The Thrill of the Bargain!
I must admit- I love finding second-hand treasures! 🌟 There's something so thrilling about discovering an item that's just perfect for you, especially when it's had a little bit of history. Just like the tool I found on Facebook Marketplace, it's like these items are just waiting for someone to give them a new life and purpose. And the best part? It's a win-win for everyone involved! Saving money while giving an item a new home feels like a little celebration of resourcefulness and sustainability.
And then there's Friendly, my pre-loved Roomba! Isn't it just heartwarming to think that these items come with their own stories? Meeting the previous owner and learning about Friendly's backstory adds such a personal touch to the experience. It's like adopting a new member into the family, one that comes with character and a history of its own. This connection we build, not just with the items but with their previous owners, adds a whole new layer of joy to the experience.
The journey towards decluttering and mindful accumulation is an eye-opener, isn't it? 🌈 It's so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of buying new, but when we stop and think about the impact—on our wallets, our spaces, and our planet—the idea of borrowing, lending, and thrifting becomes even more appealing. Whether it's offering your dishes for a plastic-free party or finding joy in giving away home-grown goodies, every little action leads us towards a more sustainable and connected world. Let's keep celebrating the joy of sharing, reusing, and being kind to our planet. Together, we can make a difference, one pre-loved item at a time!
Here are some ideas for places that lend items, give them away, trade or sell pre-loved:
Los Angeles County libraries: you can borrow for FREE: instruments, hiking gear, movies, books, beach and national park passes, tools, Chromebooks, and more.
Craigslist: craigslist.org free section: furniture and more...
Freecycle: www.freecycle.org “Reuse and keep good stuff out of our landfills”
Facebook Free: www.facebook.com Give your items away to someone who wants them.
Facebook Ask, Borrow, Give: www.facebook.com
BuyNothing: buynothingproject.org Give, share… but no money here!
Barter UP: barteruponline.com Only trades
OfferUp: offerup.com buy and sell items locally
Haveneed.com: www.haveneed.co exchange items with others
Olio: olioapp.com/en free app for “passing on things you no longer need to people nearby”
Too Good to Go: www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us app for food that is discounted at various restaurants
Rent the Runway: www.renttherunway.com rent clothes for special occasions or even vacations and work.
Thrift stores!!!! Everything from platters to salt and pepper shakers to clothes and home decor. Wait until you see how many brand-new Stanley cups show up there! It’s so fun and you can find unique and fun things.
Athleta and other retail stores have a “pre-loved” section: (e.g.) athleta.thredup.com
ThredUp: www.thredup.com second-hand clothing
Deepop: www.depop.com second-hand clothing
Poshmark: poshmark.com second-hand clothing
Mercari: www.mercari.com second-hand clothing