Every spring, the weather gets warmer, the birds build their nests, and dormitory parking lots across the country are filled with “gently worn” dorm furniture. These desks and couches huddle around dumpsters, coated in dorito dust and coffee rings. While these implements of educational assistance...
May means savings at ThriftSmart and we're excited about all of the offerings that we have this month! Of course we have our bi-monthly Half Off Sales on May 11th and May 29th celebrating Memorial Day. But if you plan according to the calendar it is...
Your wedding is one of the most wonderful days of your life. But what makes weddings so special is the fact that it is the beginning of something special, not the culmination. And tacking a $45,000 wedding on top of student loans, a mortgage,...
We have two great half off sales again this month and just in time for Easter! Friday, the 14th (Good Friday) we are having April's first big sale. Stay tuned for tips and a great guide on how to save on Easter! But we have great...
Upcycling and repurposing are still growing in popularity thanks to HGTV, and Nashville is definitely not immune to this trend. Many people are interested in the idea of repurposing a cheap thrift store find and creating a dream home but have no idea where to...
Spring has arrived in Nashville and it is time to start thinking about deep cleaning. Spring cleaning is more than just defrosting the freezer and scrubbing the bathtub. It is also a great time to go through the closets and donate the things you don’t...
Spring is coming and we are celebrating with savings! And while the weather can be a little unpredictable, our sales are right on schedule. Y en el caso que prefieres espanol, haz clic AQUI. March 6th, the entire store is 50% off. Why? Because we love you! And...
Why Throw An Oscar Party? So why have an Oscar party at all? The Oscars are like the Super Bowl for theater majors, but where nobody likes any of the teams. But it can be fun to watch people who are rich and famous looking their...
[caption id="attachment_2956" align="alignleft" width="224"] Photo: Kristin Sweeting / KristinSweeting.com[/caption] This blog is a special feature by our very own marketing coordinator. We hope you enjoy her ThriftSmart love story! While I have always enjoyed the quirky originality of thrift stores and loved a good thrift find, I...
Valentine’s Day is coming up…again. You need some good ideas to treat your Valentine right. The only problem is that you either don’t have any money, or you do have money but you don’t want to spend it. Let’s be honest. You can’t really put...
