Category Archives: MCC

Tupperware – good or evil?

Posted on April 20, 2019 by thriftshopperforpeace

This May, my sweetheart and I will celebrate 33 years of marriage. (I know, right? And mostly bliss, for which I am very, very grateful.) Lately, I’ve been taking note of all the things that I still use regularly that … Continue reading →

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The Marketplace

Posted on March 26, 2018 by thriftshopperforpeace

The Marketplace by MCC CE is the latest venture from MCC BC. For the uninitiated, Mennonite organizations LOVE their acronyms: MCC CE is Mennonite Central Committee Community Enterprises. The BC is British Columbia. (The reality is that no matter how … Continue reading →

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On a Mission

Posted on May 13, 2016 by thriftshopperforpeace

Most of the time, I’m comfortable in my skin and in my clothes. Then, summer happens. Whereas in fall and winter I cuddle up in great sweaters, jeans and comfy sweat pants, in spring and summer, the weather dictates that … Continue reading →

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Festival Finds

Posted on September 19, 2015 by thriftshopperforpeace

One of my favourite events of the year happened this weekend: the MCC Festival for World Relief. This is where thousands of people gather at the Tradex to eat, bid, buy, donate and visit all in support of MCC’s work … Continue reading →

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