Being a volunteer in thrift stores may mean something different for everyone. For some, it is a social responsibility, providing a sense of belonging, while others use it to de-stress and feel productive. A thrift store volunteer knows that giving back to family, friends, and the community matters, and that knowledge makes them feel fulfilled. No …
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Have you noticed the price of brand new quality clothing lately? Nothing seems to go below $60 dollars. For tightwads, this is way too expensive, especially when there are other options like secondhand shopping in thrift stores. Many people have happily embraced thrift shopping, filling their wardrobes with cheap good quality clothes that are only a fraction …
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As we head into 2020, we have all become more aware of the horrific mess the ‘take, make and waste’ approach of production has created and the need to shift from a linear disposable economy to one that reuses the resources most cleanly and effectively. Whether it is billions of tossed plastic cups or discarded …
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Donating to thrift stores can be a rewarding experience. The next time you get in the mood for cleaning, box up your used items and drop them off at a local thrift store. Your unwanted items can do a lot of things! It can help fund a dinner at a soup kitchen, tutor school children, and support …
Thrift shopping is not for the faint of heart. It definitely warms the cockles of our souls to find a designer’s dress with tags buried in a pile of polyester at a local thrift shop. If you know how to go about it, you can be successful in thrifting. The key is to know where …
Whether you are looking at the offerings of an estate sale or combing through the aisles of a thrift store, you will surely enjoy the treasure hunt! From designers’ clothing and bags to appliances, thrift stores can be treasure-troves of valuable items that cost a fraction of what they would in department stores. But did …
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Thrift shopping allows you to declutter your wardrobe and escape the thrall of fast fashion while doing good for the community! With so many options, it is easy to become overwhelmed and intimated by the experience. How do you know where is the best place to shop and donate? Unfortunately, the thrift store landscape is …
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Shopping at thrift stores, consignment shops, rummage sales, and other online used-goods directories is not just for the hipsters and environmentalists. It is a viable solution for anyone wanting to go eco-friendly in small ways. Before discussing the green benefits of thrift shopping, here’s how it can help you in several other ways: It Saves You …
Shopping today takes many forms. Aside from the usual shopping centers and online websites, one trend that has re-emerged on the scene is thrift store shopping. Thrift stores first became popular in the late 19th century, when clothes were seen as more disposable due to mass production. Goodwill and The Salvation Army have started organizing their items …
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