We all know those people who just have incredible luck thrifting. Today we’ll share some tips and tricks from the experts so you, too, can steal that thrift-chic style.
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Set Your Sights on Spring
Even if you’re currently buried under several feet of snow, we’ve reached a point in the winter season where we can actively start preparing for spring! March is right around the corner, which means that we’re in the home stretch. Cure your cabin fever by setting your sights on spring with these fun fashion tips and projects!
Plan an Oscars Party with Goodwill®
Roll out the red carpet, it’s almost time for the Oscars! The 89th Academy Awards Ceremony is just over a week away, so there’s still time to pull together a party if you’re ready to relive your favorite cinematic moments from the past year in the company of your other movie-loving friends. Just set the
Three Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Perfect for Anyone (Even Yourself)
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples anymore! Of course, if you’re a fella looking for the perfect gift to give, we’ve got you covered, but these ideas are also great for galentines or if you’re practicing the very important art of self-love. No matter who you are or who you’re treating this February 14, we’ve got some easy DIY gift ideas for you!
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True Life: Inside a Goodwill® Date
My husband, Ryan, and I have been together for almost ten years now which means that we’ve moved past the stereotypical flowers and chocolate phase. Both are obviously very sweet presents, it’s just that at a certain point they start to feel a little uninspired. We also believe that great gifts shouldn’t feel stressful for the giver, so where does that leave us? With interesting activity-based present ideas! This year for Valentine’s Day, we’re trying out a Goodwill date. Oh, you’re invited, too! Come along with us for a day of thrifting outfits and amusements…
Strike Copper, Brass, and Gold at Goodwill®
What’s a surefire way to visually warm up a forgotten corner of your home, brighten your kitchen storage, or make your favorite outfit shine? Why not add the glowing patina of brass, copper, or gold? These often-expensive metals don’t have to break your bank when you shop for them secondhand so read on for some tips and pictures of these favorite thrift haul finds.
Turn Up the Texture
If there’s one shopping tip that will successfully lead you to exciting purchases no matter what you seek, it’s this: try new textures! This goes for fashion, home decor, and—hey, even grocery shopping! As shoppers, we tend to play it safe by sticking with the things that are comfortable for us. But life is about taking chances and adding some new fabrics and feelings to your home and closet is a safe way to try new things.
Add Some Greenery to Your Life
Every year, designers and stylists eager for a fresh take on what’s fashionable excitedly await the announcement of the Pantone color of the year. For 2017, the zesty hue Greenery—nature’s signature pigment which symbolizes a new start—is taking center stage and will influence decor and dressing alike for the next several seasons. To whet your appetite for the year ahead, here are just a few ways we’ve seen this statement color on Goodwill® finds in the past!
Build Your Own Custom Dream Closet
Who says you can’t be head over heels for everything in your closet? With the new year upon us, many people are cleaning out their closets and starting fresh. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to jump on board, too! And the best part? It doesn’t have to be expensive or a pain in the neck if employ a little organization and planning. A few months ago, we shared a post about curating a capsule wardrobe—a super simplified closet with a very limited number of neutral basics. Today’s post is for all of you who read that and thought “Yeah…awesome idea, but I’m not quite there yet.” If you want to give your closet that kind of careful attention and still need a little more variety, here are some tips for building your own custom dream closet.
Textile Tricks
Through its entrepreneurial business model of collecting and selling donated goods, Goodwill helps communities extend the life of usable items—like clothing, bedding, and handbags—in environmentally sound ways and prevents items from piling up in local landfills. It’s wonderful to use second-hand goods for their original purpose, but with a little imagination there are countless ways they can be repurposed, too!
Easy DIY Gifts for your Workplace Cohorts
The holidays are hard enough when you have a large network of family and friends to buy for, but adding colleagues or your kids’ teachers into the mix can be downright distressing! Never fear—we’re here to help! Here are some gift ideas for the bosses, officemates, and teachers in your life.
The Festival of Lights at Goodwill®
The first year that I was invited over to my brother’s house to celebrate Hanukkah with his family, I was humbled. Like many Americans, I grew up in a home that celebrated only Christmas, but as an adult I was suddenly able to peek into another holiday tradition and I appreciate that honor. Watching my niece and nephew explore their Jewish heritage was a joy. They giggled as they spun their dreidel and I admired their little faces in the glow of the light from the menorah. Now that Hanukkah is just over two weeks away, Jewish families are gearing up to celebrate once again.
