How to Consign's Kate Holmes talks about how to consign, how to shop resale, thrift shop donations and more

Hi, I'm Kate Holmes, author of The Picker Who Perished, and I love to chat about consignment, resale, and thrift shopping. I'll share my secrets about getting the best quality for the best price by shopping resale, about recycling as a stylish way to improve your life, and more.

In my Journal:

You, clutter, cash & karma. If you will never use it again, why are you giving it a home?

Consign or sell? And if I'm going to donate, what's the best way to do that?

Shopping for Back to School Have fun together, teach your kids the value of a dollar, and save big

Secondhand Shopping Savvy

Cachet without Cash when you decorate with previously-enjoyed decor.

In the mood for some great shopping? Choose the best shops for you.

Have you taken the 52 Things Challenge?

Prepare your items to get the best return.

What to be on Halloween? FREE Costume Ideas
To have your share of Halloween fun while not investing a fortune, think resale! The Sponsor Shops at HowToConsign.com bring you free costume ideas to download. And to keep little ones busy while you shop, download HTC's Halloween Coloring Page and Happy Fall Coloring Page.

Is a garage sale the best choice?

Have yourself a Merry Thrifty Christmas!

Try it, Yule like it Gift-wrap ideas that will save a forest for the holidays

Things that really should be bought used.

Dreaming of starting your OWN consignment or resale shop? Advice from industry expert and resale Guru Kate.

A tip for moms from a resale shopkeeper:
Keep a box in the bottom of your children’s closets. As clothing is outgrown, add them to the box. If they’re not getting use out of a plaything, book or video, put that in the box too. Soon, you’ll have a batch ready to take to your favorite shop.