It’s officially fall, the season of crisp air, crunchy leaves and the start of the holidays! While this season is well-loved for all of these things, it’s also a time when you may find yourself spending unprecedented amounts of money. With all the gifts, decorations, clothes and party preparations, you quickly find your wallet crying out for help. That’s why we’ve put together this ultimate guide to fall thrifting! Here are a few cozy finds to look out for:
Fall Fashion
You probably already have some warm clothes in the closet, but wearing the same stuff over and over every year can get boring. At the same time, buying a whole new wardrobe every time the season changes is extremely expensive. The happy medium? Thrift shopping! You can find all kinds of warm second-hand garments at your local thrift store for unbeatable prices, like:
- Sweaters and jackets
- Scarves
- Beanies
- Gloves
- Fuzzy socks
Seasonal Decor
The thrift store is also home to plenty of fall decorations. From holiday knick-knacks and pumpkins to wreaths and decorative linens, the thrift store is the perfect place to pick up second-hand decor items that will make your home look stylish and feel cozy. Make sure to mix warm, natural colors with textures, like brass with wood and ceramic with wicker, for that rustic, autumnal vibe.
Books and Indoor Activities
The fall weather is usually the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, but there are always those super cold days where all you want to do is stay inside and cozy up by the fire. On these days, it’s nice to have indoor activities like board games and card games to get the family together and spend quality time. If you’re looking for a quieter, solo activity, curling up in a blanket with a good book is the way to go. Luckily, thrift stores have plenty of books and indoor activities to choose from!
Dinnerware for Holiday Hosting
If you’re hosting your family and friends for the holidays this year, the list of preparations is endless. From food and drinks to table settings and decor, it can get pretty pricey. Instead of buying all new dinnerware from a department store, check out what they have available at your local thrift store. Chances are they’ll have plenty of dishes, glasses, silverware and decor items for you to create the most beautiful table setting for your gathering. There are often plenty of options in different styles, too. You can go more elegant with fancy china and crystal glassware or more traditional with dishes that have holiday designs.
Gifts and Giftwrap
Beyond glassware and clothes, the thrift store is also a great place to find items that would make good gifts for others. For this, you can pick up a knick-knack or anything you’d grab for yourself and gift it to someone else. Or you can get creative and make someone a homemade gift. Thrift stores usually have plenty of crafting supplies and materials for fun DIYs. Plus, you can often find gift wrapping supplies too, like holiday bags, wrapping paper, ribbon and holiday cards, to personalize your gift and make it special!
Now that you know what to look out for on your fall thrift shopping trips, it’s time to check out one of Community Family Thrift’s South Florida locations to find unique fall treasures at low prices! You never know what you’ll find, so visit us today! Plus, when you shop at Community Family Thrift, you’re directly supporting the children of the local community. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.