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Book lovers can spend hours, if not days, in a local library or vintage book store searching for that perfect book. With electronic resources, access to books has never been faster or easier. Electronic reading devices make it extremely convenient to download a book of any genre. However, no eReader can match the feel, smell or weight of a bound …

  I’m back with another easy no-sew pillow cover tutorial that uses fabric from thrifted clothes. Remember this one , I made in the fall with the Aztec patterned skirt from Chico’s? It was so well received – even being featured on the national Goodwill blog  – that I thought I’d give it another go with some summer-themed fabrics for our …

  In honor of Father’s Day, I set out to help my brother-in-law find a couple of casual summer outfits at Goodwill. Two of the most important tips we share at our Thrifting 101 workshops at Goodwill is to first go with an idea in mind and then to focus on one section at a time so you’re not wandering …

Sparkly, glitzy, glamorous, bling. Whether it’s fine jewelry, costume or vintage pieces, there’s always a wide variety of treasures to be found on www.shopgoodwill.com. Our agency in particular has seen everything from vintage estate pieces to fine jewelry to ethnic and tribal pieces. Although precious and semi-precious rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches tend to do very well online, there are …

  Just a few months ago I started swapping all our colorful décor with neutral grays and whites. I was craving a clean, minimalistic, cohesive look, and to me that meant eliminating color and getting back to a simple palette. It was good. We removed a piece of furniture from our family room, we took down some excessive artwork, and …

In honor of Mother’s Day this month, I thought I’d help my friend’s mom find a few things at Goodwill that she can incorporate into her wardrobe and to further prove that everyone can find stylish pieces at the thrift store.     When I spotted this $4 polka dot blazer, I threw it in my cart without any hesitation …

Every generation has toys and puzzles that define them. From toy soldiers in the 50’s to Lite Bright in the 70’s and the 90’s trend of Furbies, everyone has a great memory of a long lost toy. In the toy market, games and puzzles seem to stand the test of time. Many online shoppers will look for toys and puzzles …

  I always loved the “New Uses for Old Things” section of Real Simple magazine. That’s where I learned to store and hang my ribbon spools on a wire hanger and to use an ice cube to smooth out caulk. Speaking of ice cubes, I bought a brand new ice cube tray at Goodwill Wadsworth for 40 cents. Here are …