We all know that the cost of living adds up. But what if there was a way to strategically purchase what you and your family need while saving money in the process? Thrifting may not seem like the first solution, but these strategic suggestions can help you save money. 

Saving on Children’s Clothing While Your Kids Grow 

Active children put a lot of wear and tear on their clothes. It may feel like the new clothes you just bought are falling apart or are already too small. Thrifted children's clothes are a much more affordable solution than new items. 

At Deseret Industries, there is a significant variety in what is available. You can find high-quality brands for your children without the guilt of overspending.  

Pro Tip: When browsing thrifted clothes, look for: 

• High-quality fabrics that feel durable.  

• Seams and hems that are holding up.  

• Labels of the brands you recognize and like. 

And don’t forget to look for yourself. You may be surprised by some nice jackets or designer jeans on the adult clothing racks.

Find the Home Goods You Need at a Price You Like 

Do any of these situations sound familiar? 

• Being one fork or spoon short when sitting down for dinner as a family.

• Searching for the right size of food storage container with little luck.

• Thinking about those pictures you still need frames for so you can hang them up.

By thrifting at Deseret Industries, you can find quality, low-cost home goods that you have been looking for to make your life just a little bit easier. DI offers so many different varieties of home goods that benefit your wallet while also meeting your needs.

Pro Tip: Make a list of all the home goods you need, and take it with you the next time you thrift at DI. It may take a few times to cross everything off your list, but the cost will be substantially less than buying each item new.   

Here are just a few good home goods finds that you can watch for:   

• Cast iron cookware.

• Vintage quality glassware. 

• Solid wood furniture.

• Picture frames and mirrors.  

• Lamps and light fixtures.

• Three-ring binders 

• Notebooks 

• Journals 

• Sticky notes 

• Pens 

• Coloring materials 

• Calculators 

You can also find items that can keep you and your kids organized, such as: 

• Planners 

• Organizers 

• Folders

Pro Tip: As you thrift at Deseret Industries throughout the year, keep an eye out for school supplies, including items that might not be so obvious—such as magazines and poster boards for projects. By preparing ahead of time, you can often avoid a last-minute trip to the store that will be far more expensive than buying thrifted items.   

Some Final Pro Tips 

Thrifting is not only a great way to save money on necessities—it can also save you time and effort. As you prepare to strategically thrift, remember these final tips: 

• Keep shopping lists in your wallet, on your phone, or in the car so you can reference them whenever you’re out thrifting. 

• Visit your local Deseret Industries often. With new items reaching the retail floor every day, you never know what you might find. 

• Check the resale value of the items you buy to validate just how much you are saving. 

• Don’t forget that DI also has unique options to make shopping easier, like the yard section or the dressing rooms. 

So what are you waiting for? Start your strategic thrifting today by visiting your local Deseret Industries to shop for quality, low-cost goods.