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,
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
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
Make the Biggest Impact with Your Donations
Make the Most of Your Thrift Store Donation It's no secret. Family Pathways would not be able to provide essential services in our communities if it weren't for the generous donations we receive, and that includes goods donated to the Thrift Stores. Family Pathways Thrift Stores generate
National Thrift Store Day
On National Thrift Store Day, we'd like to recognize how your donations of goods and volunteer time have an impact on Family Pathways and our community. In 2018, we received 127,693 donations at our Thrift Stores. It may have been a carload or a bagful. All donations of gently used goods are
Back to School Thrifting Tips
6 Simple Back to School Thrifting Tips Don’t miss our first-ever Facebook Live Fashion Show schedule for Monday, August 19 at 2 pm, live from our Pine City Thrift Store! It doesn’t matter if you’re outfitting your kid for kindergarten or teen for high school, back to school shopping can really
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