2021 sales recap: With sales at a record high and no mortgage, our gifts to Lakeside were also record-breaking—the $517K gifted (up 41% from 2020) not only helps manage tuition rates but also funded more than 20 special requests, including tables, chairs and a 75” touchscreen display for the new study hall, a scissors lift for building and grounds, and SawStop table saws for woods classes. Interesting fact for the year: sales of Christmas items totaled $59,612.16—that’s 22% of all sales for Oct-Dec! 

Volunteer: The Board of Directors credits our Day Managers and 100+ volunteers that kept their focus on our mission to support Lakeside Lutheran High School and other WELS/ELS organizations in southern Wisconsin by keeping our store 100% volunteer-run. Last month we welcomed 11 new Lakeside student volunteers for a day, including Kaylea Affeld (St. Mark, Watertown), Caelan Baney (Zion, Columbus), Brynn Boche and Reyna Rupnow (St. Matthew, Oconomowoc), Jack DePrey (Holy Cross, Madison), Gabriel Hagen and Austin Schwab (St. Paul, Fort Atkinson), Kyle Main (St. John, Juneau), Carly Paske (Zion, Leeds), Natalie Punzel (Trinity, Watertown) and Ianna Wolfram (Eastside, Madison). We’re also beyond grateful for the continuing new adult volunteers including Mark Enger (back door) and Natalie Wollin (pet department). Please consider making Twice is Nice a place where YOU volunteer this year.

Shop: Whether first-time or longtime patrons, we sincerely thank our customers and donors of resale items who keep us so busy. Customers seem to have adjusted well to the store hours of 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday. We averaged 230 customers per day, every day (with Saturdays being slightly busier (285) and Mondays the slowest (207). We continue to accept donations at the back door from 10-3:30 any day we are open. Keep on visiting us on the west side of Jefferson in 2022!

Shop: Thank you to all the volunteers and customers who helped us set a new sales record in October of almost $100K. Christmas items alone just in October brought in $21,225. WOW!

​50% off on all Christmas items begins Friday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 23. The store is closed Christmas Eve and Day. 75% off Christmas items begins Monday, December 27 through December 30. Closed New Year’s Eve and Day. Valentine’s Day items are on the floor Monday, January 3!

We’re easy-to-find and open Mondays-Saturdays from 10 AM-4 PM: just a minute east on the Hwy 18 exit off the 26 bypass at 907 W. Racine St., next to the Jefferson Piggly Wiggly.

Volunteer: We welcomed 14 new volunteers from six different congregations, and we hope many of them return often! Will you join the crew? Could you donate a Saturday a month, or is yours a congregation who could provide a team to volunteer one day a month? Are you computer savvy enough to help with marketing items for us online or checking inventory to see if it is on a recall list? These are jobs that could be done from home. Call 920-674-6868, ask for the day manager. What a great way to start 2022 with volunteering time for a vital ministry!

Shop: Fall brings sweater weather and seasonal home décor opportunities, and Twice is Nice can help you with that. Plus, a sneak preview of some Christmas items will be on the sales floor Monday, October 4, and an amazing full variety of all things Christmas is ready for purchase Monday, October 11 at 10 am! We’re easy-to-find and open Mondays-Saturdays from 10-4 PM: just a minute or so east on the Hwy 18 exit off the 26 bypass at 907 W. Racine St., next to the Jefferson Piggly Wiggly.

Volunteer: Toward this goal, the weekend of October 9-10 is Christmas changeover. We hope to see old and new faces who will help us get a higher than ever amount of Christmas inventory on the floor—LLHS parents and teens, grandparents, friends, groups from Federated congregations—you’re all needed! Beginning 4 pm on Saturday, Oct. 9, the shelves get stripped of merchandise and washed, several hours of work for many hands. Then starting at 8 am on Sunday, Oct. 10, we begin to merchandise Christmas items—an all-day, come-when-you-can for as long as you can. Lunch will be provided Sunday. Enter via the back-donation doors either day. Call the store at 920-674-6868 during open hours or email [email protected] to let managers know you plan to help. THANK YOU!

