Furniture restoration: from "meh" to amazing! One of the best things about thrift stores is finding that diamond in the rough. When avid thrifter Debbie was shopping at our Forest Lake Thrift Store, she found a lovely bench with good bones. Looking past the 1980s blue velour, she knew she’d have a
Happy Earth Day!
This Saturday, April 22 marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. As an avid thrifter, you probably know that shopping secondhand helps the Earth, but did you know just how much of an impact your donations and purchases have? It’s pretty astonishing, really. Last year, through sales and recycling,
Upcycling for #SecondhandSeptember
Upcycle a dresser to create a kitchen island To celebrate #secondhandSeptember, we're featuring an amazing upcycle project completed by a customer from our Ham Lake store. Kitchen islands can be a huge asset to any kitchen, providing additional storage and workspace. But they can be pretty
Stronger Together
Celebrating community generosity and innovation Family Pathways has been humbled by the outpouring of generosity from businesses and individuals in our community during the Covid 19 pandemic. We'd like to provide special recognition to those who have become ambassadors for Family Pathways by
Thrifty Entertaining
Whether you’re planning a casual brunch for a family cookie exchange, a fun cocktail and appetizer buffet or a more formal sit-down affair, you can make each occasion beautiful and special without breaking the bank. Barb Videen, a retired elementary school teacher, is well-known in Pine City for
Holiday Décor – easy ways to upcycle this holiday
We all want our homes to look like a million bucks… just without the price tag. Thanks to an innovative Family Pathways customer and creative staff, we have some gorgeous DIY projects that won’t break the bank but will look like the beauties found at high-end shops. Princeton Thrift Store shopper
Festive Autumn Centerpiece
How to create a festive autumn centerpiece Family Pathways Thrift Stores staff and volunteers are some pretty talented folks! Many enjoy working with Family Pathways Thrift Stores because they are thrifters themselves who love to spot a diamond in the rough. We have some amazing crafters and
Upcycled Halloween & Thrifty Cosplay
Upcycled Halloween & Thrifty Cosplay When it comes to creating outstanding cosplay and costumes, Ham Lake Thrift Store Manager Kristen Nixon shows off her next-level talents. Thrifting has long been a passion for Kristen. Not only can Kristen spot a deal, but she can also visualize how
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