Thrifty Gifting: The Top Three Gifts I'm Thrifting This Year

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- I love when I have a friend/family member that feels comfortable enough to thrift me a gift. Like that person is next level for me 😂

So here are my Top 3 categories that I’m thrifting gifts in this year!

#1 thrift gift: TOYS

All my kids birthdays are in the fall, so by the time Christmas rolls around I’ve gone through their toys during nap time at least 15 times. I’m usually overwhelmed by all the stuff and when I shop for the kids in my extended family I’m always trying to think of the most practical and economical gift that they will enjoy and won’t make their mom crazy 🤪

My 4 year old is OBSESSED with all things ocean- mainly sea creatures and we have discovered the show Octonauts. Since this show is about 10 years old – the toys aren’t really in production anymore. My kid doesn’t even know you can get Octonauts toys. So my radar is up in the Goodwill toy aisle for these sea creature characters. It will be the best surprise for him and will be easy on my wallet!

Other toy ideas to thrift:

Play kitchens / cozy coupes / tool benches
dress up clothes (think Halloween clearance rack!)
Books for your favorite little reader!

#2 thrift gift: HOME DECOR

I’m starting to see a home decor/ fashion trend come through social media- BOWS.

This is nothing earth shattering and I promise you’ll live if you don’t get your hands on this year’s hottest velvet bow garland.

But check your local thrift store for rolls of ribbon in festive colors and get creative! (SNEAK PEAK of my December blog post to come 😉)

I’ve thrifted great vintage decor with bows on it in the past and you’re sure to find something one of a kind too!

#3 thrift gift: WARDROBE

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Leather bomber jackets
NWT dresses
Leather boots and flats
Denim jackets
Puffer vests
Vintage J.Crew and Ralph Lauren

This is just a slim list of things you can be on the hunt for and Goodwill is bursting with these items. With the money you save you can even have the item professionally cleaned – making it the ultimate thrifted gift for the recipient.

I hope this sparks some “GIFTspiration” for you ❤️

XOXO ~ Taylor