10 Benefits of Thrift Store Shopping

There are so many negative connotations associated with shopping at thrift stores. Yes, someone did wear it before you. Yes, you don't know where it's been. But at the same time, YES, you have a washing machine!

Here are my 10 Benefits of Thrist Store Shopping

1. No one will have the exact same thing as you
2. You'll save money
3. Recycling clothes is great for the environment
4. You'll be doing a good deed (most thrift shops donate some of their profits to charity)
5. You'll feel accomplished once you find a treasure in all the junk
6. You can make a game out of it (like a scavenger hunt or the person with the best deal wins)
7. You'll buy more for less
8. You get the same thrill as you'd get at the mall without the hit to your wallet
9. You can take risks (you won't regret getting the hot pink blazer for $3.. you would for $30!)
10. You can sing this: 

Once you can get over that initial fear and embrace these benefits, your closet and your wallet will thank you!

The Best Thing To Do When Feeling Hopeless

It's so easy to get caught in a slump. Whether its sadness, or full on depression, we all feel it. In my opinion, speaking from first hand experience, the best thing to do is to write a bucket list.

But Julia, what it a bucket list?! I'm glad you asked!

A bucket list is a like a to do list of things you want to do, see, achieve, or experience before you "kick the bucket" (die). There are no wrong answers, and no limitations.

But Julia, why would this help me?! I'm glad you asked!

Making this list will show you how much you have to live for. It can even open your eyes to the possibilities your life has to offer. It will help you to redefine your goals and display what your real priorities are.

Here are some ideas:

Now go, start your own!