You’ve spotted it across the store – your dream find. There it is, on the shelf, partially obscured by a glass figurine, but you’re sure that’s it; you’d know that pattern anywhere. Your blood flow increases, your breathing becomes shallow. You’ve been searching for years and now it’s there in front of you. You make
Tag: Fashion
Seeking Simple Comforts
What do you seek when you’re in the need for a little relief? Do you climb into your favorite pair of jeans like me or head out for a bit of retail therapy at your local Goodwill retail store?
Plaid, A Hot Fall Design Trend
What says “autumn” more than pumpkin spice and foliage? Plaid. Even just looking at plaid makes me feel comfy cozy.
Tyler Goodwill Shows Area Residents that #SchoolisCool through Fashion Show
Goodwill Industries of East Texas (Tyler) showcased the latest trends in school uniforms, casual dress and outerwear during its back-to-school fashion show held on August 14. The show was a part of the city of Tyler’s first #SchoolisCool event which helped prepare children and parents for the new school year.
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Taking Thrift Shop Basics from Bland to Bold
For those with a creative spirit, Goodwill® is so much more than just a thrift store; it’s a supply shop! Anyone with an artsy disposition will walk through the aisles and see not just cast-off clothing and housewares, but hundreds of possibilities!
Back-to-School Buys for Every Age
Whether you are enrolled in grad school or your little one is heading off to kindergarten, thrift shopping for your back-to-school needs is the best way to stick to a budget and prepare yourself for the year ahead. While you are out shopping at Goodwill® this month, know that its Community College/Career Collaboration (in partnership with local community colleges) will help increase college and career success for adults with low incomes so that they can access and complete labor market-relevant credentialing programs offered by community colleges.
Thrifting: A Cure for the Rainy Day Blues
On rainy days, I feel the pull of my television, and it’s almost as though my pajamas are a second skin. When I accept these conditions and sink into the couch to pass my day, though, at the end of it I’m left feeling pretty rotten. Here’s my solution to combatting the rainy day blues: pull on your favorite sweater (just as cozy as pajamas!) and head to Goodwill®.
Planning the Perfect Picnic with Goodwill®
What’s your favorite thing about August? Mine is picnicking! I feel like June is for wrapping up loose ends at work or school before slipping into the excitement of July with fireworks, BBQs, and the beach. But in August, the days seem calmer and quieter, with just the buzz of cicadas to keep time. In my humble opinion, August was made for picnics.
Lost Your Luggage? Replace Your Suitcase Contents for Less at Goodwill®
Hey guys, its Marisa from New Dress A Day here! It’s the holiday season, so that means there’s lots of travel going on. Suitcases get packed -- as do the flights home -- and sometimes those suitcases don’t make it to the final destination! I was inspired to craft this month’s post about what to do when it’s YOU who doesn’t see your suitcase on the carousel. One of my biggest nightmares is being the last one standing in the baggage claim area, watching the rest of my flight mates head out of the airport with their luggage, and then seeing the carousel stop, wondering, “But where’s my rolling suitcase?”
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Nab These Three Holiday Looks for Less at Goodwill
Hey guys, its Marisa from New Dress A Day here! The holidays are within arm’s reach and we all know what that means – lots of sugar cookies and sweet treats in the office kitchen, lots of seasonal commercials for Black Friday deals, and lots of holiday parties! My schedule is already booked full, and I haven’t even thought of what to wear! With multiples soirees on the agenda, a mix of plane tickets to purchase and the handful of family gifts to grab, the budget for looking festive is a tight one. By shopping at Goodwill®, not only do I save money, but also at the same time I’m helping to provide job training and job placement opportunities for individuals in my community. I think that’s the holiday spirit that I’m most excited about!
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