On a recent shopping trip (yes, I was shopping at locally owned stores:)), I stopped in a store called "Browse". From the first glance this looked a like second-hand furniture store and what luck was that, because after moving I need to fill my much larger house with furniture:) As I walked around the store, I couldn't believe all the low prices for such nice pieces of furniture. I spoke with the gentleman in the back and he told me that this was a completely non-profit store. The store was donated to them, and the people working in the store were volunteers from the Arthritis Foundation. Everything in the store was donated and all proceeds go to the Arthritis foundation. I thought this was great! They also have dishes and lots of stuffed animals as well. We bought this adorable little bear for my daughter (she had to have it) for a steal. It's a brand new bear with the tags still on it. She hugged it the whole way home! So please, before you go out shopping for stuffed animals or furniture (and many other miscellaneous items including books), stop by "Browse" located at 410 12th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205 or go to www.arthritis.org and see if there is a similar store in your area. You can save money, save the planet (by recycling) and help a good cause all at the same time!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Arthritis Foundation
On a recent shopping trip (yes, I was shopping at locally owned stores:)), I stopped in a store called "Browse". From the first glance this looked a like second-hand furniture store and what luck was that, because after moving I need to fill my much larger house with furniture:) As I walked around the store, I couldn't believe all the low prices for such nice pieces of furniture. I spoke with the gentleman in the back and he told me that this was a completely non-profit store. The store was donated to them, and the people working in the store were volunteers from the Arthritis Foundation. Everything in the store was donated and all proceeds go to the Arthritis foundation. I thought this was great! They also have dishes and lots of stuffed animals as well. We bought this adorable little bear for my daughter (she had to have it) for a steal. It's a brand new bear with the tags still on it. She hugged it the whole way home! So please, before you go out shopping for stuffed animals or furniture (and many other miscellaneous items including books), stop by "Browse" located at 410 12th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205 or go to www.arthritis.org and see if there is a similar store in your area. You can save money, save the planet (by recycling) and help a good cause all at the same time!
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