In the heart of Des Moines, where the practical Midwestern spirit meets the thrill of the hunt, sits a treasure trove that would make any bargain enthusiast weak at the knees – The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center on SE 14th Street.
This isn’t just any thrift store – it’s a sprawling wonderland of possibilities where one person’s castoffs become another’s prized possessions.
Let me tell you, friends, I’ve seen my share of secondhand shops, but this place?
It’s the kind of spot that turns “I’m just going to pop in for five minutes” into a three-hour adventure that ends with you wondering how you’re going to fit that vintage coffee table into your sedan…