How to Bring the Whole Family Together this Thanksgiving

Times have seriously changed since your oldest relative’s first memorable Thanksgiving. Yet, all of the best things this holiday has to offer remain the same: family, food and gratefulness. Some holidays are exciting for each generation for different reasons. With Halloween, for example, kids love trick-or-treating, most teens and young adults love Halloween parties and many adults enjoy setting the scene with fun décor. But with Thanksgiving, the youngest and oldest people at the table are all there for the same reasons. It’s a holiday that truly brings us all together

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A Spooky Approach: Last Minute Halloween Doorway Ideas

Alright, you guys. Halloween is tomorrow night. You’ve probably put some time into your costume, but if you’re staying home to hand out candy, have you considered setting the scene on your porch or in your front yard? Since kids these days get candy for nearly every holiday (in their Easter baskets, Christmas stockings, and Valentines), and – let’s be honest – they usually don’t need an excuse to play dress-up, the eerie mood of the night is what makes Halloween truly special.

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Barbie-core is Taking Over As Halloween’s Biggest Costume Trend

It's becoming mainstream to rock the bright pink look out and about in everyday life – there’s so much outfit inspiration I’m excited to share with all my pink wearing friends. Some of the looks below are perfect Barbie-core streetstyle looks that can be worn from day-to-night, work to dinner, and for everything in between.

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HOW TO CREATE FALL TRANSITION OUTFITS YOU’LL LOVE

Fall transition outfits are always challenging. We can usually count on wearing sundresses in July and sweaters in January, but these tricky in-between-season months, like September through November, can be tough! You may check the weather before you leave the house and think you’re set, but then, the sun disappears behind a cloud and a comfortable temperature is suddenly chill inducing.

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DIY Fraggle Rock™ Halloween Costumes ft. Robert Bennett

This Halloween, we teamed up with Robert Bennett of Jim Henson's Creature Shop™ to help him create two DIY Fraggle Rock costumes for Halloween. Pieces for the outfits are sustainably sourced with items that can be found at home or at your local Goodwill store. Follow along as he gets creative, providing insider tips on how to craft your Fraggle Rock costume using tools you can find around the house or at your local craft and Goodwill store.  

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This Barbie Thrifts Luxury Clothes At Goodwill

The Barbie movie has taken the world by storm as one of the most popular box office films of all-time, winning the record for highest-grossing opening weekend film for a female director. This is fitting, considering the empowering feminist themes woven throughout the movie.

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The Easy, Thriftable Group-Friendly Halloween Costume To Ace Them All

Pickleball has taken the United States by storm this year as it has become the fastest growing sport in the country. Cities and towns are racing to install pickleball courts for residents and pickleball clubs have become more and more popular. A cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong, the game creates a fast paced and fun competition – as well as a cute and trendy costume.

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Thriftable DIY Barbie Home Decor That Will Help You Dance The Night Away

There’s a lot we can learn from the Barbie movie, which has caused a resurgence of all things feminine and pink. A celebration of women, friendship, and life, the movie reminds us that we should be empowered to be strong in our beliefs and that pink does go with everything. As the Barbiecore trend continues to be popular into the fall, it’s time to think about ways that you can integrate pink into your everyday life, including home decor and party decor.

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Get Your Child Excited About Returning to the Classroom With this Back-to-School Confidence Boost

As summer draws to a close, beach days turn into back to school shopping as a new school year approaches. The anticipation of starting another year of classroom learning can cause mixed emotions, for both children and parents. Some children may look forward to seeing friends more regularly, while others may feel more wary about saying goodbye to a summer of fun and returning to a structured learning environment. Either way, as a parent, there are many ways to help your child reignite their love for learning.

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Gen Z Trends for Back-to-College Shopping at Goodwill

The countdown to back to college is on, which means there’s only a few weeks left to create the ultimate back to school wardrobe. There’s something so fun about the start of a new school year. The opportunities feel endless, there’s excitement about being in the same place with your friends again, and of course for getting you one step closer to reaching your academic and professional goals.

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Thrifted Finds to Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home

Heading off to college is a major milestone. For those who have the opportunity to live on campus, the school year can mean leaving family and friends in your hometown and heading off into the world of the unknown. Especially for freshman, the first few weeks of the school year can be an exciting and nerve-wracking time.

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Diving In: How Second-Hand Summer Reading Inspiration Can Make an Impact

With beach and park season upon us, basking in the sun with a good book is a given. There’s no better time to dive into the world of books and restart a love of reading than the summer, where relaxation suddenly seems that much more possible. Through the magic of second-hand books, you can embark on your summer reading journey in the most affordable way – letting you immerse yourself in captivating stories and travel through the pages, while saving for that weekend getaway you’ve been thinking about.

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