefully for spots. you treasure can turn into wasted money if you don't look at things extra well! Karen Woodallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815298794474945943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-24538933730396885792016-10-20T10:03:51.798-04:002016-10-20T10:03:51.798-04:00I finally start thrift store shopping for myself a...I finally start thrift store shopping for myself a year or two ago. I couldn't believe the deals on jeans and so many other things! I don't know if I'll ever go back to the mall. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975142210467186932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-20523562573081704182016-10-19T14:02:53.526-04:002016-10-19T14:02:53.526-04:00These are great tips! I feel like most of the time...These are great tips! I feel like most of the time when I thrift shop I don't find much. Finding out what day my local stores restock would probably help a lot. Thanks for joining us for the Wednesday Showcase!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714017427572861214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-34010789084085856092016-10-18T22:23:57.480-04:002016-10-18T22:23:57.480-04:00Great tips and ideas here. My mom found Chanel hee...Great tips and ideas here. My mom found Chanel heels at her local Goodwill and the people there said a local well known real estate agent donated them so I think they were real. I also got a genuine leather Coach bucket bag at a Goodwill and knew it was genuine because of the feel of the leather make and number in it (forget the number name but apparantly it's official if the purse has a specific imprinted number on the inside). I personally have a hard time thrifting anymore and finding what I need, but I look though. <br />Thank you for linking up to "Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me" link up<br />Rachel xo<br /><a href="http://garaytreasures.com" rel="nofollow">http://garaytreasures.com</a><br />Garaytreasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825943818758343577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-26834383945777795552016-10-18T22:02:47.165-04:002016-10-18T22:02:47.165-04:00I scored a genuine Hermes wallet for $3.00. In Mo...I scored a genuine Hermes wallet for $3.00. In Montana I am certain no one knew what the heck Hermes was. I love making collages so I get the higher end mags with the thick pages, hence knowing Hermes. I literally screamed. <br />We also have like $5 or $6 sack sales once a month. I basically get .42 cent shirts cuz I cram em in and working with lil kids, its golden if they ruin one, NBD. I also scored a pair of Chacos in the last $6 bag. Boom. <br />Ive found Danskos hardly worn, dishes, pans, furniture, um... basically everything I own is second hand. I have a very hard time paying retail.B, in the Great Funkkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719001864154732210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-10860934356689812572016-10-18T22:02:18.399-04:002016-10-18T22:02:18.399-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.B, in the Great Funkkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719001864154732210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061690653483473845.post-91272346292383744502016-10-18T13:00:22.514-04:002016-10-18T13:00:22.514-04:00Great tips, I really love your dollar a day idea. ...Great tips, I really love your dollar a day idea. I normal put things into terms like, "Do I $12 like this item, or do I $7 like this item?", but now I'm going to use your dollar a day idea :)<br /><br />xo Jannine | http://www.happystylishfit.comJannine MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747323122788273129noreply@blogger.com