What do you hope for? For the past couple years, Bridges of Hope has been asking this question to Lakes Area residents as part of our...

Teatime is a great time–and excuse–to put on your finest and channel your inner English aristocrat. Looking for a fun new dress, jewelry,...

A combination of the recent stretch of unseasonably warm weather combined with recent weight loss triggered my inner spring cleaner a...

It’s been quite exciting and busy around here at Bridges of Hope!  In case you haven’t heard, we are officially open for business at our...

Do you have great items just sitting around that you no longer have any use for? Have you recently had a garage sale or plan on having...

Bridges of Hope owns and operates a thrift store called Common Goods, which is located at 16227 Hwy 371 North in Baxter, Minnesota. If...

At Common Goods we are fortunate to receive a variety of unique furniture pieces from our generous donors. Some of these items can go...

Common Goods, it brings other changes–such as the types of donations we are looking for. Just like you, we are in the process of rotating...

It’s hard to believe Common Goods has been supporting the work of Bridges of Hope for five years! So much has happened, from the initial...

Did you ever think that you could give back by purchasing something for yourself? Well, you can! Shopping at Common Goods not only helps...

Amazing things are happening at Bridges of Hope, all because of you. Because of you, we are SO CLOSE to meeting the challenge of...

Click here to learn more about Common Goods! September marks the 4th anniversary of Common Goods being a part of the Bridges of Hope...

We are excited start offering up-cycling how-to instructions on our blog from Common Goods.  Each month we will give you one step by step...

Ever wonder where you could buy a nearly-life-sized Orangutan Puppet? What about a Snowman Pinata? A bench made from a sleigh bed?  A...

Washing Windows! At Common Goods, we are thankful for the hundreds of volunteers who help out every year! Volunteers help us get extra...

The following is a list I’ve compiled of our “Top Ten” most appreciated donations. These items are our best sellers, are the most sought...

Believe it or not, VHS tapes are popular at Common Goods–our customers are always looking for VHS tapes, DVDs and CDs in good condition...

by Jannoon28 http://bit.ly/sjW4Ic On Earth Day many individuals and groups around the world plant trees, clean up parks and recreation...

by savit keawtavee http://bit.ly/HC2RVF National Volunteer Week embodies the energy and power volunteers evoke on a daily basis as they...

Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy.  You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about...