August 17 - National Thrift Store Day

 

Happy National Thrift Store Day! On August 17, get ready for some bargain shopping! Nearly any and every town in the United States offers a thrift shop or second-hand store. Therefore, there’s no excuse not to celebrate. 

A thrift shop (also known as a thrift store, charity shop, hospice shop, second-hand shop, consignment or resale shop) is a retail establishment that sells gently used items.  

Typically, charitable organizations run the stores to raise money according

hopping at a thrift store isn’t even about the price (that’s just a bonus!), but instead, it’s about the adventure of finding vintage and antique items.  

While thrift shopping helps the budget, it also helps the environment. Every item purchased from a thrift shop is one less item in a landfill. It’s recycling at its best! 

Other Benefits of Thrifting: 

• • Redecorate on a budget – Thrifty shoppers know styles come and go. Find the one you’re looking for at the thrift store. 

• • Dress for less – No matter the occasion, #CelebrateEveryDay with styles galore! 

• • Enhance your budget – By saving money thrift shopping, you’ll have more money for more important things. 

• • Expand your library – Books of all kinds find their way to the thrift stores. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

 
Seek some specials at the Thrift Shops in your area. If you have items you no longer use, consider donating them. 

Check your local thrift shops for deals and make a day of shopping with a friend. Another option, find out how you can volunteer.  

Use #ThriftShopDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® was unable to find the origin of National Thrift Shop Day. 

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August 17 - I LOVE My Feet Day!

 

Happy National I LOVE My Feet Day! Today is observed annually on August 17. This is a day to appreciate how valuable our feet are, to practice good foot care and pamper our feet. 

Our feet are our primary mode of transportation. They quietly and faithfully help us stand, swim, run, walk, play sports, jog, skip and dance. They also take us to school and work.  

Our feet withstand all the things we do in our everyday lives and accomplish things our hands cannot. 

Taking care of our feet is important for preventing long-term problems. Years of wear and tear can be hard on them, as can disease, bad circulation, improperly trimmed toenails and poorly fitting shoes. 

Practicing good foot care is easy. Elevating your feet when you sit is a relaxing way to help reduce swelling. Stretching, walking or having a gentle foot massage aids circulation.  

A warm foot bath is also helpful. Make sure your feet are dry before putting on shoes. Wearing shoes when outside provides your feet better protection. 

Seventy-five percent of the adult population has a foot problem and improper shoe choices account for the majority of those problems.  

Wearing properly fitted shoes with good arch support, getting foot massages and regular pedicures can reduce foot problems. If you have persistent foot pain, consulting a podiatrist can help. 

"The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." ~Leonardo da Vinci 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

For more Good Foot Care Tips and information on I LOVE My Feet Day! click on one of these links below: 

ilovemyfeetdays.com 

twitter.com/ilovemyfeetday and twitter.com/ilovemyfeetdays 

https://www.facebook.com/I-Love-My-Feet-Day-August-17-540315089441321/ and 

https://www.facebook.com/I-Love-My-Feet-DayS-1451398108521913/ 

Pamper your feet today with a foot massage or pedicure. Share photos of your rejuvenated feet on social media using #ilovemyfeetday 

HISTORY 

In May 2015, National I LOVE My Feet Day! was submitted by African-American founder and CEO of CjQEnterprises, LLC. and children's author Carolyn D. Jenkins. She is the author of the My Feet: An Ode (2015). 

The Registrar at National Day Calendar® declared National I LOVE My Feet Day! to be observed annually on August 17. 

MEDIA CONTACT 

Carolyn D. Jenkins – woyhcjqenter@gmail.com 

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@cjqenterprises 

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