ReStore
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Sustainable Fashion: Donate Clothing to our ReStores!
Photo by Becca McHaffie on Unsplash Ever since Habitat Halton-Mississauga’s first social enterprise opened in 2002, it has been a common misconception that the ReStore is a male-centric thrift store, specializing in renovation supplies, construction materials, and miscellaneous hardware. While we do still specialize in the realm…
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Out with the Old: Donate Toys to our ReStores
Photo by Vanessa Bucceri on Unsplash Have you ever considered heading into a Habitat ReStore for that perfect Christmas present for your grandkids? No? Well, now you can! Don’t stress yourself out over the high prices at Toys ‘R Us and Mastermind Toys, just head over to…
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My Thrifting Senses are Tingling for Collectible Comics!
You’d probably be surprised by a lot of the unique items that make their way into Habitat HMD’s ReStores. From antique china sets to vintage books, you can find a wonderland of collectible merchandise on your thrifting adventures. (Pssst, you can keep up to date with our stock by…
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Take Your Kids to Work Day: IKEA Burlington Bedroom Edition
Pictured: IKEA Burlington employees Ana, Bonnie, Isabella, Melanie, Princess, and Sebastian pose in the new bedroom that grade 9 students have put together for Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga (Habitat HM). Take your kids to work day: an annual tradition where grade 9 students accompany their parents…
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The Holidays Have Come to Habitat HM’s ReStores!
Look, I know we’re BARELY past Halloween, but we’re already starting to see the winter holidays picking up in all of our ReStore locations! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc., or not, we can all get some joy out of a little seasonal spirit! This may seem a…
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Got Junk? One Person’s Trash is Another Person’s Treasure
Everyone goes through different phases of style as we evolve and get more in touch with our personal preferences. While we loved the trend at the time, we all have a past style choice that we might describe now as, well, trash. Do I need to remind you of the…
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Didn’t you know? Thrifting is in!
Why spend hundreds of dollars a month trying to keep up with the hottest trends (which, let’s be honest, will change again by next month) when that same money could get you a whole new wardrobe or living space! Say hello to your new favourite retail…
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X-Tile Canada: Building A Better Future, Tile by Tile
Habitat HM is “floored” by the generous donation of X-Tile Canada. For Edward Saunders, sales manager at X-Tile Canada, being able to donate product that helps us construct affordable homes for those who need it most is what makes it all worth…
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Milton ReStore: Open for Business
We have big news to share with you. Drum roll please… our Milton ReStore has finally re-opened! Saturday, July 27th the doors swung open to welcome its customers for the first time. With a space double the size of our previous Milton ReStore location, shoppers eagerly filed through the entrance…