Episodes
Did we thrift it or ditch it? We share thrift finds and try to guess if the other person thrifted it or left it behind. This episode is sponsored by ReLyst.com, a software solution designed to help e-commerce sellers create listings that are both efficient and accurate for multiple online marketplaces. Get 30 days free plus 50% off a scanner and printer combo. Use the code DINA when you sign up on the Get Started page. Thanks, it’s Thrifted is a podcast about secondhand shopping hosted...
Published 04/20/22
This month, in honor of Earth Day, we’re challenging you to DIY or upcycle something using thrifted finds.  This episode is sponsored by Goodwill Akron. Goodwill Akron's mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment. Learn more and find a store near you at goodwillakron.org. Thanks, it’s Thrifted is a podcast about secondhand shopping hosted by two treasure-hunting friends, Dina & Shannon. Subscribe today. Follow on Instagram...
Published 04/06/22
Just like thrifting, scoring at estate sales requires a little practice, patience, and strategy. We reached out to listeners and followers on Instagram for your best tips and tricks for shopping estate sales and share them in this episode. Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast Links from this episode: 8 tips for shopping an estate sale from Serendipitous Lizzie: https://serendipitouslizzie.home.blog/2020/02/22/8-tips-for-shopping-at-estate-sales/ Learn how to launch your own...
Published 03/30/22
If you’re from the Cleveland area, there’s a pretty good chance you have crossed paths with Charity D’Amato. Maybe it was through her lifestyle page iheartcleveland.com, her beautifully curated Instagram account @charity216, or through her creative projects featured around town with clients like the Cleveland Museum of Art,  the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square. If you have not had the pleasure of meeting Charity around the city, you’ve come to the right place. We have a wonderful...
Published 03/16/22
This month's thrift theme is to style a look for less! Dina shares her simple tips for recreating celeb and runway-inspired looks using thrifted pieces. This episode is sponsored by Goodwill Akron. Learn more at goodwillakron.org Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast Thanks, it’s Thrifted is a podcast about secondhand shopping hosted by two treasure-hunting friends, Dina & Shannon. Subscribe today. Follow on Instagram @dinasdays and @thanksitsthrifted.pod. For more...
Published 03/02/22
We're stepping outside of the thrift zone once a month with a new mini series called: Wait, can we talk about… where we bring a topic that we’re struggling with outside of thrifting and discuss it together on air. In this episode, Shannon shares why she's been buying clothes and not wearing them, the idea of "settling" when it comes to personal style, how to create wardrobes that we love and want to wear, and steps we can take to cope with the days when our self-confidence feels depleted....
Published 02/23/22
Fast fashion and the world's fashion addiction is causing an environmental catastrophe. We have a conversation with Liz Ricketts, co-founder of the OR Foundation, a U.S. and Ghana based non-profit working at the intersection of environmental justice, education, and fashion development. Kantamanto Market is the largest Secondhand Clothing Market in West Africa, located in Accra, Ghana where 15,000,000 items pass through the market each week and 40% leaves as waste. It's also where the...
Published 02/16/22
February's 12 Months of Thrifting prompt is to share your thrifted Valentine's Day decor, gifts, and outfits. This episode is sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Akron. Learn more at goodwillakron.org. Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast Thanks, it’s Thrifted is a podcast about secondhand shopping hosted by two treasure-hunting friends, Dina & Shannon. Subscribe today. Follow on Instagram @dinasdays and @thanksitsthrifted.pod.
Published 02/09/22
We all know Thanks, it’s thrifted is a reflection of our friendship and the bond we created because of our thrifting passion. The conversations, the banter, the laughter genuinely mirror our real life discussions. But we’ve come to realize our BFF chats are filled with so much more we want to share. We turn to each other constantly for advice on family, fashion, fears, and even food, and no matter what we know we have the support we need.  We’re going to step outside of the thrift zone...
Published 01/27/22
We're sharing our tips and tricks on how to shop the Goodwill Outlet (also known as the Bins) like a pro. This episode is brought to you by Goodwill Industries of Akron. Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast.
Published 01/27/22
We chat with one of the most colorful women on the Internet: Rajni, owner of Jungli Vintage (shopjungli.com), a D.C.-based vintage and secondhand shop. Rajni shares her secret to sourcing and thrifting online, talks about how her brand pays homage to her South Asian roots, what she wished she knew before opening her vintage shop. Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by smashtess.com. Use the code THANKS for 15% off your order. Code expires February...
