Was walking with a friend in Hoboken and she wanted to check out the thrift shop. Upon entering it…read morewas crowded with lots of people trying to find bargains like a garage sale. They had a lot of items from nick nacks to clothing. As I sorted thru some items I didn't find anything I wanted but my friend was able to find a nice dress for a good price.

Donate elsewhere. Rude judgmental staff. Left crying. Told them I was donating what I could sort…read moreafter a divorce and baby's death. The greyish brunette woman, older in age, that I gave my donations to opened up the bins outside, dug through and picked out the worst items, including a clean pair of underwear to hold and shame up in my face in public like a dog and scolded me (my mistake, I missed some small items during sorting, but I don't think harassment is acceptable). The entire experience was humiliating and meant to humiliate. She rolled her eyes at valuables like designer shoes and large brass candelabras inside the bins. I had some heavier bins. Neighbors unrelated to this organization off the street helped me while this woman said "we don't do that here" (I grew up Christian, and these are not Christian values). She looked up and down at me and asked if I "even had children's clothes" and I said "I didn't think so." Whatever baby stuff was in there was high quality and unused. She locked eyes with me for a while scowling. She rolled her eyes later at the designer diaper bag with tag still affixed. I left crying. There are many other more reputable places in the area that are kind, more down to earth and cater towards middle-class clientele. I like the ones near Central Ave and the homeless shelter definitely needs goods. I recommend not going here and supporting this business. If you choose so, you put donations by their side door.

A great place to donate the stuff you don't need anymore and to find treasures you didn't know you…read moreneeded. The proceeds go to charity and the staff is friendly and helpful. There is a large parking lot.

The Big Re-use is not what it used to be . The past few years items are very old , used and not in…read moregood shape . I always donated furniture for pick -up . Good quality and in great condition, however they have refused or simply have not answered my emails or applications . i Have now realized if they don't pick up , or pick up much much less ,, the items sold are not going to be what they use to be .. seems now it's somewhat of a Big junk yard .

this is the best place for a Reseller to go to find the most amazing treasures…read more So many good items at a low price. Very nice friendly staff always happy to go and shop there.

There's a lot of junk at their church thrift shop off Fairview Ave. I'm sure good items are donated…read moreto this thrift shop frequently so where do the good valuable items go? I suspect the volunteers take them. It's the only explanation.

Small thrift boutique with nice finds. Wished they had more large sizes and more shoes. But…read morewhatever they had was good quality & good brands. The prices are insanely reasonable. Other than the higher end brands & jewelery, everything is $5. Except today was Half Off Day so I was ecstatic about that! I got a dress AND sweater for $5. Staff was so helpful and friendly! What i love most about this place is that a portion of sales goes back into the community. Whenever it's the local schools or to senior centers or families in need. So not only are we saving money & saving landfills but we're also helping out.

Amazing little thrift shop. Clean. Great prices. Nice items in good condition. Have been several…read moretimes. Recommend!!

I will say when I walked in a was a bit overwhelmed because the space is small with lots of…read moreclothing racks. I was the only person in the store. The woman at the counter is delightful. They had name brand purses, shoes, ties and blazers. I left with several items totalling under $30. I am so glad I found this little gem of a store. Parking was free.

Several years ago I made a commitment to contribute $25 per month to support this charity…read more Unfortunately, I have had to cancel this and have been trying to do so since May. Since there is nobody in the office, there is nobody for me to contact. All letters and emails have gone unanswered. They had the nerve to mail me recently to make a year end donation. I wrote and demanded that they remove my name from all mailing lists and cease to charge my credit card every month. Every month since June they have found a way to charge my credit card even though a Merchant block has been placed. Thankfully, American Express has handled the dispute every month and they have credited my account.

Goodwill closed in March 2020 when the pandemic started. A new Goodwill is said to be conducted…read morewith new space and helpful directives for homeless individuals. Goodwill is temporarily closed in Newark, NJ. The understanding is 2 or 3 years from the beginning of the Covid-19 situation which began in March 2020.

