11/01/2026
Today was a sold out Sip & Thrift tour-St. Pete! It was nice seeing several returning customers and catching up with them!!
To begin the day, we had coffee at The Buzz ! One of my very favorite places to shop and drink coffee! Yes, you can do both here. If you haven’t visited this place yet, I highly suggested it. I will be highlighting them soon on this page. 
On the way to our first shop, we shared a little bit about ourselves -where we’re from, our names, and something we are in search for. I really enjoy this time of the day ‘cause it helps me to connect with the people and get to know a little bit about them. Of course, some people just aren’t comfortable talking in the mic and they just pass it along 🙂
Our first shop was CASA Community Thrift Store. Lots of positive feedback back! We are greeted at the door here with 15 % discount off of our purchases. Staff here is so kind, and accommodating! The store is clean,  has a great selection of items, and is well organized!!
Our next stop was Sunshine Thrift Store. Sunshine Thrift Store has a large selection of clothing, but also a home goods. They have two colors daily allowing 50% off on clothing. They will typically add an additional cashier to expedite the checkout process for our group. That is certainly appreciated.  We will usually hear a “oh yay we’re going to Sunshine” by several of our customers. 
Next was lunch at Panera Bread! Some people may not know this, but lunch is included in your ticket price. We chose this particular place for their food selection, their efficiency, and speed. Those with food preferences and limitations appreciate our stop here.
We also like this location because within walking distance is a clothing thrift shop -Revolve Clothing Exchange. For those that don’t need a solid hour to eat lunch can split their time between these two places. 
Our last stop today was St. Pete’s newest thrift shop-The Blue Urban Project Thrift. Donations to this particular shop funds Marine Environmental Conservation, Veteran Support, Natural Disaster & Emergency Relief, Community Education & Outreach. We are greeted here with a special treat, and we all LOVE Kirsten!! The shop is lovely and smells amazing 🙂
What a BLAST today was!
Angi Trapp I want to thank you and the Hip Chicks for returning for yet another tour. I appreciate you! See you soon!! ♥️
Once again, I failed to get a group picture! I appreciate those who shared their images with me. If anyone else took pics today and would like to send them to me, I would greatly appreciate it, and I will add them to the album. 
To Star Trolley - Arrive In Style, the amazing company from whom I rent vehicles from, THANK YOU for allowing us to ride in style !! We appreciate you!!
