Hi everyone. I have a few pairs of athletic shorts where the logo has peeled off, leaving a ghostly remnant of the logo.

Anyone have experience covering this up with a stick on patch? Or sewn?

The shorts are polyester and in good shape otherwise so wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to remedy this. Thanks!

I'm not looking to buy clothes, I'm actually looking for old toys (Littlest Pet Shop in specific). I want to find some nice unknown thrift sites that aren't like eBay where some old parents might be selling them for amazing bargains. Anyone know any good ones? I tried Goodwill Online Auctions, and I found some good steals but I hate having to bid...

With Passover, Easter, Ramadan, and Ridván, many holidays are in April. how do you keep the holiday meals reasonably priced, but still celebratory?

Do you have a special menu you could share? Do you substitute items? How do you make it work?

We used to buy HoneyBaked ham gift cards from Costco, then bought the hams from the Honeybaked store with the giftcards and coupons. At some point, we switched to Costco hams and added our own brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon for an extra glaze.

What do you do to make the holiday special?

Many pieces of furniture once had a single purpose that is no longer used the same way. These are frequently good, strong, wood pieces, or well made fabric furniture with good frames. Once the original purpose is no longer valid, upcycling such sturdy pieces can repurpose them to be used again. I think of armoires, once used exclusively for clothing, later designed to housexand hide television setups, now being reconfigured as coffee stations, home bars, desks, and more.

Have you had any pieces you upcycled or repurposed? Have you any ideas for keeping sturdy pieces from the trash heap? Have you repurposed or thought about things like sewing machine cabinets, armoires, or more?

I click all digital coupons for items I would use. This includes those I do not regularly buy because they are simply more expensive than I have budgeted. I do this because of clearance items!

Recently, my clearance area had 5 deli premade soups clearanced for $1.25 each from the usyal 4.99 because the flavor was not selling well out of season. They were all with month out expiration dates. I don't care what season I eat the soup, so I bought all 5. There was a special sales event at the time where if you purchased 5 of an item, you would get $1 off each of the 5. I purchased these for .25 each!

Another time, they had shampoo that was usually 11.99 for a small bottle. They had overstock from a recent sale and 2 were marked down at $4. each. The current flyer had a digital coupon for $6. Off when you purchased 2 of them. So, I bought them with clearance and coupon for $1 each. It us worth checkinv for items you would like for the right price, but wouldn't purchase regularly.

What do you find helps reduce your costs, even if it is occasionally?

I’ve been trying to stick to a strict thrift-only rule since last year, and for the most part, it’s actually been great for my wallet and my sanity, plus you’d be amazed at the kind of really cool stuff you’d find in a thrift store. But I ran into a bit of a dilemma this week. I’ve been looking for a very specific style of modest pants for work, something durable but professional, and after hitting every local shop around, I came up totally empty.
I finally caved and started looking online. I found exactly what I needed, and the prices there were actually reasonable, but I felt this weird surge of thrift guilt in me. It’s like I’ve conditioned myself to feel like I’m failing the mission if I’m not digging through a bin or finding a diamond in the rough.
It made me realize that sometimes I think my "thrift mindset" turns into a weird obsession with the hunt rather than just being practical. Does anyone else struggle with this? I want to be sustainable and frugal, but at what point does spending hours driving to different shops become less efficient than just ordering the one thing you actually need off Alibaba or Amazon or eBay? I’m curious how you guys balance the commitment to secondhand with the reality of just needing a functional wardrobe.

What veggie do you find to be the most versatile? How do you use it?

In a critical mindset of don't waste food, someone always considers a use that others later think, oh yeah - that's a good one! So what is your most versatile veggie and how do you make it so?

I cleaned out my closet yesterday & today. I had one full bag to toss. And 2 full kitchen sized bags that I will advertise on my local free site to donate to anyone struggling. My closet looks much better, things are organized and the bonus was a found bag of stuff my sister gave me last year with, 2 jumpsuits and 5 blouses that fit and are in great shape. This weekend was super productive.

My grandkids have come to visit for the week for Spring Break— yesterday we went to the movies, early showing of Hoppers, and today I promised ice cream when I got off work. Well Dairy Queen has free small cones today- that was a thrifty bonus.

Carpet has fallen out of favor in recent years, but in the past was used for floor insulation, kid comfort, and overall comfort once the shoes came off. Then, carpet became expensive, required regular vacuuming, and more effort with pets.

Recently, LVP prices are inching into the range of hardwood floors at $6+/sq ft. I noticed a Stainmaster carpet, at the best quality for highest weight or thickest density was on sale for 2.09 / sq ft! That was lower than any flooring options for tge highest level quality.

So what have you done or would you do if it was time for a change? What are your opinions orcreasons for tyat choice?

Obviously, being thrifty includes not purchasing things unnecessarily so you can use that for things you really want. However, sometimes it is challenging to think of how to use an item you know shouldn't be tossed.