THE GOOD -----------------…read more+ Large, scenic park with LOTS and lots and lots of cherry blossoms (more than in Washington D.C.!) for viewing during Cherry Blossom season. + On specific days, during the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, there are special events - such as Family Day, Bloomfest - which include the presence of food trucks and activities (bounce castles, music) for kids. + Trails are easily walkable by people of all ages. + There is a clean, large playground, basketball courts towards the southeast end of the park. + A majority of the park encompasses a lake and a pond, which makes the walking very serene. + Parking is allowed inside of the park along the roads, so feel free to drive into it instead of parking outside of the park. THE NOT SO GOOD ----------------------------- - On those verrrrry popular days to visit (e.g., weekends during the Cherry Blossom Festival), parking can be chaotic inside of the park, so come early in the morning and bring your patience. MIXED THOUGHTS ---------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

Did you know, Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey, has the largest single collection in the…read moreUnited States, with about 5,300 trees in 18 varieties. April is the time to go as they are in their peak bloom season. You will be rewarded with beautiful and scenic walking trails and picnic lunches under cherry blossoms. The park runs its annual Cherry Blossom Festival as well as multiple events such as the Cherry Blossom Bike Race Challenge, and the Cherry Blossom 10K run that happened last Sunday, April 12th. The weather was excellent, and there was plenty of community pride as everyone showed up. You can also be a spectator, should you choose to, if you don't want to partake in the run. Family Day will be taking place on April 18th. For those who wish to take in the scenery only, the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center renovation has been completed since last Fall of 2023. Inside, there are comfortable bathrooms, an artificial but exceptional-looking year-round cherry blossom tree in full bloom, and a souvenir center where you can purchase sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. Proceeds benefit Branch Brook Park Alliance in care of the park, according to the Branch Brook Park's website. The entire Welcome Center has a modern and open feel throughout the building as it has plenty of natural lighting and high vaulted ceilings. As you enter, to your immediate right, you will find the gallery space with historical displays and a mural depicting the vast collection of cherry blossoms and their history. If you are ever in the area, this is absolutely worth a visit and yes, it is completely free.

Love Your Furniture Again Antiques is my favourite new curio shop. Located in the working class…read moresection of Staten Island's North Shore known as Stapleton - 638 Bay Street, very near the Stapleton Station train stop and not far from the Ferry - the price range is "From two dollars and up," according to the manager. They have great hours too - well suited for working people. Closed on Tuesdays, they are open 11 am to 8 pm on weekdays and from 11 to 6 on weekends. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and the items for sale are just terrific. If you want a true antique that is unique and in great shape you may pay a couple of hundred dollars but not thousands. This is not a thrift store and yet it is affordable. What caught my eye were the two very large animals in the window display. Prior to the store opening I shot a photo of the window display, focusing on one of the creatures - this image was a very popular item on flickr. My photo wound up in the "In Explore" group which is a highly sought after honour. I generally get from 200-300 hits on an image and 8-10 favourites - the window display from Love Your Furniture got over 5400 hits and 67 faves. What was the item? A large, pink, jewel encrusted, bird or mammal of some sort. When the store opened I ventured in to see what the creature was - it, and the jewel encrusted golden giraffe that graces the other side of the window display, was apparently part of a carousel at one time. This truly unique item and many more diminutive but equally interesting items await the visitor at this gem of a store. In addition to antiques the store features handmade items by Yana, one of the owners - one such item is a gorgeous decoupage end table. If you are on the Island to check out our great street art - and Stapleton is the epicenter of this activity - stop by Love Your Furniture Again Antiques. Bring your wallet as there is literally something for everyone. If you are looking for something in particular, call the shop at 917.525.6686. Oh, BTW, they restore antiques too! To see more pictures check out the store's presence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourfurnitureagain/