~ By Tamika Miller You’re ready to have a collection drive…now what? What do you do first? Who do you contact? What types of donations do we accept? Wait a minute…slow down…take a deep breath. Planning a collection drive is not as hard as you think. It’s not rocket science! (Although rocket science is not [...]
~by Jill Tarabar If you’re like me, you are still looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift for the mom who needs NOTHING! Gift guides are everywhere. The one that caught my eye was published in Parade Magazine, distributed through our Sunday newspaper on April 28, 2013… And, yes, we still read a paper newspaper! [...]
~by Alicia Stewart According to the University of Oregon, “The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. It [...]
Put the Theories of Earth Day into Practice EVERY Day! On Saturday, April 27, 2013, join us at Impact Thrift Stores Feasterville for ECOfest Home Show, a day filled with valuable information, interactive (free!) workshops, and easy ideas you can implement in your home today. Workshops: Where Home Decor Meets Sustainability! From Noon to 5:30 pm, enjoy 4 [...]
Is your family tradition to spend time together dying colorful Easter Eggs? If so, try this wonderfully easy and creative way to dye eggs and recycle at the same time. At Impact Thrift we love the idea of recycling/repurposing and present our version of this free tutorial. As you see from the photo above, our [...]
Did you know… Almost anything can become knitting yarn! Whether you are an experienced knitter or just a beginner, creating your own yarn can be fun and a very creative way to begin a new project. With a sharp scissor and a few old t-shirts, you’re ready to get started. A great re-purpose, up-cycle, [...]
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” As I sat at my desk pondering my future, these words as spoken by St. Augustine flowed like a stream through my mind. I watched the clock, anxiously awaiting class to be dismissed. On my drive home from class, I [...]
Roses are red, Violets are blue. You love music, and I love you… Ok… so I’m not a poet! And you don’t need to be an artist to create these lovely, personalized paper roses! A great project for kids to create for mom. First choose paper that would appeal to your sweetie. We chose sheet [...]
Our friend, Denise Sabia of The Painted Home, a Featured Designer at this year’s Philadelphia Home Show, has invited Impact Thrift Stores to partner in her Craft Room display! She will be demonstrating how to use Impact Thrift Store finds in unexpected ways… or expected ways with a twist! The show runs from February 2 through [...]
So New Year’s has come and gone… We all made resolutions that we may (or may not) be sticking with at this point in mid-January. Was one of your resolutions to watch your diet and get more exercise? Well, share that resolution and put your HOME on the Diet… The De-Clutter Diet! Is your home a [...]
