7 Ways to Reduce Waste This Holiday Season
The holiday season is such a fun time of year. It's the time when loved ones come together to share gifts, laughter, joy, and memories! It's also the time when consumerism is at an all-time high. Our consumption increases during this time of year, as well as our waste. Just imagine your trashcan...
5 Holiday Decorating Ideas to Make Your Small Apartment Feel Festive
Decorating for a small studio apartment can be tricky. You want to feel the holiday spirit but don't want the space to feel cluttered. Also, storage is limited in small studio apartments, so you don't want anything that you don't have room to put away during the off-season. The minimal approach to...
Meet the Retro Wholesaler Supplying Vintage Clothing to Shops Worldwide
We are back with another Thrifty Entrepreneur feature! This series covers amazing secondhand businesses of all facets. We dive into more about the business, resell tips, thrifting tips, and more! There’s something so interesting about an entrepreneur’s journey – especially when they are...
September PR Unboxing + Exclusive Discounts
Occasionally, I receive cool PR boxes! My favorite box was from President Barbie! I was literally in shock that I made the PR list for Issa Rae's company. My daughter received PR too which literally melted my heart! ♥ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvNN9IX60yA PR BOXES: CLEAN CULT: eco-friendly...
Exploring the Gentrification of Thrifting
According to its Oxford English Dictionary definition, gentrification is a “process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process. The process of making...
The Legacy of Black Women Claiming the “Soft Girl” Aesthetic
This year, I graduated from a Master’s program. Finishing graduate school was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I had spent the last three years reading, writing, grading, crying, self-doubting, and regretting the decision to enroll in the first place. But I had finished. I had earned my...