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Hi! It's me, Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO! 🐾🍂Can you feel it? The air is getting a little cooler, the leaves are startin...
09/25/2026

Hi! It's me, Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO! 🐾🍂

Can you feel it? The air is getting a little cooler, the leaves are starting to show off their beautiful autumn colors, and all kinds of new smells are drifting into the Cavern from the north. That can only mean one thing...

Fall has arrived! 🍁🍂

I have been spending extra time outside the Cavern lately, enjoying the crisp air and watching the forest begin its colorful transformation. If you're anything like me, this is one of the most exciting times of the year!

Did you know the first day of Fall was also National Legwear Day? Whether you're looking for cozy leggings, stylish tights, warm socks, or something fun for the season, be sure to check out what we've discovered in our treasure hunts. You never know what secondhand treasure might be waiting for you!

And this today is packed with celebrations:

📚 National Comic Book Day – We have vintage comics and graphic novels ready for new adventures.

🎵 National One Hit Wonder Day – Dig through our music treasures and discover some unforgettable hits from years gone by.

✨ National Open the Magic Day – What better place to celebrate than Thrifty Cavern? We have books, collectibles, movies, and all sorts of treasures that help keep the magic alive.

Looking ahead, next week is Fall Foliage Week! 🍁🌲

The colors are already starting to pop around the Cavern, and I can't wait to see what next week brings. Every day feels a little more magical as the forest changes around us.

So grab a warm drink, enjoy the season, and come visit us at ThriftyCavern.com or any of our online treasure rooms. We'd love to help you find something special for fall!

🍂 Happy Fall from all of us at Thrifty Cavern! 🍂

Tail wags, autumn sniffs, and cozy vibes,
Gracie 🐾
Co-CEO, Chief Leaf Inspector & Professional Sweater Weather Enthusiast 🍁💕

Hi! It's me, Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO! 🐾❤️Wowee! It's been a busy few days here at Thrifty Cavern, and I have LOTS t...
09/14/2026

Hi! It's me, Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO! 🐾❤️

Wowee! It's been a busy few days here at Thrifty Cavern, and I have LOTS to bark about!

🎮 Saturday was National Video Game Day! If you didn't get a chance to celebrate, don't worry! We have all kinds of video games, gaming goodies, and fun treasures waiting to be discovered across our Thrifty Cavern stores. Check out the links in our bio and start your next adventure!

🤗 Sunday was National Hug Your Hound Day! I hope every pup out there got some extra love. I know I did! Mommy gives the very best hugs in the whole world. (Trust me, I'm an expert.) I hope you took a little time to appreciate the special someone in your life, whether they have two legs or four.

🎨 Today is National Live Creative Day! Creativity is one of my favorite things about the Cavern. Whether you're decorating, crafting, collecting, creating, or just looking for inspiration, we've got all sorts of treasures that can help spark your imagination. You never know what you'll discover around the next corner of the Cavern!

💻 And tomorrow is National IT Professional Day! That means it's time for a big round of applause for our amazing IT team: 🦭 Circuit 🦆 Eugene 👨‍💻 Daddy (our CIO)

They help keep Thrifty Cavern running, the website working, the blog online, and even Thrifty Cavern Radio humming along deep within the Cavern. Daddy says computers are complicated. I say they mostly exist to store pictures of me.

Thank you to everyone who follows along with our adventures. We love sharing our little corner of the Cavern with all of you!

Until next time...

🐾 Love, Gracie Co-CEO, Professional Hug Receiver, Future Radio Superstar, and Occasional IT Supervisor 💕🎙️✨

Hi! It's me ! Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO!Oh my biscuits, friends... this week has been a very exciting one in the Cave...
09/10/2026

Hi! It's me ! Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO!

Oh my biscuits, friends... this week has been a very exciting one in the Cavern!

