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in our closets that
neither fit nor flatter,
and items in our
homes that we no
longer use. Clear out
that clutter and turn
those unwanted
items into cash at
any of the many
consignment shops
in the County. In
addition to stores
that have been
offering new-to
you items for many
years (like
growing trend in response to the tight
economy, concerns for the environment
and a general desire to simplify our lives.
Everybody benefits: the person consigning
the items gets some cash for de-cluttering,
the person shopping gets items at reduced
prices and it's environmentally friendly.
t-shirt and one pair of jeans, you help
save a full pound of chemical fertilizer
and pesticide from being released into the
soil, water and atmosphere.
price level, every taste level and every
category. For instance, at
from builder's showhomes along with
new oriental rugs prices can be
negotiable, too.
one-of-a-kind artisan clothing as well as
hand-crafted jewelry by local artisans.
Regina Burgard had worked at
clothing and household items. She
opened
as well as sports equipment, memorabilia
and games. Lauren Somers opened
to recycle items from her children and
friends. Kim and Tom Meller, owners of
home. Their shop, at the corner of
Routes 24 and Jarrettsville Road, has
larger pieces of furniture, in addition
to clothing, accessories and jewelry by
local artisans.