{"id":409006972,"date":"2020-05-27T20:07:57","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T01:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409006972"},"modified":"2021-05-27T20:08:29","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T01:08:29","slug":"connect-with-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/connect-with-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Vintage Shopping Can Help You Connect with Loved Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For those of us into vintage shopping, it can become more of a way of life rather than just a hobby. But that doesn\u2019t mean that we can\u2019t find ways to invite our loved ones to join us, particularly when we\u2019re physically going through <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/how-to-thrift-store-shop\/\">thrift stores<\/a> or exploring estate sales.<\/p>\n<p>These ideas are flexible in a lot of ways, too, whether you\u2019re trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind-diagnostics.org\/blog\/complicated-grief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mourn someone<\/a>, connect with a new generation, or just have a good time with a friend or partner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409006973\" title=\"4 Ways Vintage Shopping Can Help You Connect with Loved Ones\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones.jpeg\" alt=\"4 Ways Vintage Shopping Can Help You Connect with Loved Ones\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones.jpeg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-500x331.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-1200x795.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-1536x1017.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are four ways to invite loves one to come vintage shopping with you and to connect with them in a new way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recreate_a_Memory\"><\/span><strong>Recreate a Memory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911ce9ac33c\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911ce9ac33c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/connect-with-loved-ones\/#Recreate_a_Memory\" title=\"Recreate a Memory\">Recreate a Memory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/connect-with-loved-ones\/#Hold_Competitions_or_Small_Games\" title=\"Hold Competitions or Small Games\">Hold Competitions or Small Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/connect-with-loved-ones\/#Find_History_and_Stories\" title=\"Find History and Stories\">Find History and Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/connect-with-loved-ones\/#Create_Rituals\" title=\"Create Rituals\">Create Rituals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This can be done in a lot of different ways. Perhaps if you have a parent or a grandparent who is older, you might have them share a photo of a moment that was particularly meaningful to them. Then, you can search for items that recreate that memory as close as possible \u2013 or, if it\u2019s difficult to find items that closely resemble the ones in the photograph, you can try to recreate the mood as close as possible.<\/p>\n<p>This also has the possibility for some cross-generational bonding if you have children or your loved one has grandchildren who can help in the hunt.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re inviting a partner or close friend, you can pick a special memory that the two of you share and also try to recreate it with items that you find <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-shopping\/\">vintage shopping<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hold_Competitions_or_Small_Games\"><\/span><strong>Hold Competitions or Small Games<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This can be especially helpful if you\u2019re bringing someone who is younger or new to vintage shopping. You could see who finds the most interesting item, the oldest item, gets the <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/find-best-vintage-items\/\">best deal<\/a>, or thinks up or creates the best craft from your selections of the day. (Of course, with some of those, you might need to specify some guidelines for deciding or winner or pick a judge.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409006974\" title=\"4 Ways Vintage Shopping Can Help You Connect with Loved Ones\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-1.jpeg\" alt=\"4 Ways Vintage Shopping Can Help You Connect with Loved Ones\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-1.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-1-333x500.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-1-800x1200.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-1-400x600.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In particular, if the person you\u2019re with connects through a certain craft medium, you can learn a new skill, such as sewing, together and put that to use when you go shopping together in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_History_and_Stories\"><\/span><strong>Find History and Stories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It might help to try and bridge an interest of your loved one\u2019s with vintage shopping if they don\u2019t have a natural affinity for shopping. If they\u2019re someone who\u2019s really into history, that might mean looking up what they can find about any interesting items \u2013 such as what it was used for, what kind of material or textile it\u2019s made from, the history of the brand, or, if you\u2019re lucky, if it has any local significance. That might mean chatting with whoever\u2019s selling the item and getting some backstory.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409006975\" title=\"4 Ways Vintage Shopping Can Help You Connect with Loved Ones\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-2.jpeg\" alt=\"4 Ways Vintage Shopping Can Help You Connect with Loved Ones\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-2.jpeg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-2-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-ways-vintage-shopping-can-help-you-connect-with-loved-ones-2-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you\u2019re shopping with a creative person or you can\u2019t <em>find <\/em>any history about what is you\u2019re buying, it might also be fun to create some backstory. Who owned the item you\u2019re holding? Who gave it to them? How long did they have it, and did anything scandalous happen while it was in their possession? How did it move out of their possession and wind up in the store you\u2019re looking at it now?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Rituals\"><\/span><strong>Create Rituals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every good family tradition has some sort of ritual behind it. Maybe you and your sister go to the local <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/cheap-vintage-clothing-buy\/\">estate sales<\/a> every Saturday morning and then go over to your mom\u2019s afterward to show you what you got. Maybe you find out what days the local shop gets their new stock in, and that\u2019s when you and your daughter go and you follow it up with a nice meal at a place of her choosing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those of us into vintage shopping, it can become more of a way of life rather than just a hobby. But that doesn\u2019t mean that we can\u2019t find ways to invite our loved ones to join us, particularly when we\u2019re physically going through thrift stores or exploring estate sales. 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