A recap of the Manteca Antique Fair

2 months ago
Stacey Nguyen

You’d think there wouldn’t be much going on in a city named after lard, but Manteca knows how to put…

7 thrifted Valentine’s Day gift ideas

3 months ago

As a singleton over the last few years, I haven’t given Valentine’s Day much thought. But lately, I’ve been finding…

Estate sale tips & tricks: Everything you need to know about shopping at estate sales

3 months ago

Not to brag, but I’ve been shopping secondhand since my time in the womb. When my mom was pregnant with…

How to ship vintage wares safely: Tips for sending glass and porcelain items in the mail

4 months ago

This holiday season, I’ve been cutting down boxes as much as I’ve been clickety-clacking away on a laptop writing articles.…

The life-changing magic of OxiClean White Revive: Cleaning thrifted clothes with OxiClean

4 months ago

As the patron saint of germaphobes, it’s kind of a miracle that I more or less exclusively own a secondhand…

The trials and tribulations of cleaning a thrifted sweater: How to clean a secondhand wool sweater

4 months ago

Throughout my thrifty adventures over the years, there’s been one sweater material that I’ve actively avoided: wool. It’s scratchy, it’s…

7 thrifted stocking stuffer ideas for high-quality, affordable gifts this Christmas

5 months ago

As an avid trinket collector, I adore stocking stuffers. I also have a difficult time buying just one thing for…

What can you thrift for this winter? Your guide to thrifting winter coats, sweaters, and more

6 months ago

I love thrifting for clothes during the fall and winter — even though winters aren’t terribly cold where I live,…

Great Valley Bookfest recap!

6 months ago

Hi friends – here’s a quickie blog since I’ve been feeling a little achy and groggy this past week.  Last…

How to shop for trinket boxes at the thrift store

6 months ago

Of the frivolous vintage wares that I love to collect, trinket boxes have made it all the way to the…

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