Summer 2021 marked yet another milestone for TiN & Lakeside Lutheran High School—our 100% volunteer store has gifted OVER $6 MILLION to this teen ministry, including general operating, wish list and special projects, since our store began in 1993. With enrollment at 457 this fall, Twice is Nice support just in the past year is the equivalent of $1,000 toward the cost to educate for each & every student.

Volunteer: Find out how easy and fun it is to help! We are eager to host you in a “no-pressure” visit to explore the store, meet some volunteers and learn about opportunities for you to have fun and feel productive making a vital difference for Lakeside Lutheran. Come with a friend! Call 920-674-6868 and ask for the day manager. We welcome our newest volunteer: Karen Hafenstein (St. Paul, Lake Mills).

Shop: September brings all things fall and winter. Halloween costumes hit the floor August 23, and Christmas items start October 3 with a full inventory in stock the following week. We’re easy-to-find and open Mondays--Saturdays from 10 AM-4 PM: just a minute east on the Hwy 18 exit off the 26 bypass at 907 W. Racine St., next to the Jefferson Piggly Wiggly.

Donate: Another reminder that we appreciate your “saleable” donations (i.e., clean and in good working order).  We accept items in the back of the building from 10-3:30 PM any day we’re open. See the FAQs page for items we cannot accept.

Shop:
If you’ve visited our Jefferson location, you know the great bargains that can be found every day on 1,000s of items, but this month brings even more excitement for bargain hunters. From August 12-18, all clothing is half-off. Not enough? How about 50¢ on all remaining summer clothing from August 19-21? What’s more, Fall & Halloween items hit the floor August 1, and winter clothing will begin to appear August 23. Mark your calendar and find us open Mondays-Saturdays from 10-4 PM: we’re just a minute east on the Hwy 18 exit off the 26 bypass at 907 W. Racine St., next to the Jefferson Piggly Wiggly.

Volunteer:
We thank two new teen volunteers—Kaylee Schrader (Bethany, Fort Atkinson), and Elijah Vik (St. Paul, Fort Atkinson) — it’s a great opportunity to have fun with friends as teens serve! What might appeal to you? Cashiering, unloading donations at the back door, sorting clothing or working in departments from shoes to Halloween, we have it. Being on track for sales of $800,000 in 2021 means more than ever that you are needed to keep our 100% volunteer store operating well, and we are ready to give you the support to make it a rewarding experience.

Donate: 
Having a rummage sale? Skipping your garage sale this year? Keep us in mind when you’re finished or needing an alternative – our donation drop-off hours include every day the store is open, from 10 AM - 3:30 PM. Bring donations to the door on the back side of the store, no appointment needed. Call 920-674-6868 and ask for the day manager if you have questions.

Shop:
Many customers are glad to hear that our fitting rooms re-opened in June! Keep an eye on our Facebook page or here on the website news page to see lots of inventory photos meant to get your curiosity piqued to come visit! We’re easy-to-find: just a minute east on the Hwy 18 exit off the 26 bypass at 907 W. Racine St., next to the Piggly Wiggly. Call 920-674-6868 with questions. Open every day except Sunday and holidays from 10-4.

Volunteer:
Our 100%-volunteer store crew reports that Saturday help at the back door receiving and sorting donations is scarce for summer weeks. They ask for family duos, friend partnerships or individuals to use the sign-up or scan the QR code to volunteer for one or more 3-hour Saturday shifts (10–1 or 1–4 pm) through September. Please consider this vital, active role that benefits not only Lakeside students but all the surrounding communities with amazing bargains and a great place to shop.

