Thrifting: Good for the Environment and Your Stomach

 

 Vintage Seafood Cookbook

I was disheartened recently when I read a post from a fellow thrifter who had encountered someone who snubbed her for her thriftiness. As someone who has only ever encountered people who were completely in awe of the cute little collections, or amazing finds I came across and then was able to resell, I really took this persons snub to heart. Thirfing is a state of mind, and perhaps the majority of us who do it grew up in a different time when things were not so easy to come by, and you had to make do. My parents were by no means rich and my mother especially taught me the value of how I could have everything I ever wanted if I was willing to fix something up. There are so many things in my life I wouldn't have right now if I didn't take the time to dig through some bin or bookshelf. This lovely book is a perfect example. I'll admit I've had it far to long and have just recently listed it on my store, but wow isn't it just beautiful? Being thrifty is an conscious choice. As a proud thrifter, I know that I am helping keep a perfectly good item out of the landfill. I'm helping to provide the item with new life. All I can think to say to those people who are going to snub us for our creativity and good eye is "too bad for you! More for me!" :)