Published 01/20/22
Diversifying your thrift route is one of the key elements to being a successful thrifter and for making secondhand become second nature. I attribute my thrifting success to the habit of regularly adding new-to-me stores into my rotation. These are some lessons I've learned along the way. This episode is sponsored by Smash + Tess. Use the code THANKS for 15% off your first order at smashtess.com. Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast
Published 01/13/22
We’re kicking off this year’s 12 Months of Thrifting challenge with the prompt to thrift something useful. This episode is sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Akron. Learn more at goodwillakron.org. Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast
Published 01/10/22
Welcome back to the How I Thrift It interview series, where we chat with the internet's best thrifters, vintage shoppers, and style enthusiasts. Today we're joined by Rae Cook, of the design blog Chic Little Me and the beautiful IG account @rajaune. We chatted with Rae about thrifting and how she achieves her creative, cost-conscious, color-confident style. This series is supported by Goodwill of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio. Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast Find us...
Published 12/21/21
We’re wrapping up this year’s 12 Months of Thrifting challenge with a thrift store favorite: picture frames. This episode is sponsored by goodwillakron.org Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast.
Published 12/02/21
We talk a lot about normalizing secondhand shopping for our lives and wardrobes, but we can't ignore the fact that Goodwill is a fantastic source for all things quirky. From cats to clowns, this month we’re challenging you to thrift something amazingly quirky. Whether you need some ideas for yourself or for a White Elephant party this holiday season, we got you covered. This episode is sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Akron (goodwillakron.org).
Published 11/17/21
Eidah is a Los Angeles based reseller and small business owner. She operates Cali Thrift Queen, a woman-of-color owned secondhand online shop with storefronts on Poshmark, Mercari, and eBay. Eidah has had a passion for thrifting for many years She started reselling part-time during law school to declutter and offset school-related expenses. We chat about Eidah’s reselling tips, her passion for social justice issues, and how she uses her reselling journey to challenge the fast fashion industry...
Published 11/10/21
Whether you’re hoping to relive old memories or just want to add a little charm to your kitchen, we're sharing a few vintage kitchen items you can add to your thrift wish list.
Published 11/02/21
Hi friends and listeners! Dina here with a very exciting message: we’re changing the name of the podcast from Allow Us to Rethriftroduce Ourselves to Thanks, it’s Thrifted. We’re coming up on our third anniversary hosting this podcast, and when we launched in 2019 the title made perfect sense for us at that time. I had been blogging about thrifting and sustainability for 10 years so it felt like it was time to take the conversation to a new platform and “rethriftroduce” ourselves, if...
Published 10/26/21
Support for the the How I Thrift It interview series is brought to you by Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio. You can listen to this post of Allow us to Rethriftroduce Ourselves on a podcast app, with the audio player, or read highlights below. Our guest this week is Sheena Dersidan. Owner of the luxury travel agency, I Am She Global and digital content creator at @iamsheglobal. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sheena comes from a family of...
Published 10/21/21
Thrifting and collecting: a match made in heaven. From vinyl to vases, thrift stores and flea markets are the ideal place to go to start a collection, and most thrifters know the urge to collect things when you’re an avid treasure hunter is REAL. You can listen to this episode of Allow us to Rethriftroduce Ourselves on a podcast app, with the audio player, or scroll down and read highlights below. We talk a lot about mindful thrifting here on the podcast, because we both know...
Published 10/06/21
We're kicking off a new interview mini series in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio called How I Thrift It. In the first episode of the series, we chat with Paula from @thriftinwithp. Paula is a content creator, thrifter, and plus size thrift stylist. We chat about plus size thrifting, styling tips, and more. For episode show notes go to dinasdays.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East...
Published 09/22/21
We're sharing a list of things that are peaking in popularity at the moment that we believe will end up at secondhand stores in the next several years. Also in this episode: Shannon shares her experience selling on ThredUp. Go to dinasdays.com/podcast for episode show notes. Sign up for the Reduce, Reuse, Resell e-course here: https://mailchi.mp/99338b06b26c/tno3rzn7fa
Published 08/25/21
We’re back with a new season and we’re kicking it off with a 12 Months of Thrifting segment on furniture and DIY with home decor and thrift blogger Elizabeth from the IG @serendipitouslizzie. From browsing Facebook Marketplace like a pro to cleaning your finds, Elizabeth shares her tips for thrifting the best furniture. This episode is sponsored by Goodwill Akron. Save 25% your order on National Thrift Shop Day 8/17. Visit goodwillakron.org for a store near you. For episode show notes go to...
Published 08/11/21
We're six months into the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge! We share tips to help you thrift the best artwork plus chat about our favorite finds. This is our season finale and we will be back in a couple of months with new episodes. The 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge is sponsored by Goodwill Akron, find a store near you at goodwillakron.org. Get episode show notes at dinasdays.com/podcast.
Published 06/03/21