What’s the best tip for finding great treasures at thrift stores?  Frequent trips! A visit to a thrift store doesn’t have to be an day-long affair. I’ve gotten quite good at making a quick stroll through the stores I like best in under 10 minutes (typically while my husband listens to a game on the car radio or catches up with Facebook – but sometimes when I just have a few minutes to spare on my lunch hour).

You don’t have to commit to going every day, but for the best picks – try to get to your favorite stores at least once a week so you have the best pick of new arrivals. I’m a fan of Saturday evenings – having found that Saturdays tend to be a day when people do lots of house cleaning. Lots of people hit the Sunday color-of-the-week sale at the Goodwills in the Indy metro-areas, but if you are looking for something very specific, keep in mind that you might have the best selection on Saturday night.

On a related note – there’s no need to go broke. Remember – if you are only looking for treasures or things on your “shopping list” you don’t have to spend a fortune (or anything at all) every time you go to a thrift store.

My favorite finds this week?  More puzzles, some fun new scarves, and a murder mystery party!