Familiar Faces
Staff
Thrifty Threads Lore
2026
Accolades
100

This person crosses an international border to sell clothing to us 

Who is Carlos

100

This person has an admirer who brought her a rock. 

Who is Ellie 

100

The year Thrifty Threads opened. 

1978

100

While not earning the store any money, we've sold 263 of these in 2026 which do help with brand awareness

What are Thrifty Threads stickers

100

MVeP - Most Valuable emPloyee

Who is Evie Grandma Romero Ventura 

200

This frequent seller has the same last name as the owner

Who is Juanita Romero

200

This person has worked under more Thrifty Threads owners than anyone else. 

Who is Cindy. 

200

The original owners first name 

What is Wilma

200

18 and 24 represent the number of these we sold in October of 2026. Actually, October was the month of the year these were available. 

What are Halloween costumes and Halloween accessories 

300

This person is not a local to town, but a local to our shop. His calm demeanor might create biases in purchasing his off beat items. 

Who is Desmond 

300

This person is Jessie’s shining star, and Charly’s bday twin! 

Who is Micaela 

300

Jessie's favorite outdoor event at Thrifty Threads

What is the Encinitas Holiday Parade

300

The most common price for a single purchased item of men's or women's clothing. 

What is 16.99

400

This person sells dirty clothes off his back and for some reason Jessie allows it. If he had a bumper sticker it would read “trust fund surf bum”

Who is Grey

400

This person is 2026’s most improved employee. They have stepped up in new roles, taken initiative, and all managers have seen growth in their skills and character. They have become a stellar 10/10 employee. 

Who is Maddy 

400

The original location of Thrifty Threads

What is currently Encinitas Barber Shop

400

An accessory we've sold over 1,000 of this year

What are sunglasses
500

Jessie is very suspicious on where this person sources their nice junior women’s wear. They have not sold to us in months, but used to come weekly. 

Who is Michelle. 

500

This is Jessie’s favorite person to work with. Especially in the slow season. 

Charly 

500

According to lore, this person came up with the name 'Thrifty Threads'

Who is Uncle Mike

500

Which employee has rung up the most orders in 2026

Who is GRANDMA