Bree on a Budget | The Thrill of Thrift featuring Jai Von Westphalen of the Drip

The Thrill of Thrift Featuring Jai of Pueblo Drip | Celebrating 6 Months of Bree on a Budget In this special episode of The Thrill of Thrift, host Bree Pappan celebrates the six month anniversary of her popular Pueblo Star Journal column Bree on a Budget. To mark the occasion, Bree sits down with Jai, owner of Pueblo Drip, one of Pueblo’s most unique thrift and consignment spaces. Located at 416 N. Santa Fe Dr., Pueblo Drip is more than a thrift store. It is a community shared space dedicated to supporting local artists and helping marginalized members of the community. The shop is Latinx, nonbinary, and queer owned and its mission goes far beyond resale by creating programs that directly support people in need. In this episode, Bree and Jai talk about: The thrill of discovering one of a kind vintage and thrift treasures How consignment and donation programs support local vendors and artists The Drip free store, which redistributes donated items to help Pueblo’s unhoused community Community initiatives including a women’s only Friday program that offers services such as showers, haircuts, hot meals, bike repair, and more How thrifting can help people stretch their budgets while strengthening community connections Pueblo Drip welcomes walk in donations of clothing, shoes, personal hygiene products, and nonperishable food. Items in good condition may receive store credit while other items are redistributed through the free store to support those in need. This episode also celebrates the March issue of the Pueblo Star Journal, which features a special four page pullout section called the Bree on a Budget Savings Guide, packed with tips to help readers stretch their dollars while supporting local businesses. New items arrive at Drip every day. That means every visit is a treasure hunt. The fun of thrifting is never knowing what you will discover next, whether it is a vintage jacket, a unique gift, or something that perfectly fits your style. Visit Pueblo Drip 416 N. Santa Fe Dr. Pueblo, Colorado Listen in and discover why the thrill of thrift is not just about saving money. It is about building community. PUEBLO DRIP WEBSITE