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Out with the old, and in with the...
10 Thrifty DIY Ornament Ideas
It’s that time of year again, and apart from baking our family’s favorite holiday treat or stringing Christmas lights from every corner, many of us look most forward to decorating our tree with the trappings of Christmas spirit. Part of the delight of gathering around during...
Nashville Couples Costume Ideas
Valentine’s Day markets itself as the romantic holiday, but the real holiday for love is Halloween. Whether it is romantic, familial, BFFs, or just a deep respect for candy, there are a lot of reasons to go with couples costumes this Halloween. And what’s not...
Why National Thrift Shop Day Is The 6th Best National Holiday
Let’s take a moment to rank the top 6 best national holidays: Christmas Easter Halloween Thanksgiving New Year’s Day National Thrift Shop Day Disagree? Think that maybe New Year’s Day should go a little lower? The top four are pretty much guaranteed....
ThriftSmart Lip Sync Challenge: Win $100 Gift Card!
The internet is full of weird, wonderful things (ok, mostly just weird), but one of the more wonderful things to come from the world wide web recently is the popularity of lip sync challenges and battles. And this is an especially good thing for Nashville...
ThriftSmart’s Anniversary: 13 Years of Impact
Dick Gygi is one of the founders of ThriftSmart and strong proponent of social entrepreneurship. As ThriftSmart celebrates its 13th anniversary, find out how it all began and how Nashville’s growth and community mean that ThriftSmarts vision and mission are just as vital today as...
Give Smart With GiveSmart!
Underneath his dapper, businessman exterior, Ron carries with him a life-changing story. Just a few short years ago, he was a veteran-turned-homeless single father, battling cancer and struggling to support his son. But his suffering was completely transformed through his local church and ThriftSmart’s donation...
Meet Beverly: Nashville’s Storybook Hero
Librarians never really retire… they just get better! Beverly is one of ThriftSmart’s indispensable volunteers, and she also happens to be a retired librarian. So when you find yourself with decades of knowledge and experience and a few hours of free time, what do you...
Nashville’s Budget Bachelorette Guide
Nashville is the bachelorette capital of the South. And unlike Las Vegas or New York, Nashville isn’t just for high rollers. Bachelorette parties don’t have to be all fancy hotels and expensive spa days. Or maybe you want to do some of that, but still...
How To Save On Your Easter Basket
Easter baskets are a great family tradition. But they tend to get a little more expensive year after year. No longer are Easter baskets just wicker baskets with some plastic “grass”, a decorated hard boiled egg, and an Easter bonnet. Nowadays Easter can feel like...