Author Archives: thriftshopperforpeace

Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Local

Posted on November 30, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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The Stigma of Thrift

Posted on October 30, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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Revisiting a Comox Gem

Posted on September 15, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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The Force of Thrift

Posted on June 30, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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They’re Baaaaack!

Posted on June 14, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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Stay Home, Wash Your Hands, Give If You Can

Posted on March 25, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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Rare Kilt, Great Seamstress

Posted on March 14, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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Refresh!

Posted on February 7, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2020 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink!

Posted on October 15, 2019 by thriftshopperforpeace

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 →

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