Reduce, reuse and recycle with shops happy to take your Marie Kondo-ed contributions and supply you with great new stuff at prices you’ll be bragging about. Whether redecorating, renovating or just cashing in on your cast-offs, these spots help your budget and the environment.
1. The Attic
516 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.756.0281 | atticclothes.com
Cool and quirky, this is the place to find fashion cast-offs resold by the Valley’s hipsters. Vintage, retro, trendy clothes, jewelry and shoes populate the racks, and its location on Main Street in Bethlehem makes it a good stop for a quick perusal.
2. Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1053 Grape St., Whitehall | 610.776.7499 | habitatlv.org
From furniture and dishes to power tools, toilets and cabinetry, Habitat is a resale store with a big home improvement bent. Check here before the big-box stores for your next DIY project and help support shelter for communities in need.
3. Bears Repeating
7617 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown | 610.398.7187 | bearsrepeatingpa.com
Kids outgrow their clothes (and interests!) quickly. Turn a little profit on yesterday’s dinosaurs and save money on the next size up in gently used shoes, shirts, etc., at a celebrated kids’ consignment store that’s been in business for almost 30 years.
4. My Sister’s Closet
3400 Bath Pke., Bethlehem | 610.866.5715 | shopmysisterscloset.com
Tucked away in the Park Plaza building off Route 512, this tidy, bright little shop has interesting finds from the fancy to the casual, fun jewelry and a friendly staff. Your purchases benefit a restorative home for sexually exploited women.
5. Twice Chic Boutique
131 N. 3rd St., Easton | 610.297.4242 | twicechicboutique.com
This Easton consignment shop offers upscale brands and designer items at very tempting prices. An airy shopping space full of not-so-hidden gems, it could be the place to pass along stuff that’s no longer exciting you or to find your next fashion passion.