Festive Designs for Your Independence Day Celebration

With Independence Day right around the corner, you may be looking for new and exciting ways to celebrate. Of course, a parade and fireworks are traditional, but don’t forget to dress up your self and your home!

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Express Your Gratitude for Dad on Father's Day

As I’m sure you already know, this Sunday is Father’s Day. It marks the 40th year that my Dad has been celebrated and the first year that we’ll be celebrating my husband. As such, I’ve been reflecting on what I appreciate most about these two special dads and how best to show them my gratitude.

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Express Your Gratitude for Dad on Father’s Day

As I’m sure you already know, this Sunday is Father’s Day. It marks the 40th year that my Dad has been celebrated and the first year that we’ll be celebrating my husband. As such, I’ve been reflecting on what I appreciate most about these two special dads and how best to show them my gratitude.

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Goodwill® is New Grad Headquarters

Right now, plenty of graduates are preparing to embark on an exciting new path. This turning point brings nervousness, high hopes, and, sadly, it often also means a lack of funds. It isn’t easy to start over, so saving money becomes especially important during times like these. That’s one of the reasons why I love supporting Goodwill®!

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Light, Bright and Airy: Gorgeous Goodwill® Style

These days I’m in love with all things light, bright, and airy. Maybe it’s this spring/summer season, maybe it’s the latest décor and fashion trends, but I’ve noticed that I feel the most inspired and motivated when my surroundings and apparel feel clean and luminous.

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Get Your Kicks at Goodwill®

Did you know that 86 percent of women own at least one pair of shoes that they’ve never worn? That statistic is astounding! What’s worse – and I’m a little ashamed to admit this – is that I am one of those women. The allure of fancy feet draws me in more often than I care to admit, but still I rotate through the same five pairs and just stare at the rest while a guilty dialog runs through my head.

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Goodwill®: One Stop Shopping

Do you know what my favorite thing about Goodwill is? Well, other than their mission, of course. My favorite thing, after their dedication to providing services that enable people from all backgrounds to obtain and maintain economic independence and an increased quality of life, is the fact that I can find pretty much anything I’m looking for in their stores. Goodwill is the ultimate one stop shopping experience. They have everything!

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Bringing The Outdoors In

Although it isn’t officially summer yet, it certainly feels like it. But during these early warm months, a day of rain can really interrupt those long-awaited outdoor plans. I feel particularly annoyed when there is a streak of beautiful weather during the week and then, when my day off rolls around, it’s dreary. To combat those rainy day blues, I’ve thought up some ways to bring the outdoors in and fill my time with summer vibes even if I can’t actually be outside (well, without getting drenched, that is).

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Top Three Things Your Mom Wants For Mother’s Day

This Sunday will be my first Mother’s Day as a mom and my new perspective has me looking at the years ahead. I imagine the man I hope my two-month-old will grow up to be: a kind, responsible, and loving person who honestly enjoys his time with me. If your mom is anything like I am, there are the three things she’ll want most this Mother’s Day.

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Customize Your Thrifting Experience

One of the things I love most about shopping at Goodwill® is the way it encourages me to think outside of the box. I always try to keep an open mind about the items that grace Goodwill’s aisles, and it looks like I’m not alone! Today I’ve got a great collection of refashions from others who, like me, try not to feel limited by the intended purpose or look of an item.

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Get Outside With Goodwill®

Where I live in New Hampshire, it’s finally warm enough to spend long periods of time outside! The ice is disappearing from our lakes, birds are chirping, and drab fields are gaining an ever-so-faint tint of green. We’ve waited long enough, so I’m about ready to dive head first into my outdoor adventures. Join me for the perfect day outside, won’t you?

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Go Green and Save Green with Goodwill® This Earth Day

This Wednesday, people across the globe will be celebrating Earth Day by planting trees, picking up litter, and riding a bike to work instead of driving. But did you know that every time you shop at or donate to Goodwill you are doing a little bit to help save our Earth, too? Goodwill is an entrepreneurial leader, environmental pioneer, and social innovator of the “reduce, reuse, repurpose” practice. Just stopping into your local Goodwill on Earth Day will help you go green and save green at the same time.

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