There is a right way to go Goodwill hunting.

Goodwill hunting can be a joy and a rush that has you basking in your victories for days. It can also be a bitter, tedious and frustrating experience that makes you wonder why you even bothered leaving the house. In this blog I will share my tried-and-true tips for successful thrift shopping.

Tip of the Day:

Do not bring along Miss Crabapple Grumpypants.

In other words, you must absolutely not invite anyone who doesn't share your love of thrift store shopping. She will get bored and restless after ten minutes and make the rest of your shopping experience a living hell without ever saying a word. That's because you're a sensitive people-pleaser who wants everyone around her to be happy at all times, which is an issue for a different blog and probably a few sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy. Bottom line: Leave Miss Frowny McGrumpis home with her Battlestar Gallactica reruns and everyone will have had an enjoyable afternoon.