Thrift Store Fall Decor

Colder weather is approaching, and unfortunately, COVID-19 hasn’t gone away, meaning we will be spending much of the Thanksgiving season indoors. Why not make the inside of our homes a place we would love to spend all this extra time? From small accent pieces to large seasonal ornaments, decorating your home can swaddle your living…

Support Us on AmazonSmile

Since the pandemic began, many of us have been turning to Amazon to safely purchase items from groceries to hand sanitizer, items that might not be found at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores. However, did you know that there is a way to purchase from Amazon while also supporting SVdPLA’s mission to end homelessness?…

SVdPLA’s 1st Virtual Annual Meeting

On Sunday, September, 27th, 2020, the feast day of our patron, St. Vincent de Paul, SVdPLA celebrated our dedicated Vincentian Volunteers at the first-ever Virtual Annual Meeting. We had the pleasure of having President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Renato Lima de Oliviera, as our keynote speaker. Thank you, Mr. Lima…

Halloween Costumes on a Budget

Halloween plans will look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be spooky fun! You can always walk around the neighborhood in your costume, have a virtual Halloween party, or celebrate indoors with your household. No matter how you choose to party, make sure to utilize thrift stores and slow…

Budget-Friendly Homeschool Hacks

Many parents are attempting to homeschool their children now that schools switched to distanced-learning due to COVID-19. See below for inspiration from seasoned homeschool experts and others to help you weather this school year. 1. Morning Reading Baskets  Inspired by The Middle Way Mom Kickstart your child’s morning by going through a basket of books to…