Saturday, September 4, 2010

Good Will

The last time I was in a Good Will when I was back in college in desperate need of 70s attire for a sorority party. Note, nothing against Good Will, just I wasn't a fan of 70s clothing when I was little so having to scrounge for it in the 90s wasn't ideal.

But, as my boyfriend says, all the bags of clothing in the back of the car as I try to catch the Salvation Army or Good will isn't "good will" if I'm still driving around with it 3 months later. I know, I know there are those bins but they are usually full. And leaving stuff outside even in trash bags so nothing gets dirty in the bins seems counterproductive.

Fast forward and I discovered a Good Will Store on my way to work. Fancy displays in the windows and it included a donation center. Inside looked like a department store featuring a wide range of men, women's and children's clothing, house wares, books, DVDs, accessories, etc. Including suits and cocktail dresses!Seriously, I could have used that during the 18 month stretch of 26 weddings. Since those dresses are still expensive even if the bride isn't picking your attire. I digress.

More importantly, a packed parking lot meant people were utilizing or contributing to its services. Needless to say, I feel productive since the car is now empty and hopefully, the clothes I dropped off will find a good home. Now to tackle the rest of my weekend to do list!

7 comments:

  1. Good idea. I've got one about twenty minutes away. Should start giving things the old heave-ho. Might even start with books!

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  2. There is also one on 211 (it might be a Salvation Army?) - make sure to get a receipt if you itemize! Books I donated to a Literacy bookstore up in Monticello. The proceeds go to the literacy program.

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  3. I did get a receipt and I actually bought a 25 dollar hardcover from an author I never heard of before. While feeling slightly guilty, I figured if I read this and like it, off to the book store next time.

    Liz - good to know since I'm sure between my mom and I well, we could open our own little store. LOL

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  4. Sounds good. Been doing this for years and also go to People to People but that's mostly food and school supplies.

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  5. Glad you had a productive day! Good luck with the rest of the to do list!!!

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  6. It's always nice to check things off your to-do list! Makes you feel like you've actually accomplished something. ;)

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  7. HI Yolanda,
    My husband's pet peeve is having 4 garbage bags full of clothes or shoes that I never seem to have time to drop off! We have a Goodwill store I drive to in Newburgh, and they also have great kid's videos so it is a treat to take them. I always find the bins are full too!

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