Tip of the Day: Half Off Cautions

I've posted this before, but I needed to remind myself and everyone out there about HALF OFF DAY AT THE THRIFT STORE!!!!  Just when you thought thrifting couldn't get cheaper, right?

Some cautions:

• Get there early--the carts will be gone if you don't.
• Expect mayhem.  Don't bother with dressing rooms.  Grab and "git." 
• Don't buy stuff just 'cause it's extra cheap.  Unless you like it, you'll regret it, even if it's only a dollar.
• Got with a list.  I didn't and wished I had, because there were things I could have found had I been looking in that department.
• If at all possible, DON'T bring kids.  I know this is probably not possible.

Google your local stores for those half-off day sales, and have some fun spending even less than usual.

Tip of the Day: Party Planning

So you're asked to help throw a baby shower.

You peek into your one dish cupboard and realize what you knew before looking:  you don't have serving dishes.  Never did.  Maybe it's because you never threw a fancy party before, but it's probably mostly because you can't afford the $50 options at local stores.

Never fear, Thriftseeker is here!  For cheaper than buying paper serving dishes, you can actually get beautiful pieces at the thrift store.  I've posted a pic below of what you can create from thrift store dishes.  Take a gander.

You're welcome.