Blessing Strangers

@akalinus (44366)
United States
August 11, 2018 12:31pm CST
When I have been cleaning lately, I thought about how giving things away or to thrift stores can give value to others. Then, I thought of how I can add something extra. For instance, if giving away a purse, leave a penny or a dollar in it for the receiver. When giving a book, put a bookmark in it. A scarf, necklace, or belt completes a dress or fancy blouse. Can you think of other ways to bless strangers as you weed out stuff?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382307)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Aug 18
While it sounds a great idea, separate items might be removed when items are checked over before being displayed.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
12 Aug 18
@JudyEv Ours had a porch-like area outside the front. We displayed things for sale that were too big for the inside. We also had racks of clothes for a dollar a bag and a lot of 10 cent items.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
12 Aug 18
That is true. But sometimes they are left together. I volunteered in the donation department of a thrift store for a couple of years and we even arranged things together at times.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382307)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Aug 18
@akalinus Our thrift shops here have some really attractive windows at times.
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Babes Says
@BabeSays (8795)
• Mauritius
11 Aug 18
Never thought of that. It's a very good thought I'll do that the next time. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
11 Aug 18
I was not even thinking about it but just started typing this up and was amazed at what I had to say.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
11 Aug 18
@BabeSays That way, you can get rid of more than one thing at a time.
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Babes Says
@BabeSays (8795)
• Mauritius
11 Aug 18
@akalinus With great meaning. I think everyone should put this in practise.
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Hate2Iron
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
11 Aug 18
Oh, I like this idea and surprisingly enough, we did it just last night. We are just waiting for the person who is coming for the item.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
11 Aug 18
I have found that when you give things away, more come to you.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502620)
• Italy
12 Aug 18
Items are checked here before they donate to those in need. Everything I should add, would be taken away.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502620)
• Italy
12 Aug 18
@akalinus I know that they check to avoid to sent things to laundry and "wash" the money with the clothing.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
12 Aug 18
@LadyDuck Our shop only washed special things. I, on the other hand, launder money no matter how carefully I check.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
12 Aug 18
Yeah, that is a problem. When I worked at the thrift store, we had to check for money which was given to the shop. I sometimes put stuff in the free area of the laundromat. Anyone can donate stuff and take stuff according to need. It is on the honor system.
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
11 Aug 18
Those are wonderful ideas. When I gave a new wallet or purse to a child, I would put a little money in it.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
12 Aug 18
I am sure that the child really likes that. Stickers are another idea for a young child.
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Courage7
@Courage7 (19626)
• United States
11 Aug 18
Thats a lovely idea Jo Ann. I guess I could put new socks in a pair of shoes.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
11 Aug 18
There you go! I did not think of that. Thanks.
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Courage7
@Courage7 (19626)
• United States
11 Aug 18
@akalinus Welcome.and thank you too
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
11 Aug 18
@Courage7 The people here are full of good ideas and very creative too.
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