New Year, New You: Build a Thrifting Resolution That Sticks

A new year means a fresh start, and a fresh set of goals for 2026. If you’re thinking about saving money, getting organized, or shopping more intentionally this year, here’s a resolution worth keeping: thrift and donate more. Thrifting helps stretch your budget, keeps usable items out of landfills, and supports programs that help people in our community find stable housing, employment, and supportive services.

Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just getting started, making thrifting part of your routine can be a simple change with a big impact.

Real Thrifting Resolutions from Our Community

Our Goodwill shoppers are already setting inspiring goals for the year ahead. Here’s what some of them are committing to in 2026:

• “All thrift fix for 2026!”
• “Donate more to thrift more.”
• “Do a traveling thrift tour!”
• “Only thrifting in 2026. Not buying anything new.”
• “I love the thrill of the hunt, but even better is knowing I’m helping others through job training and tough times.”
• “Thrifting is better for the environment and my bank account.”
• “Refreshing my whole wardrobe by thrifting!”
• “Thrifting for my new house.”
• “Finding treasures while staying cost-effective.”
• “Thrifting as much as possible for my wedding in October!”
• “Shopping Goodwill stores to save this year.”
• “Always finding great books 📚 and music 🎶.”
• “Thrifting at least once a month!”
• “Keep finding the unexpected.”

From weddings and wardrobes to bookshelves and home décor, thrifting fits every lifestyle and goal.

How to Make Your Thrifting Resolution Stick

Creating a New Year’s resolution is easy; sticking with it is the challenge. Experts recommend turning resolutions into SMART goals: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely. That approach works especially well for thrifting.

Try ideas like:

• Thrift once a month
• Donate before every season change
• Shop secondhand before buying new
• Set a monthly thrift budget
• Choose Goodwill for specific needs like workwear, home upgrades, or special events

When your thrifting goals are realistic, they’re easier to maintain—and every successful thrift trip helps support opportunities for others in our community.

Shop GOOD. Donate GOOD. Do GOOD.

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Happy New Year and happy thrifting to you!