20+ Thrifted Gifts for 2020

It’s that insane time of year where we are all scrounging to get our gifts, wrap and mailed to our loved ones who we can’t join this year. If you’re anything like me, I’m on a bit of a budget this year and I also have a LOT of time on my hands. Which is one of the reason this 20+ Thrifted Gifts for 2020 post emerged.

The other reason is because my friend Natalie, from Natalie in the Northwest, put together 20+ Practical Gifts for 2020. I thought “what a great idea… but with the thrift store gifts”. Haha!

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Why shop Thrifted Gifts for 2020 this holiday season.

In fairness, believe it or not, if you know what you’re looking for. This is a quick trip in and out of the thrift store. Each item is very very easy to clean (especially kitchen ware). Additionally a huge portion of inventory at thrift stores are brand-new/never-been-used items. You’d be shocked how many new gifts I’ve bought at the thrift store.

It’s the best time of year to skip the fast fashion, meaningless buying and hyper focus on originality and customization. I promise you, you’re loved ones will be as much in love as you.

Thrifted Gifts for 2020 // Plants // On the Trip Side

List of 20+ Thrifted Gifts for 2020

Kitchenware:

Tea Cup Candles
Coffee Mugs and DIY hot cocoa mix
Coffee Mugs to personalize with vinyl or add chalkboard paint to!
Glass Clamp Jars to fill with homemade granola!
Wine Glasses to add a custom personalize name to!
Various non-matching Plates to put Christmas cookies on. Just add saran wrap.
Fun Shot Glasses that spark a memory (Hawaii 2016, baby!) & a mini bar hard liquor.

Houseware:

Planters for new plant babies
Christmas ornaments.
Baskets for a Christmas Basket: fill with local wine, specialty local chocolates and other local treats!
Snowglobes.
TV Folding Dinner Tray to customize. A fabulous gift since we’re all WFH right now. Christina Freye has the cutest tutorial!
Picture Frames to add family or friendship photos to.
Toy Trucks/Tea Cups/Espresso Cup/Drinking Glasses are all perfectly unique containers for succulent gifts. Check out The Spruce Crafts for more.
Coat Hanger/Metal Hangers for your new favorite accessory: the face mask.

Clothing:

Chunky Sweaters for DIY Sweater Mittens.
High quality well taken care of Sweaters.
Christmas Sweaters…
Leather/Pleater Skirt to cut and glue into a one-of-a-kind leather wrapped journal. (Leather glue here)
Long Sleeve Shirts/Sweaters to turn into wine sleeve bags. (no-sew or glued)

Unique, Vintage & Custom:

Well maintained Books! (Italian Cook Books, Travel Books, Romance Books (for mom), Best Sellers, etc)
Vases or Pitchers for a beautiful & unique personal floral arrangement. I love getting flowers from Pike’s Place Market and Trader Joe’s!
Old Vinyl Records for your best hipster friends & family.
Bass Mason Jars are all over the thrift store. Buy in the Spring to pickle pickles, can jams, etc. All you need are new rings and lids. Add a ribbon and it’s perfect for Christmas.
Weights. Oye, these are in high demand this year! If you find them, buy them for your gym rat sister or athletic brother-in-law.
Old Point & Shoot Film Cameras. I literally do not care what you say. Film is coming back and these are so inexpensive at the thrift store. Just add film.
New Items. Honestly, you can find brand new clothes, gloves, scarves, handbags, etc. A lot of stores get over stock and just donate them to Goodwill. Half of them have the tags still on them

What other ideas do you guys have for thrift store gifts?! Leave a comment and let me know. I love seeing what others get friends/family for this holidays.