10 Important Tips for Successful Thrift Store Shopping

I love a good thrift store find!  Nothing beats the feeling of finding the perfect accent piece or outfit at a price that is a mere fraction of what you would have paid for it at retail. 

Thrift stores are also the perfect place to find items to add to your gift stash, a special place in your home where you store items to give for special occasions.

Easy Tips for Starting and Maintaining a Gift Stash

For years, I have purchased gifts at a small fraction of their full retail price and kept them stored in my closet for future gift-giving occasions. However, the area of my bedroom, affectionately referred to as my “gift stash” was an absolute train wreck!

There was no way to even know what was up there without moving items around and risking a head injury from falling debris.

However, my lack of organization is your advantage. My near mishap became an opportunity for me to show you how a well organized gift stash should look.