Yesterday was Star Trek Day, and today is National Teddy Bear Day. That sounds like the perfect combination to me. One day you're boldly going where no pup has gone before, and the next day you're snuggling up with your favorite teddy bear for a well-deserved nap. 🚀🧸

As many of you know, I take my toy collection very seriously. In fact, I recently found a teddy bear I liked so much that I proudly carried it all through the Cavern! Mommey said I looked very pleased with myself. She was correct. 💖

If you're celebrating Star Trek Day, don't forget that we have Star Trek collectibles, movies, books, and other treasures available throughout our Thrifty Cavern storefronts. Whether you're a lifelong Trek fan or just beginning your journey among the stars, you never know what hidden treasure you might discover.

And for National Teddy Bear Day, we also have plush toys, teddy bears, and cuddly companions looking for new homes. Some are vintage, some are modern, but all of them are ready for their next adventure.

✨ Visit us at:
🛍️ ThriftyCavern.com
🛍️ Our eBay store
🛍️ Our Mercari store
🛍️ Our Poshmark store
🛍️ Our Whatnot store
🛍️ Our Vinted store

From starships to stuffed bears, there's always something waiting to be discovered in the Cavern.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have important business to attend to. Specifically, carrying a teddy bear around the store while pretending I'm captain of a starship.

Live long, prosper, and don't forget your teddy bear! 🐾🚀🧸

— Gracie
Co-CEO, Professional Teddy Bear Transport Specialist, and Future Starfleet Captain of Thrifty Cavern ✨

🧢 We labor on Labor Day!While you're flipping burgers, we'll be flipping through racks.While you're chilling by the gril...
09/07/2026

🧢 We labor on Labor Day!

While you're flipping burgers, we'll be flipping through racks.
While you're chilling by the grill, we're chilling prepping shipments.

📬 We'll be sorting and shipping while you BBQ. Deal?

Because honestly…
Is it a job when it’s a labor of love?

❤️🛍️ Come shop the treasures we’ve been hard at work prepping — because even on a holiday, the Cavern never sleeps.

📺 TCAV NEWS — Labor Day Logistics Update 📦🐾Pixie here with an important holiday shipping bulletin.Attention, shoppers! T...
09/02/2026

📺 TCAV NEWS — Labor Day Logistics Update 📦🐾

Pixie here with an important holiday shipping bulletin.

Attention, shoppers! The Post Office will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day, which means USPS will not be processing or moving packages that day.

Now, before anyone starts reorganizing the shipping schedule in a panic...

🏔️ Thrifty Cavern will be OPEN!

While the Post Office takes a well-deserved holiday, our team will still be hard at work behind the scenes:
📦 Orders will be processed and packaged
📋 Shipping labels will be prepared
📦 Purchases will be organized and staged for pickup
🐾 Logistics operations will continue as normal

And as for our favorite delivery specialist...

🚚 Dasher is officially on standby and ready for deployment. The moment the Post Office reopens on Tuesday, he'll be racing those packages to their next destination.

I keep reminding him that logistics is about process, not speed.

He keeps pretending not to hear me.

So if you place an order over the holiday weekend, rest assured that we'll be getting everything ready and lined up for shipment. There may be a one-day delay in carrier movement due to the holiday, but we'll have your treasures prepared and waiting to go. 💙🐾

— Pixie
Director of Logistics
TCAV News

📦🚚🐾

Today, we say goodbye to Tim Curry.Some actors play characters.Tim Curry became them.He was terrifying. He was hilarious...
08/26/2026

Today, we say goodbye to Tim Curry.

Some actors play characters.

Tim Curry became them.

He was terrifying. He was hilarious. He was charming. He was bizarre. Sometimes he was all four at once.

Across the Cavern, everyone remembers a different Tim Curry. Some remember midnight viewings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Some remember quoting Clue until everyone in the room groaned. Some still insist his Pennywise was the only one that ever truly frightened them. Others can't see Home Alone 2 without smiling when the concierge appears on screen.

What connected all of those performances was the same thing: Tim Curry never seemed afraid to be different.

He didn't make strange characters smaller so the world would accept them.

He made them larger.

