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Yes, it can be intimidating to go into a thrift store and know exactly what to look for and where to look. Thrift stores are challenging in that, not everything is laid out to be found easily. But that's the fun of it! Here are a few ways to spruce up your home with some stellar finds from your local thrift shop!

1. Always, Always, Always go to the home goods area of the store

Let me tell you, there are some great finds over there. A lot of the times when you're out thrifting you can find some pretty questionable things, but most of the time you can find BRAND NEW THINGS! If you are moving into a new apartment, new house, or looking for a unique gift, this area is *perfect* for your shopping needs. From cute coffee mugs, decorations, old books, dinner plates, and seasonal throw pillows; neglecting the home goods section is on the list of "Things NOT to do at a thrift store"!

2. Don't be afraid to go searching.

When you're in the clothing area, it can be extremely overwhelming and time-consuming shuffling through each and every hanger, but trust me. It'll be worth it in the end. When you finally find that cool vintage Rolling Stones tee that would otherwise cost you $35+ at Forever21, you'll be so proud of yourself for saving money, recycling and being earth conscious. And to that end, do. not. forget. to browse the men's section! In fact, you should start there. You know how many Grandpa's and Dad's used to own some fire flannels and sweaters? A perfect opportunity for gift searching, or soul-searching. You decide!

3. Have an open mind!

Being able to let your creative juices flow is the NUMBER ONE RULE OF THRIFTING! That old, dusty shelf sitting in the corner has a lot of potential! From the painted vase sitting on the bottom shelf to the abandoned Christmas Tree; the possibilities for renovation are endless! You may have to invest your time and a few dollars into sprucing something up, but that's the beauty of shopping secondhand! You can make it original and unique! Finding a used biker jacket or denim jacket and adding your own personal patches and jewelry can make something drab into something completely fab.

Good Luck, bargain shoppers!

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1. Always, Always, Always go to the home goods area of the store

2. Don't be afraid to go searching.

3. Have an open mind!

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1. Build a snowman

2. Start a snowball fight

3. Build a fort

4. Binge-watch Netflix

4. Look out the window

5. Grab coffee with a friend

6. Complete school or office work

7. Sleep

8. Read a book

9. Bake cookies

10. Drink hot cocoa

11. Go ice skating

12. Take a Walk

"I don't want to do things. I want to not do things."

1. When you look at the syllabus and realize there are only three weeks of the semester left; even though the first day was LITERALLY yesterday.

2. You look at your grades and realize they probably aren't as high as they should be, which is a terrifying realization.

3. When you think to yourself at night, "tomorrow, I will wake up early and go to the library ALL day, and, hell, maybe after I'll go to the gym for a little bit, just to push myself that extra mile."

4. Tomorrow actually comes. The inevitable and overpowering sense of procrastination is too strong to overcome.

5. But you DO end up going to the library. Not all day though, but still, a while. But no, you do not go to the gym. Still, you made an effort, so you decide to treat yo' self.

6. When you realize you need to schedule a meeting with your adviser because you need to sign up for classes next semester. But you also realize that since you waited until the last minute, you're going to get stuck with all of the crappy classes.

7. When you low-key try to slip into conversation with your professors that you need extra credit because you're that desperate.

8. When it's already the third time you've seen your adviser in two days because you have no damn clue what you're doing and need all the help you can get.

9. When you apply for a job associated with your major even though you have no experience, but you just want to dive headfirst into the deep end of adulthood and get it over with.

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It would be so much easier to just pay someone to do it for you

1. Figuring out when to start

2. Searching through list after list to get everything you need

3. Shopping for deals

4. Getting bins to put everything in

5. Figuring what you can’t live without

6. Going through clothes to find what you need

7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

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