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Comment on Best thrift stores in the Twin Cities by Mammy

Mammy — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:42:27 +0000

Can a thrift store still call itself a thrift store if it’s in business to make a profit rather than raising money for a charity? You betcha. Savers, Unique Thrift stores and Valu Thrift do. All are for-profit stores in the biz to make money like any retailer, not to support a charitable mission.
When you make donations or buy clothing at Goodwill, Salvation Army, Silver Angel or Bibles for Missions, you’re supporting a charitable mission that helps the homeless, the poor, or job training programs. When you shop Savers, Unique Thrift or Valu Thrift, you’re supporting a for-profit business similar to consignment or antique shops.
Many shoppers assume that all thrift stores are in business only to help a charity.
In fact, an informal, unscientific poll in the parking lots of Savers and Unique Thrift stores showed that about eight in 10 shoppers assumed that such stores were nonprofit.

Comment on What I’ve been reading by Review of “Smitten”: Four (very similar) stories in one | GROW WITH GRACES

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:58:23 +0000

[...] of “Smitten”: Four (very similar) stories in one December 30, 2011After a good start on my reading goal, I read only one book in the past two months. Or was it four? “Smitten” is a book by [...]

Comment on Veggies are (becoming) this girl’s best friend by becky

becky — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:14:53 +0000

yayyyy veggies… proud of you!!

Comment on Veggies are (becoming) this girl’s best friend by Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:07:36 +0000

Yay for veggies! I love sauteing swiss chard in a little olive oil, a little butter and a bunch of garlic. SO good. Try it!
And Women’s Health mag has good exercises and workouts. Check ‘em out.

Comment on Connor quotes by Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:01:04 +0000

I loved all of these. He’s so funny!

Comment on Connor quotes by Anti-Supermom

Anti-Supermom — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:56:50 +0000

I think he and Wyatt could be brothers, and if that is the case, I pray for both of us

Comment on Health goal: Move from “not sick” to “healthy” by Liz

Liz — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:19:15 +0000

Awesome goals! I hope you keep us posted! I’m so proud of you!

Comment on Giving up gluten by Amira

Amira — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:15:29 +0000

Yes she’s been tested and is on meds for a low thyroid. Her dose puts her in the low end of “normal” for thyroid level so maybe her dose needs to be tweaked.

Comment on Giving up gluten by Jen

Jen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:07:20 +0000

Has she had her thyroid tested? I did four years ago because of my low energy levels and it was normal.

Comment on Giving up gluten by Jen

Jen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:06:41 +0000

Thanks Kate! I’ve found several local gluten-free blogs/twitter users. There is no shortage of resources, it will be more a matter of changing my own mindset, routines, etc.