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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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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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Festival Finds
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
Posted in auctions, community, food, garage sales, MCC, movies, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Uncategorized
Tagged charity, food, garage sales, MCC, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle
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Bangladesh – what have we learned?
When you treat workers as cheap labor it’s difficult to care for them. The long term solution to this is simply responsible entrepreneurship – Nazma Akhter, president of the Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation (Union of Garment Workers Association) A year … Continue reading
Posted in advocacy, Bangladesh, clothing, consumerism, peace, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping
Tagged Bangladesh, charity, clothing, consumerism, peace, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping
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Thrift and Auctions
There are two ways to do a charity auction – live and silent – and while I’ve had limited experience with live auctions, I’m noticing a growing trend with thrift shops and Silent Auctions A number of thrift shops that … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, auctions, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, used furniture, vintage
Tagged auctions, charity, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops, vintage
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Portland Pseudo-thrift
Last week I told you about our trip to Portland and promised that I’d share some more about “thrift” shops in that lovely city. A really helpful woman at the downtown info centre suggested two thrift shops: the Goodwill on … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, consumerism, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops
Tagged charity, clothing, consumerism, second hand, shopping, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops
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A Tale of Two Soles
My sister and I are both avid thrift shoppers. Last week, we both bought shoes – me at Value Village in Abbotsford and she in Salvation Army in Kelowna. Here’s Benita’s shoes: Merrell in mint condition. Here’s mine: Josef Seibel, … Continue reading
Posted in second hand, thrift, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, used shoes
Tagged charity, second hand, shoes, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops
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Contrasts in Courtenay
Contrasts in Courtenay Last week I wrote about the Black Creek MCC World Relief Fair and my fun in their Rummage Sale tent. The weather that weekend was crazy – torrential rain that turned into glorious sunshine – which lasted … Continue reading
Posted in books, peace, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, used books
Tagged charity, clothing, peace, second hand, thrift, thrift shopping, thrift shops, used books
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Rummaging for a Good Cause
If you’ve read my “About” section, you’ll know that I work for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) – the relief, development and peace organization of the Anabaptist Mennonite churches in North America. MCC works in more than 50 countries worldwide, … Continue reading
Posted in Anabaptism, CDs, clothing, peace, Records and CDs, rummage sales, second hand, thrift, used books
Tagged charity, clothing, rummage sales, second hand, thrift, used books, used CDs
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Disappointment in Victoria
While in Victoria earlier this month, I revisited a few thrift shops I visited in previous trips there. It was largely disappointing. I visited three shops: The Salvation Army on Johnson St., the Beacon Community Services thrift shop on Pandora, … Continue reading
Posted in books, buttons, christmas, second hand, thrift, Thrift Shopping, used books
Tagged charity, christmas, second hand, thrift, thrift shopping, used books, volunteers
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