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Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Local
There is no doubt about it, this is going to be an unusual Christmas. It will be a season that can either bring out the best in us or the worst in us, in every way. For those of us … Continue reading
Posted in christmas, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops
Tagged buy local, charity, christmas, donating, games, second hand, simple living, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops, whitecaps
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The Stigma of Thrift
CBC Books recently announced the winner of their 2020 Nonfiction Prize. Writer, editor, and communications specialist from Burnaby, Jonathan Poh, won for his piece titled ValueVillage. Naturally, the title piqued my interest! What begins as a story about his distaste … Continue reading
Posted in thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping
Tagged second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops
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Revisiting a Comox Gem
Last month, my sweetheart and I took a much needed break to beautiful Vancouver Island. We spent time hiking in forests, walking on beaches, trying local beers and spirits, and, of course, thrift shopping. I revisited a little shop with … Continue reading
Posted in movies, second hand, thrift, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops
Tagged movies, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops, travel
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The Force of Thrift
Our family cannot understate the influence that Star Wars has had on us. I clearly remember seeing the film, back in the 70s, at the old Fraser Theatre in Vancouver. It completely captured my imagination. I wanted it to be … Continue reading
Posted in second hand, Star Wars, thrift, thrift legends, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping
Tagged collectors, second hand, Star Wars, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops
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They’re Baaaaack!
After months of closure and isolation, thrift shops are back in business, bringing in much needed funds for the charities they support. And thrift shoppers are ecstatic. Yesterday, as I waited in line to go into the MCC Centre Thrift … Continue reading
Posted in CDs, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, Volunteering
Tagged CDs, charity, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, volunteers
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Stay Home, Wash Your Hands, Give If You Can
Friends, we are living in weird times. The COVID-19 virus has basically put a halt to everything, including thrifting and this is NOT a blog post to complain about how a virus has cramped my shopping options. This is a … Continue reading
Posted in family, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, Volunteering
Tagged covid-19, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops, volunteers
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Rare Kilt, Great Seamstress
About a year ago, my mom bought me a kilt at the MCC Centre Thrift Shop in Abbotsford. Because she is a faithful volunteer, she gets a discount so this beautiful, vintage kilt came to a whopping $7.50. A quick … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, kilts, sewing, thrift in Halifax, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, vintage
Tagged clothing, kilts, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, vintage
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Refresh!
I love revisiting familiar thrift shops and seeing what they are doing to keep customers engaged. I recently went back to the Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop in Abbotsford, which supports M2W2 (a prison visitation ministry). I love this shop for … Continue reading
Posted in clothes pins, sationery, second hand, stationery, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops
Tagged second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops
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New Year’s Resolutions
I am not a person who makes New Year’s resolutions – mostly because it feels cliché. I do try, though, throughout the year to do things that will make me a better person, that will impact others, and that matter. … Continue reading
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink!
When I first began this blog in 2011, I had a few goals in mind. I wanted to share my passion for thrift shopping for a variety of reasons: support for charity, support for volunteerism, keeping things out of the … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, consumerism, environment, frugal living, second hand, sewing, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, Uncategorized, waste
Tagged clothing, consumerism, recycling, second hand, simple living, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping
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