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To the amateur shopper, buying clothing and other personal items is a mundane but necessary activity. However, those of us who have discovered the wonderful wide world of "thrifting", we see shopping as a magically gratifying experience. Thrifting is the act of shopping for clothes, furniture, housewares or various other items at second hand stores commonly referred to as thrift shops. The excitement of investigating the isles of a local buy, sell, and/or trade store is not only finding great bargains, but also uncovering unique items you're not likely to find in any mall. One of my thrifting adventures led me to a set of glass Garfield mugs I had as a child. It was not only a superb find, but I was also able to procure my favorite beverage holders at a good price.
The added bonus is that thrifters like me are getting good cheap stuff and being environmentalists all at once. Buying, selling and trading used items keeps great usable stuff out of landfills. I shudder to think of my mugs in a heap of trash! So next time you grow out of or grow tired of a perfectly good sweater think of trading it in instead of trashing it. You won?t regret saving the money or the landfill space.
