A Thrift Trip to Goodwill® Hits Different — Here’s How to Make the Most of National Best Friend’s Day

By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro

There’s a reason summer is the favorite season for so many people. Did you know Americans are 31% more social in the summer? Warm weather, more sunshine, longer days and biological shifts all make for the perfect environment to get out of your house and spend time with your besties. June is not just the official summer kick off month, but also holds National Best Friend’s Day on the 8th, an awesome excuse to make fun plans (like a thrift day at Goodwill) with your favorite people.

Photo: @dcgoodwill

Take a cue from the real-life Goodwill shoppers in the photos below who have the best time shopping and wearing thrifted gems with their besties. There’s nothing better than an impromptu shopping fashion show with the people you trust to give you their real opinions while making a fun day out of it. The bag above is such a steal — it’s true; girls do love Goodwill!

Photo: @missahwatukeeaz

Plus, you never know who you might run into. Goodwill stores around the country can hold different events, like this talk with Miss Ahwatukee, a representative from Miss America. Each store has different sales depending on the day, and you might find some other deals, too. If your local Goodwill has one, make sure you sign up for the Goodwill rewards program. Those rewards will rack up quicker than you think. And, of course, don’t forget to ask about discounts for students and veterans if that applies to you.

Photo: @itsdollhouse

These thrifters look like every high school friend group heading out for an hours-long shopping hang! Try on everything in the store and pick out outfits for your friends to try. It can be so much fun styling each other, and you never know where trying things out of your comfort zone might take you.

Photo: @goodwill_gurlie

Sometimes, your best friend is also your mini-me! It’s so fun to see parents and their kids making a game out of going to Goodwill together. This mom gave her daughter a $5 budget heading into the store, and she clearly made the most of it. Bringing your children thrift shopping at a young age can help set them up for a more sustainably conscious life in the long term, not to mention save hundreds if not thousands of dollars over the years by shopping secondhand instead of at retail stores. There are so many great lessons that shopping at Goodwill can teach your kids, including that the store itself is a nonprofit, meaning every donation and sale directly benefits those who need a little extra help in the community. Shopping together at Goodwill is a fun activity you can do together over the years.