The Power of Hope
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...
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sarah5365
May 1, 20171 min read
Dressed to Bless
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,...
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sarah5365
Mar 14, 20173 min read
Spring Cleaning (and Giving)
A combination of the recent stretch of unseasonably warm weather combined with recent weight loss triggered my inner spring cleaner a...
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sarah5365
Jul 1, 20151 min read
Common Goods Now Open in Crosslake!
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...
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sarah5365
Jun 29, 20152 min read
Summer Donations at Common Goods
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...
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sarah5365
Mar 5, 20152 min read
The Role of Volunteers at Common Goods
Bridges of Hope owns and operates a thrift store called Common Goods, which is located at 16227 Hwy 371 North in Baxter, Minnesota. If...
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sarah5365
Jan 27, 20152 min read
The Art of Upcycling
At Common Goods we are fortunate to receive a variety of unique furniture pieces from our generous donors. Some of these items can go...
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sarah5365
Oct 2, 20142 min read
The Fall Season at Common Goods
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...
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sarah5365
Sep 12, 20142 min read
Common Goods–5 Years and 5 Ways to Say Thanks!
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...
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sarah5365
Apr 4, 20141 min read
Common Goods for the Common Good
Did you ever think that you could give back by purchasing something for yourself? Well, you can! Shopping at Common Goods not only helps...
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sarah5365
Nov 21, 20133 min read
Great Partnerships, Guaranteed
Amazing things are happening at Bridges of Hope, all because of you. Because of you, we are SO CLOSE to meeting the challenge of...
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sarah5365
Sep 11, 20132 min read
Happy 4th Anniversary Common Goods!
Click here to learn more about Common Goods! September marks the 4th anniversary of Common Goods being a part of the Bridges of Hope...
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sarah5365
Jul 3, 20132 min read
Upcycling Tip of July
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...
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sarah5365
Jun 3, 20132 min read
Something for Everyone
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...
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sarah5365
Apr 15, 20132 min read
Volunteers Make a Difference at Common Goods
Washing Windows! At Common Goods, we are thankful for the hundreds of volunteers who help out every year! Volunteers help us get extra...
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sarah5365
Nov 30, 20122 min read
Common Goods’ Top 10 Most Appreciated Donations
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...
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sarah5365
Sep 11, 20121 min read
Wanted: VHS Tapes
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...
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sarah5365
Apr 25, 20121 min read
Earth Day 2012
by Jannoon28 http://bit.ly/sjW4Ic On Earth Day many individuals and groups around the world plant trees, clean up parks and recreation...
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sarah5365
Apr 25, 20121 min read
Volunteer Appreciation Week
by savit keawtavee http://bit.ly/HC2RVF National Volunteer Week embodies the energy and power volunteers evoke on a daily basis as they...
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sarah5365
Mar 9, 20121 min read
The Heart of the Beast
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about...
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