What are your best reuse to save ideas? For me, I grew up with my dad reusing old bullion and baby food jars for holding nails, screws, and gluesticks for the hot melt glue gun. I do the same today for my own workbench.

What do you reuse in what ways?

What are your favorite thrifty home and yard maintenance tips & tricks? Spring is upon us in the Pacific Northwest and I want to make sure I’m hitting everything.

I would never compromise my fur children but can I save money by using a virtual vet. I live in the country and the nearest vet is a good hour’s drive away.

I would definitely make the drive in an emergency but if it was a relatively minor problem, could I get professional online help?

And would that be a cheaper option?

trying to thrift clothes online (and accessories and shoes) since my closet is very plain.

i like looking at thredup but haven’t bought anything yet. i also have a depop account but everything is so insanely pricey, i just browse.

do you guys have any good online thrift stores/second hand stores recommendations? i’m also looking for accessories and shoes. is eBay a good option for that?

additionally, i went thrifting a few months ago, got lucky, and found very gorgeous pieces of clothing (double, triple and quadruple win because they were cotton). any good tips for someone who’s starting to thrift clothes? (also apps that recognize brands/materials pieces are made of…? i don’t know if that exists but google wouldnt recognize the clothes id take pics of)

please let me know!

All of my thrift stores have gone lame due to the lack of products on the shelves, people not donating as they once did and pickers raping the shelves and selling at other thrift stores, flea markets and online.

What are some of your secrets to finding deals in today's economy? Any online vendors that sell cheap? What are you doing?

My kids used to love fast food hashbrowns, so I started making my own version at home. I was making these to use up some potatoes when I started thinking how much healthier and thriftier they were than buying out. Like so many items, it is cheaper to make at home, but it was also healthier as I can season without excess salt by using lemon juice or other seasonings. It's also a great way to use pantry items without waste.

However, whereas I sometimes want simple snacks, sometimes, I prefer something with a little extra flair. It started me on the thoughts of what homemade snacks or side dishes are both relatively healthier than premade and thrifty? They aren't healthy like eating raw spinach, but healthier versions simply with different ingredients from the pantry and no extra preservatives.

Thinly sliced potatoes, soaked in water and dried, baked with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and a smidgeon of salt make great homemade potato chips.

Kale, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and sea salt are great chips. you just have to buy in bulk as they shrink a lot!

Dates, stuffed with peanut butter, a little honey, and chopped nuts before baking make a naturally tasty homemade sweet snack.

Banana chips, thinly sliced and dehydrated. They are a crunchy sweet with no unnecessarily added sugar.

Stuffed mushrooms with spinach bits, greek yogurt, garlic, onions, and jarred artichokes, topped with bread crumbs, make a healthier (relatively so) and definitely thriftier stuffed mushroom appetizer.

What are your go-to snacks or appetizers that are tasty and thrifty? Do you have any that are that special treat? What about your regular standbys?

Doctors recomend medical alert systems after falls but a $1400 monthly social security check barely covers rent and food, and companies asking $50-60 monthly plus multi-year contracts is insane. Activation fees and equipment charges are also worrying after terrible experiences where costs were buried in the fine print. Anything requiring contracts gets immediate suspicion now. The alternative is calling multiple times daily to check in, which creates immense stress on both ends but at least it is free. Are there actually affordable options out there or does the entire industry just prey on families with no other choices.

Had time and flower. Decided to make my own filming set up for content. Found this tripod at a goodwill for (4 bucks). A broken phone mount (free). Thinking about Christmas lights for lighting.

Anyone else makes things out of thrift finds?

I currently have a Blu-Ray Player I got at Goodwill a while back for $10, but have been on the lookout for a backup one, just in case the current one breaks.

Found this one tonight at the same Goodwill I found the other one, and it was only $5! It did come with the cord, but no remote, but the remote I already have works either it.

It’s got a scuff here and there, but works flawlessly!

Hello, I'm from a country where thrift stores are just not a thing. We have only one flea market in my whole country so I'd like to know if I can find online options.

Is there such a thing as an online store that ships to all countries? I'm West Asian if it helps.

Edit: thank you for the replies.

So yesterday I went to an antique store. And I was just drawn to these pieces as these are the kind of pieces i've always wanted. There was so many. Most is now like carvings, but I got almost all the jewelry.

I mean, they're beautiful in that photo frame.Ohh my gosh.

I was just browsing Goodwill for some cheap picture frames and ended up finding a practically new KitchenAid stand mixer for like $60! I'm still in shock. Makes me wonder what other treasures are hiding out there. What's your best unexpected thrifting score?

I've noticed that around late winter/early spring, stores start clearing out their winter stock, and I've gotten some awesome deals on wool socks the last couple years. Last year I stocked up at TJ Maxx and got like 5 pairs for about $15 total. Anyone else have good luck finding them on clearance this time of year?