It feels like "good karma" to shop there...things donated with love for a good cause. Like you, I've been surprised at the useful & nice things I've found, & low prices too.Originally Posted by Dianne
Me, too. I’ve found great household items at those stores, especially when I was first starting out and needed furniture. Even in recent years I’ve gotten some cool antique accent pieces and nice decorative kitchen shelves. I also donate to them as well as a local charity that collects clothes and household goods to give to those in need. As you mentioned, the goal is to leave with less than I brought.
It has happened more than once that I finally donated something that I hated to let go of...something I liked that wasn't quite what I needed...and then shortly
after I finally donated it, I found a "replacement" that totally fit what I needed in the first place. So strange...
Cool antiques, and vintage things like we had around growing up are fun too. Lots of older things are better made (to last) also...especially furniture.
We're lucky to have good thrift stores around here; there's quite a few, including one for helping women & children escape domestic violence & get back on their feet.
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