3 things to thrift this summer

Thrift shopping in the summertime is so much fun because there are many good finds for the warmer months. You can even stock up on all your vacation and beach-going essentials. Here are three things to thrift for this summer season to get you started.

Beach towels

The first thing to nab at the thrift store is beach towels. Summertime is all about long hours swimming and laying out in the sun, and you’ll need some good (but inexpensive) towels to dry off after the pool or beach. If your kids are like mine, towels that go to the beach get trashed so buying them already gently used is the way to go. You can find all sorts of unique and interesting beach towels for the whole family at thrift stores. If you have children, bring them along so they can pick out towels that match their personalities.

Lawn chairs

Lawn chairs are the second thing to thrift this summer - they need to be functional, not fancy. As we mentioned above, you spend so much time outside during the season. Tanning, laying out, grilling, playing with the kids, and having a picnic are all activities that could benefit from a few good lawn chairs. You can easily find a variety of lawn chairs at thrift stores, along with other outdoor furniture to fit your style. No matter what your plans are for the summer, whether camping every weekend, going to the pool every day, or just sitting in your backyard and enjoying the weather, you can’t go wrong with a comfy lawn chair.

Pool toys

The third item you should get this summer while thrifting is pool toys. If you have kids, keeping them entertained all day long can be a struggle when they’re not in school. But with a few fun pool toys, you’ll be beating boredom in no time. Even if you don’t have kids, you can still enjoy an inner tube or relaxing pool floaties to bring to the beach. Thrift stores are the perfect place to look for affordable pool toys that you can use all season long. Thrifting is like treasure hunting, so you’ll have to be patient, but you’re sure to find the best items.

Now that you know the three items you should find at a thrift store this summer, begin your search today. Bring your family and friends with you to stock up on some summertime goodies!