3 Ways Second-Hand Can Speak Your Valentine’s Love Language
Valentine’s Day is upon us and with it the age-old pressure to come up with the perfect date night or gift idea. This year, the average American plans to spend almost $200 to impress their sweetheart, with the majority earmarked for Valentine’s Day-related gifts and experiences.
You can always get a bouquet and some chocolate – but what’s more thoughtful than gifting a one-in-a-million, second-hand find? Let’s explore three simple ways you can use thrifted gifts and gestures to speak your Valentine’s love language this year.
LOVE LANGUAGE: GIFTS
Rather than buying mass-produced items that end up discarded, get your Valentine a gift that’s as unique and sweet (to the environment) as they are to you! When you shop at Goodwill, you’re not only helping reduce the billions of tons of Valentine’s Day waste that end up in landfills each year, but you also get a chance to find something truly one-of-a-kind. Thanks to our ever-changing inventory, our store floors are always stocked with unique items and personalized gift ideas that you simply won’t be able to find elsewhere – and you help us divert over 25 million tons of waste from landfills in the process.
From on-trend vintage clothes and affordable jewelry to true collector items that will get hearts jumping, check out our tips and best practices to increase the chances of thrifting a gift that has your Valentine’s name written all over it. Not only will your sweetheart appreciate the time and effort you’ve invested by thrifting your gift, but your wallet and planet will thank you, too!
Not quite ready to let it all come down to fate? How about gifting your significant other, friend or family member an old-fashioned closet or garage clear-out?
LOVE LANGUAGE: ACTS OF SERVICE
Actions speak louder than words – and sometimes the easiest way to show up for your sweetheart is by taking a task or two off their plate. This Valentine’s Day, along with your chocolates, ask if you can help them clean or declutter a room or closet. Chances are, if your Valentine has been busy and piling on one too many things, you can help them free up some much-needed (head)space.
Pro Tip: Rather than allowing the donation pile to live in their garage or trunk for months, go the extra mile by dropping it off at one of our 43 conveniently-located stores or donation centers! By doing so, not only could your Valentine’s donations become a future treasure to someone else, but you are also supporting our employment and career services in one sweet sweep.
LOVE LANGUAGE: QUALITY TIME
We get it, dinner and a movie never disappoint. But why not turn your standard date night into a shared thrifting adventure? Whether you’re looking to spend less this year or simply want to spice up your Valentine’s Day plans, your local Goodwill store can become an exciting playground for fun couples’ thrifting challenges or last-minute date night shopping sprees. Together, you can pick out splashy dinner outfits or spend hours roaming the aisles for fun and inspiration. To stay extra budget-friendly, look out for our Color of the Week tag to find great items at 50% off!
PS: For all you late-night love birds, our stores are open until 9 p.m. on weekdays, including Valentine’s Day.
Now, that you’re equipped with all the secondhand ways you can speak your sweetheart’s love language this year, the only thing for us left to ask is, “Will You Be Our Valentine?”