​Did you know?
Twice Is Nice has been posting almost daily on its Facebook page with sales and photos of inventory in various departments, from furniture to sporting goods, holiday items to vintage collectables. Check it out, like, follow and share at @TINresale

Donate:
Looking to clean out this summer? Twice is Nice is pleased to accept your donations of resalable items. Need the list of items we cannot accept? Please, no VHS tapes, old microwaves, bunk beds, large metal desks, paint, printers-computers, encyclopedias, mattresses, box springs, organs, pianos, TVs, console stereos, car seats, treadmills, large or non-working small appliances, broken or significantly soiled items. Look for the sign and ring the doorbell at the back of the building from 10-3:30 PM Mon-Sat. Donation receipts are available.

Shop:
Did you know that in addition to fabulous everyday prices, TiN runs 50% off sales at the end of every month? For example, all green-tagged items are 50% off from May 25-31. What color will the 50% off tags be in June? Shop and find out! We’re easy-to-find: just a minute east on the Hwy 18 exit off the 26 bypass at 907 W. Racine St., next to the Piggly Wiggly. Call 920-674-6868 with questions. Open every day 10-4 except Sunday and holidays.

Volunteer:
​Catch the fever of a Twice is Nice volunteer—whether it once a month or once a week, whether it’s taking care of a department, fixing items or clerking, we have a fun, productive opportunity for you to make a real difference. We have several churches represented with new volunteers—talk to one of them and come along next time! Shirley Couper (St. Luke, Watertown), Kip Head (St. John, Watertown), Narda Mack (St. Paul, Fort), Hazel and Thomas Rooker (St. John, Jefferson), (Student) Harrison Pitzner (St. Paul, Lake Mills). No expertise needed; you’ll get all the training you need. Pray about it with a friend and visit us soon!

Shop:  Did you know the store sells outdoor plants each spring? Stop in and check ​out the variety​.​ ​Don't forget that green-tag items ​are 50% off the last week of May. We’re easy-to-find and open Mondays-Saturdays from 10-4 PM: just a minute east on the Hwy 18 exit off the 26 bypass at 907 W. Racine St., next to the Jefferson Piggly Wiggly. Come check out the new spring/summer inventory!

Volunteer: We need more help! No expertise required, and the benefits are incredible, not only for the students at Lakeside Lutheran but for the community at large​, and not least of all, for you, the volunteer! We are certainly an essential business, according to the 15,733 customers who shopped with us in the first 3 months of 2021. Please consider joining us in this vital ministry. Join new volunteer, Kaleen Harris, who took an orientation tour in April. We’re so happy to have new (or re-newed) faces!

Donate!  Keep those donations coming! Ring the doorbell behind the store from 10-3:30 any day we are open. Questions?  Call 920-674-6868, ask for the day manager.

Shop: March is when we change seasons! In preparation for this, 50% storewide clothes runs March 11-20. Come find those winter super-bargains for next year! Summer clothes begin to hit the sales floor Monday, March 22. We’re easy-to-find and open Mondays-Saturdays from 10-4 PM: just a minute east on the Hwy 18 exit off the 26 bypass at 907 W. Racine St., next to the Jefferson Piggly Wiggly.

Volunteer: Talk to someone you recognize from the following list and ask how easy and fun it is to help. No expertise required. Thank you to recent new volunteers: LLHS students Aree Huwe (St. Paul, Marshall) Noah Wagner (St. Matthew’s, Janesville); college student Nathan Wagner; and Lois Bartelt, Greg Buxa (Immanuel, Farmington), Jim Huwe, Mark Wagner, Brenda Pillard (St. Matthew, Oconomowoc). We need you! Call the store at 920-674-6868 and ask for the day manager to discuss how you can join our awesome team of volunteers.

Donate! Our doors are open to your donations especially during these cold days when donations are down. Bring clean and saleable donations to the door behind the store from 10-3:30 any day we are open. Questions?  Call 920-674-6868, ask for the day manager. Items that cannot be accepted are TVs, computer monitors and printers, large appliances, , VHS tapes/movies, console pianos/stereos/sewing machines, mattresses/box springs, treadmills, organs, paint.