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Do you know these ‘Grinches’ who stole Salvation Army kettle?

Surveillance video shows two people stealing the money intended to go toward Salvation Army services. The thieves appear to have used bolt cutters to remove the donation bucket from its stand outsi…

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

7 Things You Need to Know Before Shopping a Big Antiques Market

Ever wonder why Joanna Gaines always gets the good stuff? Not anymore.

What Not to Donate: Thrift Store Donation Guidelines

Every thrift store has different rules, but these items are commonly turned away at donation centers. Call ahead to see if your local store can accept them.

How to Find Designer Brands at Thrift Stores

How to find designer dresses when shopping at thrift stores.

5 Reasons You Should Shop at Thrift Stores

You don't need to buy all your clothes at designer stores. Here are the top reasons you should be shopping at thrift stores...

5 Things to Buy at Thrift Stores (And 5 Things to Avoid)

I've scored some seriously amazing things to buy at thrift stores, but there are definitely a few things I avoid at all costs, too!

What Are 7 Tricks to Help Save More at Thrift Stores?

Thrift store prices are good, but they could be better. Use these tricks to find more deals at thrift stores.

10 Things You Should Always Buy At Thrift Stores

6 Things Thrift Stores Get Right

I haven’t gone crazy. Yes, I’m giving you retail advice based on a thrift store (what?). I understand that these stores have a lot of retail and merchandising “opportunities.” To be honest, the majority smell, have horrendous flickering lighting, no fitting rooms (unless you’re lucky), no helpful sales staff and wildly unattended children. But they can do a few things right, so let’s take a look at those: 1. The merchandise is always changing. (AKA: they know how to keep it fresh)

Thrift Stores are In: Why Thrifting is the Way of the Future?

Thrifting or thrift shopping is when you opt to buy second-hand or pre-loved items, like clothes or furniture. Even though these products are not brand new, most are in good condition. In fact, more and more people are thrift shopping for various reasons, and it is going to be the way of the future. So, […]

14 Things You Should Be Buying at Thrift Stores—and 9 Things to Skip

Thrift shopping is a hit or a miss sometimes, so we've asked some savvy thrifters for their expertise on what things we should always pick up and what things we should leave behind.

10 Tips for Shopping at Thrift Stores to Help You Save Money, Look Cool and Go Green

Do you ever shop at thrift stores? Shopping at thrift shops and other second hand clothing stores is an awesome way to save money, find unique clothes and decor items and to help the environment. Yes, you might not have considered the “green-side” of buying second hand, but it prevents those items from ending up …

How one mother saves money despite rising prices at thrift stores

For many people, thrifting can be a way to save money. Recently, some shoppers said they've noticed prices rising at thrift stores.

4 Items You Should Consider Buying at Thrift Stores

I was introduced to the art of thrifting a few years back when I was going through a rough patch and desperately needed attire for an interview. I had frowned at the thought of shopping at Goodwill, Salvation ...

What Is a Consignment Shop?

Learn the history of the consignment store and what distinguishes this resale shop from a thrift store.

Never Donate These Things to Thrift Stores

Thrift stores aren't a place to offload all of your old junk.

10 Reasons Why Thrift Stores Are Awesome

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.

Ten Long Island Thrift Stores to Find Great Buys