Tag Archives: shopping

The Thrift-Consumer Debate Revisited

Posted on November 13, 2015 by

A friend recently challenged me again on the whole thrift/consumer debate: does thrift shopping simply encourage consumerism? It’s an interesting conversation. The argument is that since you’re paying peanuts for an item, you buy it even if you’re never going … Continue reading →

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Eco Fashion Week – good thing or fad?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

Eco Fashion Week begins this coming Sunday in Vancouver. According to their website, its mission is: …to educate the Apparel and Textile industry on how to shift towards more healthy ways to design, manufacture, distribute, market and sell their products. … Continue reading →

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It’s in the Genes

Posted on December 1, 2013 by

I’ve often shared how much I enjoy thrift shopping with my sister and my mom. I’ve also shared my son’s penchant for finding great deals at thrift shops. Well, my nieces are also thrift-minded and my youngest niece, Alivia, has … Continue reading →

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Portland Pseudo-thrift

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

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 →

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Back to School – the Thrift Way

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Do you remember being a kid and shopping for back-to-school stuff? I don’t know that I loved school per se: I love learning, I had favourite teachers and subjects and school is where I made some of my best friends. … Continue reading →

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Practical Proms – Meet Mike Warkentin

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

Mike and his family live in Oyama, BC, part of the beautiful Okanagan. When Mike graduated from high school, he chose to purchase his suit at a thrift shop – shoes and tie too. I had a chance to have … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Burnaby Thrifting – Part Two

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

Last week I found a fabulous, brand new thrift shop that impressed me so much I wanted to dedicate a blog to it. I think you’ll agree it’s a gem. The Journey Home Thrift Shop – 7337 Edmonds Street, Burnaby … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Thrift-hearted Christmas: Day 3 – Fair Trade Gifts

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

One of the more recent “trends” in gift giving has been to focus on fair-trade items. Many will be familiar with fair-trade coffee (which makes a great gift) but the fair-trade movement goes well beyond that to include other food … Continue reading →

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How Much is Too Much?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Last week I passed up a pristine Kate Spade purse at the Salvation Army in Victoria because it was $20. A fellow MCC Volunteer, who works in the boutique section at the MCC Abby East shop, said she almost jumped … Continue reading →

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