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Birthday Gift DIY: Flip Flop Summer Wreath
You won’t change your mind—no flip flops that is—when you see how easy and cool this wreath is to create. Take pairs of these popular summer footwear and transform them into the perfect summer wreath to greet family, neighbors and guests. This is also a memorable gift for those who wear flip flops often like swimmers, beach goers and casual dressers.
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A More Sustainable—And Fun!—Way to Decorate Your Home
As I was working on my Spring Home Refresh Checklist last month, I looked around my living room and realized there are a lot of little pieces of Goodwill right here. I rarely buy anything brand-new for my home. Between Goodwill, yard sales and items given to me over the years, I don’t really need to.
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Thrifting As Self-Care
Many people find shopping to be frivolous and time-consuming. That could not be further from the truth for me and many people in the thrifting/secondhand community. For many of us, thrifting is not just an activity but a form of self-care.
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The 7 Habits of Antiracist Fashion Consumers
In the last few weeks, we have all been called to join the movement for racial justice. Many of us are responding to that call by publicly stating that Black lives matter, participating in demonstrations, and making donations to organizations fighting for racial justice. While all of those steps are positive, I also believe that making small, consistent, and permanent changes in all aspects of our personal lives is critical to the efficacy and longevity of the movement.
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Post-COVID-19 Thrift Trip Recap: Shopping at the Dale City, VA Goodwill on Reopening Day
On June 8th, the Goodwill locations in Centreville, Dale City, Manassas and Sterling VA reopened with adjusted store hours from 10:00 am to 6:00pm.
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My First Goodwill Visit Post-COVID-19
Last Thursday wasn’t more than a normal day; it was special because I was able to VISIT GOODWILL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THREE MONTHS! Of course we know that DC regional Goodwill retail stores many are still closed and opening in phases; however Baltimore area stores opened June 4th. My best friend Towanda, who is also my thrifting buddy invited me to come up and shop.
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DIY: Fruit Stamps
This is a very a-peel-ing project that celebrates the fruits of Mother Nature’s labors. Simple, timeless, universal and whimsical—all at the same time when you cut fruit in half, add paint then “stamp” on surfaces. This is a pear-fect, summertime project that is easy for all ages and all skill levels of DIYers. No need to pucker up— this isn’t a sour project rather one that is sweet, sweet, sweet! This makes a great gift for Father’s Day or for any main squeeze in your life!
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DIY: Window Sash Upcycle
Here’s one of my favorite repurposed projects that will add instant charm and whimsy to any room. Take an old window sash and give it a new life in your home or office.
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A Way to Thrift, 24/7
Can you believe we are in Week 11 of quarantine? If you are anything like me, I am missing my weekly excursions to Goodwill. My normal shopping day would be definitely be Sunday morning after church, because the new color of the week would be unrevealed and there would be a variety of items that are 50% off.
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