Friday finds | Back to school fashion with Goodwill of North Florida

Tips for Back-To-School Shopping At Goodwill of North Florida Parents can stretch their back-to-school shopping budget even further by shopping secondhand – and shopping during Florida’s tax free holidays, starting July 29 and running through August 11. Here are some thrift lessons: Keep An Open Mind. Try to go into a thrift or secondhand store without a specific purchase in mind. Go in with a broad idea of what you’re looking for – a pair of jeans, a backpack, a dress. Start with whatever jumps out to you the most, check for size and then put it in your cart – there’s only one of one at the thrift store. Assess your finds before you check out and decide what you want to buy. Note the Tag Color. Seasoned shoppers always make note of the weekly tag sale right when they walk through the door. Items with the weekly tag sale color save an additional 40% off the price. Hive Mind. Shop with a group of your most creative Mom or Dad friends – you can divide and conquer and shop for each other’s kids. For more information, follow Goodwill of North FL on Instagram and Facebook.