Whether a budding student musician or a seasoned artist who performs regularly, being a musician can be expensive. As a parent of a trumpeter who is now in marching band, I can tell you that renting a trumpet for school adds up. Buying a new instrument was more expensive that I originally thought. It’s no wonder that instruments do so …
Thrift Store Heroes: Retail Therapy, Great Deals Motivate Customer To Become Self-proclaimed Cheerleader For Goodwill
To say that Maria has faced a lot of hurdles the past few years — a battle with cancer, experiencing the elimination of a job she held for 30 years — would be an understatement, but I’d never know it from talking to her. Her passion and excitement for the things in life she loves most…like her two grandkids, and …
#12MonthsofThrifting Challenge: 2017 – Part II
Happy New Year! We’re back with another round of 12 Months of Thrifting. This challenge is designed to help you build a wardrobe of thrifted essentials, month by month. Let’s take a quick look back at 2016. Last year we selected 12 essential pieces to thrift each month. We shared our best tips on how to hunt for these items …
DIY: Thrifted Stand Gets Some Pizzazz
I hope everyone is well and ready for the new year! This week while at Goodwill I came across this cute little round stand. It was a little beat up cosmetically, but sturdy. My favorite combo. Everyone knows that I’m drawn to furniture that needs a little TLC. Not only will it end up being a unique piece, you can …
#12MonthsofThrifting Round Up
December brings us to the final month of the 12 Months of Thrifting challenge. It has been a fun year exploring ways to build an essential wardrobe of thrifted items. The goal of this challenge was two-fold: to build functional, practical, and affordable wardrobes while honing our thrifting skills by taking small steps, month by month. Looking back at …
Kids’ Holiday Deals For Less
Bright lights are aglow, wreaths are hung and snow is covering the ground. The holiday season is in full swing! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year and shopping at Goodwill right now can be so much fun! When I’m shopping for my child for any holiday, I think to myself that spending too much on an …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Essential Tote Bag
We’re wrapping up the 12 Months of Thrifting challenge by thrifting an essential tote bag. I’m always carrying something, somewhere. For a while, I was stuffing my lunch, mail, laptop, iPad, and a million other things in several bags to work. Sometimes I used reusable cloth bags and even plastic grocery store bags. This summer, I decided enough was enough and …
Thrift Store Heroes: Loyal Customer Embodies Spirit of the Season all Year Long
It’s December – a month that really exemplifies the spirit of giving among many individuals — so it seems only fitting to highlight Jackie, a loyal Goodwill customer, and her acts of kindness this month. However, Jackie isn’t just inspired to give during the holiday season. She gives selflessly and often all year long. I recently had the privilege of …
DIY: Taking a Thrifted Stand from Sad to Fab
Happy Holidays! It’s hard to believe that the holiday season in upon us and another year is coming to an end. While everyone is talking about all the holiday “deals” I’m thinking, why limit your deals to just one month out of the year? Shopping at thrift stores like Goodwill is 12 months of deals for me. While I …
A Few Ideas to Mix and Match Holiday Attire for Kids
The holidays are nearing and the fall crisp air is transitioning into cool bitter frost. In celebration of the season’s change, I’ve displayed ways your kids can transition into their holiday attire. Your local Goodwill has several children’s clothing items from red and green to sparkles and festive graphics. Below, I’ve described ways to mix and match shirts, sweaters and …