#shopping

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...

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...

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...

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...

Great Partnerships, Guaranteed

Amazing things are happening at Bridges of Hope, all because of you. Because of you, we are SO CLOSE to meeting the challenge of...

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...

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...

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...

Having an Upcycled Christmas

So my extended family has this somewhat quirky (although not completely unique to us) tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas...