#2 march

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Some of the mothers and children evicted from four tenements on East 79th Street find shelter and beds for the night at the American Labor Party headquarters at 1484 1st Avenue, March 2, 1950. The families were ousted from tenements to make room for upscale housing.

Photo: Marty Lederhandler for the AP

#vintage New York #1950s #Marty Lederhandler #eviction #tenements #March 2 #2 March #American Labor Party #evicted #gentrification

[adriheavymetal]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON BON JOVI

#jon bon jovi #bon Jovi #happy bday #2 march #glam metal #80s metal #rock n roll #hard rock #aor #rockstar #vocalist

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 2 March:

1718 – Birth of John Gore, Baron Annal, lawyer, politician and Chief Justice of the King’s Bench from 1764 to 1784. 1836 – Texas declares its independence from Mexico at a meeting in Washington on the Brazos, Texas. At the time, at least ten Irish-born soldiers were fighting at the Alamo (23 Feb-6 March) with Davy Crockett (Irish extraction). All would die four days later. 1871 – William…

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#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #2 March #Aran Islands #Co. Galway #Gladstone #History #History of Ireland #Home Rule #Ireland #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Susan Stockton Photography #Today in Irish History

[nerosunero]

2 March 2024, Dublin

#nerosunero #dublin #2 March

[dateinthelife]

2 March 1969

With the touring future of the Beatles in limbo, John Lennon accompanies Yoko Ono at a concert for 500 people in Cambridge. In the first solo live performance away from the Beatles, Lennon provides feedback from his guitar while Ono vocalizes, joined halfway though by John Stevens on percussion and piano and John Tchicai on saxophone. For half an hour.

#today in the life #john lennon #yoko ono #1969 #2 march

[wiiildflowerrr]

@5SOS: Good morning Calum

2 March 2015

#this day in 5sos history #5sos #5 seconds of summer #calum hood #ashton irwin #michael clifford #cashton #video #behind the scenes #2015 #2 march #football!cal #tw food

[oediex]

Some days are just about making it to the other side: bedtime. There are two rules:

Breathe. Just in and out. It's how time passes, which is a necessary requirement for making it through the day.

Eat. Something. Anything. This one is hard, because it requires preparation. You can't eat what's not available.

That's it. That's all. You don't need anything more to make it to bedtime. With any luck, tomorrow the rules will be less demanding, and there will be room for more.

#depression #mental health #mental illness #writing #my writing #a story every day #2 march #2024

[candy-sticks-zaza-blogs]

#one piece #sanji #happy birthday sanji #2 March #appreaciation post #him with curly hair

[rabbitcruiser]

National Old Stuff Day

National Old Stuff Day, on March 2, is the day when people across the country clean out their closets and garages, rediscover old treasures, and declutter their lives. Just in time for spring cleaning, National Old Stuff Day is a great opportunity to devote a day to tend to your closet, garage, attic, and other cluttered spaces that don’t get a lot of attention. But you don’t have to stop at things — maybe you want to change an old habit or try a new activity. Get creative with new ways to organize, appreciate, or get rid of ‘old stuff’ in your life!

History of National Old Stuff Day

Second-hand shopping was popular in Elizabethan England, where desirable upper-class clothing could be purchased at one of hundreds of London’s resale shops. Fashion changed quickly, and those with means purchased tailor-made garments or hired servants to make clothes for them. Most Britons, however, couldn’t afford the luxury of new clothing. Because clothing was meant to last, purchasing an outfit was a big investment. Second-hand shops served the majority of Londoners, who could buy up the clothes cast off by the upper classes. Clothing was sometimes sold multiple times, with garments getting cheaper as they became more patched and ratty. Nevertheless, having ready-made clothing available for a few pennies was a vast improvement over having to sew everything yourself.

Beginning in the early 20th century, Christian nonprofits and charity organizations essentially invented a new business sector by linking charity to capitalism and commerce. Seeing the need for second-hand clothing and household items among the urban poor, progressive reformers used this as an opportunity to link used goods to charity and use sales to raise money for various causes.

Thrift stores quickly wised up to consumer tastes, using department-store-like displays to reduce the stigma around used goods and encourage middle-class shoppers to patronize the stores. Slowly, thrift stores became a fixture of American culture. As Americans gained increased access to mass-produced, disposable goods, thrift stores offered a way to assuage consumers’ guilt by justifying their purchases as charitable and frugal. Thanks to the environmental movement, increased awareness of mass consumption, and the elevated popularity of thrift store shopping in pop culture, thrifting has become a fashionable hobby. The stigma around used goods has largely dissolved as ‘vintage’ replaced ‘secondhand’ and shoppers increasingly seek to reduce their consumption of new goods. Today, there are over 25,000 second-hand stores in the United States.

National Old Stuff Day timeline

1820

Secondhand Shopping Begins in America

Charity fairs, often hosted by churches or ladies’ charity groups, begin to rebrand secondhand shopping as a charitable act.

1902

Goodwill Industries Founded

Reverend Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister, starts Goodwill by collecting used goods and training his employees to repair them for sale.

1919

‘Thrift Shop’ Coined

The first recorded use of the term ‘thrift shop’ occurs in 1919 — just a decade later, the Great Depression would lead Goodwill to open over 200 stores nationwide.

1995

eBay and Craigslist Revolutionize Secondhand Shopping

Both popular online marketplaces launch, revolutionizing online shopping for secondhand items.

National Old Stuff Day FAQs

What items should I donate to thrift stores?

Just because you’re ready to donate an item doesn’t mean a thrift store necessarily wants it. Don’t donate items that are too damaged, dirty, or out of date. Some useful donations are high-quality cookware, dishes, children’s books, and clothing in good condition without stains or rips.

Is thrifting sanitary?

Most thrift stores take care to sort through items and remove any that are damaged or stained. Many also don’t accept items like mattresses or baby toys that could breed germs or bugs. However, you should still wash thrift store clothing before wearing it and use your judgment when buying things like upholstered furniture that might be difficult to clean.

How do I find the best thrift stores near me?

Check internet message boards for your community, ask your friends, and search websites like Yelp to find the most popular thrift stores in your area. You can also seek out swap meets and seasonal vintage markets.

National Old Stuff Day Activities

Clean out your space: Even the most minimalist among us can benefit from taking a good look at our space. Start with the small things: Do all your pens work? Give them a try and throw out the ones that don't.

Donate intentionally: When you're ready to donate your old stuff, do it with purpose. Donating to specific causes — for example, Dress for Success collects suits for job interviews — can help reduce waste and ensure clothing actually reaches those who need it.

Change an old habit: Do you have an unhealthy habit you'd like to change or a new habit you want to take up? Maybe it's a dietary change, a new hobby, or a new way of thinking. Use today to set an intention and commit yourself to altering one habit over the next year.

5 Interesting Facts About Thrift Stores

Thrifting is popular: Around one in five Americans regularly shop at thrift stores, and many pride themselves on buying used and finding secondhand treasures.

Most secondhand clothes never get sold: Your donated clothing may not always see a second life — in fact, over 80% of second-hand clothing eventually ends up in landfills or incinerators.

Thrift stores as consumer educators: Although many people now shop at thrift stores to reduce their consumption and avoid sending items to landfills, thrift stores also had an early role in shaping American consumer behavior and essentially training the American shopper.

Resale brings in billions: The thrift store industry makes a lot of money — in 2014, Goodwill Industries alone made more than $5 billion in sales.

Beanie Babies and the rise of eBay: eBay executives have cited the Beanie Baby craze as a major factor in the early growth of the company.

Why We Love National Old Stuff Day

It saves you money: Buying used helps you spend less and acquire interesting items you may not find elsewhere. You can get great deals on clothing and housewares at your local thrift stores.

It helps conserve resources: Giving an old item a second (or third) life is a great way to avoid producing new things and using up precious resources. When you buy a thrift store item, you reduce, reuse, and recycle all at the same time!

It's fun! Finding the perfect stuff at a thrift store can be extremely rewarding. Bring a friend and see what treasures you can discover at your local resale shops.

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[bey-life]

#beyoncé #beyonce #cowboy carter #act ii #act 2 #its almost time y'all #march 2024

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Sparks fly as a worker engaged in dismantling the huge Wrigley gum sign overlooking Times Square cuts through a steel support with a torch, March 2, 1942. Two months earlier, the U.S. had launched the “Salvage for Victory” program, in which metal salvaged from ordinary civilian objects was used to build ships, airplanes, bombs, etc., for the war.

Photo: Robert Kradin for the AP via the NY Daily News

#vintage New York #1940s #Robert Kradin #Bob Kradin #World War II #March 2 #2 March #Salvage for Victory #scrap metal drive #recycled metal #weapons from metal #home front

[why-the-heck-not]

makes a to do list. gets too stressed to start on it before it’s waaaaay to late (ohno!!)

#it’s not even funny or like maybe it’s so ridiculous that it is idk #the deadline is today #I had 2 weeks and I have barely done anything #and now I’m going to return it late and it will be a miracle if it’s any good #why did I do this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #studyblr #bookblr #booklr #books #study #reading #aesthetic #read #book #chaotic academia #dark academia #march 2024 #2024

[tecchen5]

march!!

#forgot 2 post this here lol #honkai star rail #hsr #march 7th

[nerosunero]

2 March 2023, Dublin. Shit

#2 March #Dublin #nerosunero

[dateinthelife]

2 March 1964

On this date, the Beatles joined Equity moments before beginning their first film.

#today in the life #2 March #1964 #the Beatles

[wiiildflowerrr]

@Michael5SOS: 🤓

2 March 2018

#this day in 5sos history #5sos #5 seconds of summer #michael clifford #michael 5sos #black and white photos #2018 #2 march #glasses!5sos #michael in glasses