thrifty finds – Thrifty Mango

October 12, 2021February 10, 2022

Thrifty Mango Book Club: The Authenticity Project

While visiting home during the summer, my mum, Ryan and I went on a wee day out thrifting in Troon. It was a lovely day out, finding hidden gems in charity shops before recharging in The Poppy Room cafe. While in an Oxfam book and music shop, a certain book caught my eye. Drawn in by its bright and cheerful cover and intriguing title, I decided to buy it without much hesitation- it looked exactly like my type of book- especially for £2.50. This was well before The Thrifty Mango Book Club even existed...

January 5, 2021July 15, 2021

My Eco New Year Resolutions

In my last post, I listed my new year resolutions but guess what?… There's more! Although 2021 has already started, I wanted to write a separate blog post for eco-friendly and sustainable goals I have for this year. Being a student means there are plenty of goals I can't reach with my limited resources and budget. So I've decided to keep these as realistic and accessible for me as possible- especially if I want to achieve them all in one year. I don't have the budget to invest in a micro-fibre filter or completely off-set my carbon footprint and I don't have to do that to help the environment. If you're looking for inspiration to become more eco-conscious this year then you've come to the right place. So without further ado, here are my eco-friendly goals for 2021...

November 10, 2020December 8, 2023

My Guide to a Thrifty Christmas

It's approaching that time of year when we all bring our Christmas trees down from the attic and decorate our homes with tinsel, cards and baubles. There are many reasons to start making thrifty Christmases an annual tradition. It's more eco-friendly as it saves items that are in great condition from going to landfill. It can save a lot of money and you are donating to a good cause by buying from charity shops. However, there's a stigma around buying gifts secondhand. Some people think that giving someone a secondhand gift is cheap and insincere. But I disagree. I don't think there's any shame in thrifting for gifts. Christmas can be a difficult time for those with severe budgets so shopping secondhand is a great way to find amazing gifts for a lot less money. Some parents scrape by for months before Christmas so that their children can receive presents from Santa. Gifts should always be appreciated- brand new or not. So, whether you're looking for eco-friendly gifts or you're on a budget, here's my guide to a thrifty Christmas...

September 26, 2020January 8, 2021

How to make your Home Cosy for Autumn

I love autumn. I love the crunch of the fallen orange leaves under the soles of my boots and the days of knitted jumpers and mugs of hot chocolate. Now is the perfect time to get your home cosy and warm for the upcoming sweater weather. "But how?" You might be asking. Well, you came to the right place. Feel free to make yourself a cup of tea and curl up on the couch while I walk you through my favourite ways to decorate and prepare your home for autumn...

September 15, 2020September 17, 2020

My Best Thrifty Finds

As some of you may already know, I love a good rummage in a secondhand shop. I love the unique nature of charity shops, every thrift shop is different each time you visit. I find it much more interesting than regular shopping as you can find retro and limited edition pieces. Now you may be wondering about some of the hidden treasures I've found while thrifting, so I've compiled some of my best secondhand finds for you...

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

Be Adventurous: Boho Chic

Bohemian fashion is one of the many styles I haven't explored or experienced before. I love scrolling through boho outfit inspiration on Pinterest but I have never attempted the style for myself. Knowing very little about it and it's history, I decided to research it and explore it for the first time...