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5 Last-Minute Affordable Valentine’s Day Ideas 

Valentine's Day is coming up and if you're like many people, you might be a little short on cash. But don't worry – ThriftSmart has 5 last-minute Valentine's Day ideas that are easy on your wallet. These activities are easy to do and don't require spending...

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Millennial and Gen Z Shoppers Are Choosing Thrift Over New

​​Sustainability, eco-friendliness, and eclectic styles drive the trend. Just as sustainable and eco-friendly practices are on the rise among millennial and Gen Z shoppers, so is the interest in buying secondhand clothes.  Younger shoppers also frequent thrift stores because they can find cool and unique styles that...

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10 Christmas Traditions – Old & New – to Start This Year

Bring your family closer this year with our list of activities. Then enjoy them together year after year. We’re coming into the holiday season once again. If you’re in search of ideas to create fond memories of Christmas for your family this year, your friends at...

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5 Tips for Throwing a Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

5 helpful things to remember when you’re planning one of the most fun holiday traditions Christmas is filled with so many great traditions: decorating your tree, hanging your stockings, eating Christmas dinner with your family, and, most importantly, having wacky parties. Whether it’s white elephant parties,...

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10 Ways to Give Back in Nashville—Help Make a Difference Now

ThriftSmart gives you many ways to feel good about your shopping experience with us—by giving back! We can all impact our community and world for the better. The beauty of philanthropy is that it does not have to be extravagant. And from finding those fantastic diamonds in...

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10 DIY Holiday Gifts for Kids to Create

The holidays are the perfect time to create memories with your kids. Crafting homemade gifts together brings your family closer. When you create something to give family or friends, they can cherish it through the years. Kids get a sense of pride when they see a friend...

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10 Conversation-starting Holiday Centerpiece Ideas

Need holiday centerpiece ideas? Here’s 5 for Thanksgiving and 5 for Christmas so you can host great dinners during the entire holiday season The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with your family and friends and bond over some delicious, hearty meals. Whether you put...

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10 Popular Gifts For The Person Who Has Everything

Once again, the holidays are almost upon us. It’s time to think about what to give to all the special people in our lives, including the ones who seem to have everything. You know the ones - who, despite our pleas not to buy anything...