Going green isn’t merely about changing a light bulb or inflating your tires. It is also about helping your neighbor. Since this is the week of Thanksgiving, we are bringing green to a different level. We will go through our things and donate it to a local thrift store that can use it more than us. This task, I must say, is sort of selfish of me. I have been asking Ben to go through our storage closet full of stuff we never look at, and donate it. This is one way of getting that done, but also help someone also.
I have been shopping thrift stores for a long time when. My mom was the person who introduced me to The Dakota Boy’s Ranch. I buy most of my clothing other home needs at thrift stores; currently I have my eye open for canning supplies. Plus it is kind of fun not knowing exactly what you will find, and it changes each time you enter the doors.
The thrift stores use the proceeds of its sales to operate the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch foundation which supports at-risk children and their families. Most all thrift stores support some organization; which is why we should try to donate items we don’t use anymore instead of throwing it away. This not only reduces waste, but also gives an extended life to many things.
There is also a newer craze called Freecycle or Craigslist. I personally haven’t used these before simply because it requires more work and time than stopping by a thrift store on my way home from work. However, Ben has used Craigslist to purchase a used ice auger that has saved us a little bit of money.
I am very excited to see how much stuff we can get rid of, or find a new home for. We will not only open some closet space, but we will also benefit an organization that will help at-risk children. Please leave any comments on any unique things you do to reuse items that may still have some life left in them.