Bolder.

More memorable.

And somehow, through all the makeup, costumes, accents, villains, heroes, and wonderfully odd personalities, he reminded us that there is value in embracing exactly who you are.

At Thrifty Cavern, we celebrate collectors, dreamers, movie lovers, music fans, cosplayers, treasure hunters, and people whose interests don't always fit neatly into a box.

Tim Curry spent a lifetime reminding us that the things that make us different are often the things that make us unforgettable.

Thank you for the laughs.

Thank you for the scares.

Thank you for the music, the performances, and the wonderfully weird memories.

Rest well, Tim.

The show was always brighter when you were in it.

❤️— Everyone at Thrifty Cavern

Today, the halls of Thrifty Cavern feel a little quieter.Many of you visited us yesterday looking for a piece of Dolly P...
08/26/2026

Today, the halls of Thrifty Cavern feel a little quieter.

Many of you visited us yesterday looking for a piece of Dolly Parton to remember her by. We are grateful that you trusted us to help you find that keepsake, and we understand why so many people felt the need to hold onto something that reminded them of her.

But if we're being honest, Dolly was never just merchandise to us.

She was a voice that brought people together.

In the Cavern, it never mattered whether someone loved country music or couldn't tell a banjo from a bass guitar. When Dolly came on the radio, the volume went up. If Steel Magnolias appeared on television, plans were canceled and it stayed on. Scout was always celebrated when he returned with Dolly treasures. Gracie could often be found wandering the passageways enthusiastically singing "9 to 5." Buckley still hasn't lived down the time Dasher caught him quietly singing "Hard Candy Christmas" to himself. And we have lost count of how many evenings ended with all of us gathered in the common room, exhausted after a long day, letting 9 to 5 play in the background until we drifted off to sleep.

Dolly was comfort.

She was joy.

She was a reminder that standing out isn't something to fear - it's something to embrace.

The world knew her for the big hair, the rhinestones, the unmistakable voice, and the larger-than-life presence. Yet somehow, all of that was only a small part of what made her extraordinary. Dolly showed us that being loud, bold, different, and unapologetically yourself could be a gift to the world. She taught self-expression, self-love, and compassion. She showed us that you can stand tall without standing over anyone else.

As a woman-owned business, her example means even more to us. Dolly proved that a woman can be powerful, successful, talented, and beautiful while remaining kind, generous, and deeply human. She showed that success never has to come at the expense of grace, generosity, or heart.

The world lost an icon.

We lost one of our comforts.

Rest well, Dolly.

Thank you for the music, the laughter, the courage, the kindness, and the example.

We will always love you. ❤️
— Everyone at Thrifty Cavern

🐾 Hi everybody! It's me, Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO! 🐾This week is shaping up to be a pretty exciting one in the Caver...
08/24/2026

🐾 Hi everybody! It's me, Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO! 🐾

This week is shaping up to be a pretty exciting one in the Cavern!

👕 August 25th is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day, which is basically one of our favorite holidays around here. After all, giving great clothes a second chance is what thrifting is all about! From everyday wear to vintage treasures, cozy flannels to special occasion outfits, you never know what amazing find is waiting to be discovered.

Speaking of secondhand fashion... have you ever noticed that humans get excited when they find a designer label for a bargain? I get excited when I find a stick that's just right. We all have our priorities. 🐶

Then on August 26th, it's National Dog Day! 🎉

Now, I may be a little biased, but I think dogs are pretty wonderful. We make excellent walking buddies, loyal friends, enthusiastic greeters, professional treat inspectors, and occasional supervisors of family businesses.

I know I'll be celebrating with extra tail wags, a nice walk with Mommy and Daddy, and maybe—just maybe—a special treat or two. (Mommy is reading this. Mommy, this is your official reminder.)

🐾 To celebrate both days, we invite you to stop by and explore our stores! Whether you're looking for clothing, collectibles, music, movies, books, holiday treasures, or unique secondhand finds, we've been busy stocking the Cavern with all sorts of goodies.

