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How to hit the tag sales like a mofo pro

May 20, 2013

May and June are the months for tag sales. If you’ve yet to try my favorite summer sport known as “garage sale-ing” then you’ve come to the right place. I’m a self-professed pro thanks to a Mother that has dragged me to them since I was in diapers. Here are some ways to hit the tag sale circuit to scour other peoples trash in search of some treasures.

An unbelievably cute outfit found at an unbelievable place

May 14, 2013

Wait until you see this outfit that Tania, who works at El Rayo, pulled together from Goodwill. This entire look probably cost $10 or less and girl looks like a million bucks.

A quick trip to Catholic Charities Thrift

May 08, 2013

Many of you in the twitterverse keep telling me to check out the Catholic Charities Thrift Store (244 St. John Street) so on a recent Saturday, when I found myself at Maine Hardware looking for polyurethane, I decided to stop in.

Where to sell your clothes in Portland

April 17, 2013

Sometimes when you do a closet clean-out, it’s painful to see a huge pile ready for the Goodwill bin. I get it. Especially when you remember spending a sizable amount of money on an item that was barely worn. If you’re looking to turn some of your clothing trash into some treasures, here are the shops in town that you can sell your clothes for cash or credit.

In search of savings at Savers

March 13, 2013

Over the weekend I did something I don’t usually like to do: I left the state of Maine. Many of you have told me that Savers is one of your go-to shopping destinations for great vintage and good deals, so I thought I’d do some investigative journalism/shopping. I headed over the border and this is what I discovered.

The best thrifting tips you’ll ever read from the ladies of Lucille’s

February 06, 2013

When I asked Caiti and Jess, the ladies behind Lucille’s, one of my favorite vintage shops in Portland, to offer us all some practical thrifting tips, I didn’t realize they’d be sharing their secrets. Their tips were so good that I debated sharing them – it felt like cheating! But that’s how much I love you guys. I’m sharing the wealth.

Freeport Thrift Shop

November 05, 2012

I’m feeling generous today. So generous in fact, that I’m willing to divulge one of my secret thrifting spots in Southern Maine. It’s a tiny, two-floor thrift shop that, on a good day, has been home to some of the best vintage and consigned pieces I’ve ever found. Here’s what I got on a recent trip.

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