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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
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Thank a Woman for Thrift Shops
It’s International Women’s Day today and it occurs to me that the thrift shop movement owes its existence to women. I once worked for Mennonite Central Committee, the relief, development and peace organization of the Mennonite and Brethren in Christ … Continue reading
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Tagged International Women's Day, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops, volunteers, women
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Fluevog Find!
I love Fluevog shoes. If you’re unfamiliar with John Fluevog and you love shoes, you need to acquaint yourself with this artist. He creates the most amazing shoes: unique, quirky, statement pieces that you can spot a mile away. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Fluevog, second hand, shoes, thrift, thrift shopping
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Thrift Mentors in Victoria Part 2
I already mentioned last time how much my mom has mentored my sister and I in terms of thrift shopping. She just instilled in us a desire to find great quality products at a fraction of the price and made … Continue reading
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Things I’m Still Looking For
You’ve heard all the legends, right? Someone finds a (fill in the blank) at a thrift shop and it turns out to be a thing worth tons of money. This has never happened to me. Ever. But it could. Here’s … Continue reading