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
Dec 30, 20161 min read
2016 in Pictures
Here are just a few shots from 2016, highlighting the enormous person-power that is involved in making Bridges of Hope and Common Goods...
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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
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
Dec 27, 20121 min read
His Blessings Abound
From all of us here at Bridges of Hope, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We have nearly reached our $60,000 goal and are VERY thankful...
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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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sarah5365
Feb 10, 20122 min read
Common Goods Treasures Go Global
Contributions by Claire Erholtz, Common Goods Summer Retail Staff; and Jim Nagy, Common Goods Volunteer ——————————————————————- Last...
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sarah5365
Jan 17, 20121 min read
Recycle Mania
Posted by Suzanne Welch, Common Goods General Manager. Common Goods held its first two-day Recycle Mania event on Jan 6-7, 2012. We had a...
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sarah5365
Dec 28, 20112 min read
Having Christmas Every Day
Photo by Michal Marcol http://bit.ly/freedigitalphotosMarcol This Christmas, many of us will have ventured out into stores to purchase...
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sarah5365
Dec 12, 20113 min read
Having an Upcycled Christmas
So my extended family has this somewhat quirky (although not completely unique to us) tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas...
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