When was the last time you donated to an op shop?

[Anila]

I actually donate on a regular basis, about once a month hubby takes bags of clothes and toys etc to the life line bin, i get given a lot of clothes and shoes for dds age 3 and 4, so as i do the washing i just put in the charity bag clothes that are still inn good nic, but they have a lot of.
I am constantly culling the toy boxs, and just before xmas i do a massive cull.

My problem is, that cause i have 5 kids, people see me as a charity, as give me soo much stuff, and most of it really isnt charity worthy either, they just too lazy to deal with it so i get given it. lol.

[Rouge]

Awww yay! That makes me so happy

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I hafta say, I've never donated to an op shop. However, my mum and her sisters and mum started a 'Clothes Day' when mum and her sisters had young families - they would put out all the stuff the kids had outgrown that was still good, and encourage others to do the same. They'd display it and Grandma's garage (HUGE!), and on the first Friday of the new season, everyone would flock to Grandma's to swap clothes and munch on some goodies G had made, and generally have a good time.

So everyone got new clothes for the new season, and all it cost was a plate of food! So that's where all our clothes go when we have a clearout

[Fleur]

We last donated the week before Christmas. We do fairly regularly... every time one of the kids rooms has a clean out We also have a bag under the stairs of bits & pieces that gets dropped off when it's full.

Sunflowa_girlie, that is a great idea, love it!!

[DaintreeDream]

I always seem to have an op shop pile somewhere in my house.

The last time I actually donated was about 2 months ago but it was alot, I had clothes, unopened dinner sets and wine glasses, nic nacks, toys, books and various other very usable items.

My pile at the moment consists of clothing that I never want to wear again, but is in great condition for someone else.

Our little local op shop actually just moved from a tiny little shop to one about 4 times its size so I think that is a good sign that they are recieving regular donations which is great to see .

[Indadhanu]

WOOHOO we just did We're also about to do a toy run to our local Red Cross store where MIL used to work. I feel better doing it that way, and know they actually get inside the store, rather than in the bins, because the bins in our area just get trashed

Our local area does bag days, where we get a big yellow (I think it was yellow, but the colour isn't really important) garbage bag in the mailbox, and we can put all the things we want to donate in it, leave it next to our mailbox on a designated day, and someone will come pick it up and take it to the shop for us. Great idea I reckon, heaps of people took advantage of that. It was Salvo's I think.

occasionally I find a hideous item of clothing that I can cut up and turn into something else, so it's always a bit of fun browsing around and trying to recognise the potential in some stuff.

Woohoo, gotta lova that! hehehehe!

[~Trish~]

I donate constantly to our local op shops. When I was pregnant with DD and "nesting" I took boot loads of things every week LOL!

I'm a big believer in recycling used things (hence why I have my pre-loved baby goods business ), it's so good for the environment and great for those who can't afford to buy new things. I always have a bit of a fossick while I'm dropping stuff into the op shops and have found some great stuff!

[Kitt3n]

All the time.

DD's school have an end of year disco - you need to bring a gift to give the Salvos if you are going to be let in the door. They also do a clothing and a toy run a few times a year.

A few months ago we gave a fridge, blender, clothes to Father O'Reily. If you are in Sydney and have anything to give it truly is a great cause.

[beckoes]

I have a big box under the house and i fill it over a few months and take it in to the local cancer charity shop when its full. Mainly stuff that i wouldnt hang on to for child #2...clothes, toys etc, and books etc.
Also when MIl passed away in july we gave ALOT to the vinnies in sydney, ALOT of furniture, beds, all kitchen stuff. Everything that wasnt sentimental or an antique went to vinnies, they came and took it all away for us!
Im getting married in August next year and for the wedding favours im collecting little sherry/port type glasses from the local op shops, about 20c each so a pretty cheap solution to an expecive item.

[Rouge]

Awesomeness! I hope that people who are reading this and perhaps have never donated think about it Recycling doesn't just mean food containers. Even old Christmas decorations or lights! It all helps!

[maz]

Recycling doesn't just mean food containers. Even old Christmas decorations or lights! It all helps!

OMG did you see what I donated??? One box full of christams deco's that I was sick of the sight of but still perfect.

I also donate food that I get in my Chrisco hampers to St Vinnies food drive the boy's school have every year. Every bit helps

[ss_storm]

i have a big bag of clothes to take in...just have to get off my bum and take it to the store!

[Rouge]

LOL Maz yes I have my third eye watching you!

My mission over the next 4 weeks is to do a 27 fling boogie once a week. With 27 things we don't need to take to the op shop

[Ozstar]

We donate regularly and we donate anything and everything. We did a BIG clean out just before DD arrived and another before Christmas. I already have another bag of clothes to go. I sorted out all our old baby things today and have contacted our local womens shelter to find out if it is any good to them before I give it to the op shop.

[Doing my best]

Every time I have a clean out. Before I had DS.

I check if family/friends need or want anything, then anything else goes to the op shop. Anything that is broken goes to DH's work to go in the skip there.

[~Kim~]

Ha Rouge a girl after my own heart!
We do regularly via the 27 fling boogie lol. I have an ongoing bag in the linen room and an ongoing pile in the garage.