Happy Secondhand September! Are you participating in Secondhand September or another sustainable shopping practice this month? The Secondhand September campaign is run by Oxfam, a British nonprofit organization known for their charity shops throughout the UK. The premise is implied: challenge yourself to buy only secondhand for one month. This year’s campaign is premised on …
National Thrift Shop Day is August 17th and online secondhand retailer, ThredUp, has declared August Secondhand Month. I decided to join up by featuring secondhand outfits and inspiration. Contains affiliate links Even though I spend up to 40 hours a week working at a thrift shop, it’s easy to forget just how many things are …
Secondhand Madeline Halloween Costume I love making costumes out of secondhand and thrifted goods because it forces me to get creative. I find no joy in buying a pre-made costume when I can hunt for the perfect details at charity shops. I picked up this hat, which I’ve affectionately been calling my Madeline hat, last …
Hard Lessons from the Thrift Shop I became the manager of a church-affiliated thrift shop in 2014. I ended up working there for 5 years. I thought I knew what the challenges would be. I thought I had a grip on the industry. But I’ve learned a lot: about consumerism, about prejudice, about deeply held, …