✨ Visit ThriftyCavern.com 📚 Check out the Cavern Echo Blog 📰 Sign up for our newsletter to keep up with all the adventures happening in the Cavern 🛍️ Browse our eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Whatnot, Vinted, and Grailed stores

And if you have a dog, give them an extra hug from me on National Dog Day!

💕 See you in the Cavern!

— Gracie, Co-CEO, Chief Tail-Wagging Officer, and Proud Representative of Dogs Everywhere 🐾🐕

🐾 Hi everybody! It's me, Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO! 🐾Yesterday was National Relaxation Day, and I celebrated the best...
08/16/2026

🐾 Hi everybody! It's me, Gracie! Your favorite Co-CEO! 🐾

Yesterday was National Relaxation Day, and I celebrated the best way I know how...

🎬 A comfy chair. 🍿 Lots of snacks. 💧 A fresh bowl of water. 📀 A classic movie. 🐶 Absolutely no responsibilities.

Okay, maybe a few responsibilities. Being Co-CEO of Thrifty Cavern is a very important job. Someone has to supervise Mommy, Daddy, Willa, Eugene, Circuit, and the rest of the crew!

But National Relaxation Day reminded me that sometimes it's important to slow down, kick back, and enjoy your favorite things.

Maybe your perfect relaxation day is curling up with a classic movie, listening to music, reading a good book, working on a hobby, decorating for the holidays, or hunting for hidden treasures.

The good news? We can help with all of those!

✨ Visit ThriftyCavern.com to explore our growing collection of treasures.

🛍️ Browse our eBay store, including the ever-expanding Holiday Grotto, where we're already preparing for the upcoming holiday season.

Be sure to check us out on Poshmark, Mercari, Whatnot, and now, Vinted, as well!

🎵 Check out our music, movies, books, collectibles, apparel, holiday décor, and all sorts of unexpected finds.

📚 Don't forget to visit the Cavern Echo Blog at ThriftyCavern.com to meet the Cavern Critters, follow our adventures, and keep up with everything happening behind the scenes.

📰 And be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you never miss a treasure hunt!

Whether you're looking for something fun, something nostalgic, or just something to help you relax after a busy day, there's always something new waiting in the Cavern.

💕 From my comfy movie chair to your home, I hope you're finding time to relax and enjoy the little things.

✨ Links in bio! ✨

— Gracie, Co-CEO, Professional Relaxation Expert, Movie Critic, and Snack Quality Inspector 🐾🍿🎬

Hi everybody! It's me, Gracie!I've been doing some very important research today, and I've reached a scientific conclusi...
08/08/2026

Hi everybody! It's me, Gracie!

I've been doing some very important research today, and I've reached a scientific conclusion:
Happiness happens when Whataburger happens. 🐶🍔

Today is both National Happiness Happens Day and National Whataburger Day, and honestly, I can't think of a better pairing. One celebrates finding joy in everyday moments, and the other celebrates one of my favorite burger places. Coincidence? I think not!
Whether your happiness comes from a walk with family, finding the perfect treasure, listening to your favorite music, reading a good book, or enjoying a tasty burger, today is a great day to celebrate the little things that make you smile.

For me, happiness is spending time with Mommy and Daddy, meeting customers, exploring new trails, chasing squirrels I never actually catch, and, of course, staring very politely at burgers until someone shares a bite. (Daddy says that last one doesn't work. I disagree.)

🍔 Speaking of Whataburger...
We've found some fun Whataburger-branded treasures along the way, and you might discover a few of them in our online stores! If you're a fan of the famous orange-and-white stripes, come take a look and see what hidden gems are waiting in the Cavern.

After all, treasure hunting and happiness go paw-in-paw!

✨ Stop by our stores, browse our latest finds, and let us know what makes you happy today.

🔎 Links in bio!

💕 — Gracie, Chief Happiness Officer, Burger Quality Inspector, and Professional Smile Distributor 🐾🍔😊

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