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...
Make decorating for your Thanksgiving feast a fun family affair. These 10 Thanksgiving craft ideas will delight your young ones. Plus, they are easy to create! Kids love to get involved in your holiday preparations. You’ll be creating a family tradition that will continue for years...
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...
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...
ThriftSmart partners with African Leadership to make a real difference in the lives of millions of God’s children in Africa The thrifty lifestyle can be a real win-win experience. For those who contribute items to their local thrift store, they are decluttering their lives. For consumers,...
Throughout our 15+ years, ThriftSmart has joined forces with some incredible partners to do fantastic work in our local communities. ThriftSmart is passionate about seeing transformations happen in our community. It doesn't matter if you shop, donate, volunteer, or partner with us, you are a...
Beauty and budget are not often terms that go together. However, there are many ways to find affordable fashion and makeup without compromising your style. Budget beauty relies on setting yourself up for success and avoiding temptations to purchase more expensive items. It may sound...
Summer is almost over. Do you know what this means? It’s back-to-school time! This means it’s also time to spend an alarming amount of money on back-to-school clothes, backpacks, shoes, etc. Or is it? As the kids head back to school this August in Williamson County Schools, many parents...
Moving soon? It may seem like a daunting task—as anyone who has dealt with a move before sure knows. But the fact is, moving is a part of life. And with a little bit of foresight, planning, and prepping, you can make your home move...
When you think about thrifting, you may assume that in order to “do it right” you need to ditch all of your regular shopping habits to do so. The truth is, you can weave thrifting into your normal habits naturally and easily. And you can...
