WHAT'S YOUR INSPIRATION?
Put new life into your Goodwill Finds. Finding Your Good is about gaining inspiration from a community of experts who will provide tips to help you reinvent your personal style that is socially sustainable.
Easy & Cheap DIY to Try on Vacation
For many of us, summertime means getting away with family and friends. Use this opportunity to make art and have fun together. Paint pens, book pages, and paint sample paper can go on your trip, too, and be part of your creative journey. Do so with a family member, friend, or yourself to make memories and small masterpieces at the same time.
Read MoreHow to Make a Unique Address Post with Goodwill-Found Items
This charming, one-of-a-kind address post will have your neighbors saying, “Oh deer, that’s amazing!” Using Goodwill finds and leftover/scrap materials, you’ll create a heartfelt and home-spun statement that blends curb appeal with eco-friendly flair.
Read MoreHow to Quickly Transform Thrifted Lamps with Hand-Painted Shades
Create a functional, blooming work of art by painting a Goodwill-found lamp with colorful flowers.
Read MoreYou Can Be Proud About Thrifting at Goodwill
Pride and protest are more important than ever this year. But what to wear? Some thrifted rainbows are a must. And DC Goodwill has rainbow dresses, online and off – the first three I photographed at my local Goodwill right here in Gaithersburg (and I would have bought the first one if it had been in my size).
Read MorePaint Pens & Goodwill Pieces: A Perfect Pairing for Pride Projects
Have you discovered the creative and transformative powers of paint pens? They are a great tool for upcycling everyday pieces into Pride-ful works of art. Here are two easy projects that were upcycled for Pride month using rainbow tones to let their true colors shine!
Read MoreThis is My Kitchen Must-Have From Goodwill
Check out Goodwill to keep your pantry staples organized!
Read More3 DIY Projects: Create Father’s Day Gifts from Goodwill-Found Pieces
Show your “Pops” that he’s the most popular guy by transforming Goodwill-found treasures and turning everyday items into unique and memorable gifts. While many dads are happy with a Father’s Day barbeque or a new tool for their collection, here are three ideas that tap into your creativity while showing the big guy some love.
Read MoreGoodwill Is Marvelous And Mer-velous (As In Mermaids)
Best wishes for the end of your Spring and start of your Summer. Meet me back here next month, in June, when we’ll be celebrating Pride! With an array of rainbow items, and some in the colors of the trans and bi flags.
Read MoreHow to Get Ready for Memorial Day Weekend with Goodwill Items: 2 DIY Projects
Make your long holiday weekend memorable by using treasures picked up at your nearby nonprofit Goodwill retail store. These DIY projects will create a friendly and inviting place to hang out, bread bread or enjoy relaxing.
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