It’s been a while since I last indulged in the joy of thrift shopping, relishing the adventure of mapping out a route to explore budget-friendly finds in our local thrift stores. What a delightful way to spend the day – browsing through second-hand treasures such as vintage clothing, home decor, furniture, appliances, toys and jewelry. But what really puts a smile on my face are funny hats and wigs. That’s right – I like to wig out, just ask my friends, they’ll tell you!
T-dawg Jackson and Bobby G embarked on our mission to pop some tags with $20 in our pockets – well, more like in our respective purses and wallets. It was going to be frickin’ awesome!
Seems like everyone else had the same idea as us on Saturday – to snag some mind-blowing deals. The place was packed, so we grabbed a cart. However, with that many super-savers in the store, we quickly realized it was too cumbersome and promptly returned it before pressing onward.
I have always liked to wear old ties when I perform with my band 5 Time Shag and have acquired many while thrifting throughout the years. First item in hand was a pink tie with a royal blue print. Pink is one of my favorite colors and there is nothing like a good tie, especially when it’s only $2. We meandered our way through the aisles picking up an electric wok and a microwave popcorn popper, which we needed anyway because I melted the last one thinking it was supposed to go on the stove top. It’s plastic… yes, I did that.
My real last name, and soon to be Tiffany’s this April 12th, begins with the letter “S,” so when we found a wooden “S” we snagged it and planned to hang it somewhere in our house.
Part of the hilarity and excitement of thrift shopping is browsing through random things, even when you know you’re not going to buy it. I found a hat that said, “Got Wood” with a tree on it and a giant fluffy stuffed animal head that I loved, but not enough to take home. I did buy an incredible, always apropos, Davy Crockett raccoon tail hat.
We set out to create a fun-filled day, laughing with one another and at ourselves, all without spending a ton of money, and it was definitely mission accomplished. Whether exploring the many local spots or venturing beyond the area, thrift shopping is always a blast. The diversity of stores and items adds to the excitement, and I find something interesting every time.
Crockett raccoon tail hat, and some elegant cocktail glasses – all for a mere $29. Sharing laughs and enjoying the day with my beautiful fiancée was priceless! Give thrifting a go, try on everything, unearth fantastic deals, and most importantly, have a blast. You can’t go wrong.
Bobby G… out!
LOCAL THRIFT STORES
Edgewater:
- Big Sisters Thrift – 201 S Ridgewood Ave
- Frog Ministry – 1708 S Ridgewood Ave
- Ms Boutique – 2111 S Ridgewood Ave
NSB:
- Canal Street Thrift – 1310 Canal St
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore – 722 S Dixie Fwy
- Canal Street Chic – 431 Canal St
- Coronado Boutique – 101 S Peninsula Ave
Port Orange:
- Church Thrift Store – 651 Taylor Road
- Epiphany Thrift Store – 5120 S Ridgewood Ave
- Goodwill – 1752 Dunlawton Ave
- Re Runz Thrift Store – 4863 S Ridgewood Ave
- Save the Animals Store – 4032 S Ridgewood Ave
- The Fashion Safari – 4649 S Clyde Morris
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore – 3813 S Nova Rd
South Daytona:
- Our Lady of Hope – 1080 Reed Canal Rd
- Leap of Faith Thrift Store – 2250 S Nova Rd
- In His Name Thrift and Boutique – 2550 Nova Rd
- Holy Cross Thrift Shop – 2273 S Ridgewood Ave
Daytona Beach:
- Daytona Vintage – 114 N Beach St
- Bargain Furniture – 168 Madison Ave
- Riverfront Mall – 140 N Beach St
- City Thrift – 808 N Nova Rd
Ormond Beach:
- A Second Blessing – 785 S Nova Rd
- Flipping Treasures Resale – 600 S Yonge St
- Encore Consignment – 607 S Yonge St
DeLand / W. Volusia:
- Angels Thrift Shop – 642 New York Ave W
- Our Father’s Closet – 1645 E New York Ave
- Goodwill – 1600 N Woodland Blvd
- Neighborhood Center – 550 Spg Gdn Ave S
- Pinkies Resale Shop – 720 S Woodland Blvd
- Ms Preppy Pants – 106 S Woodland Blvd
