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Thrift Review: My Recent Visit to the Gaithersburg, MD Goodwill
As you may know by now, I LOVE my Goodwill (right here in Gaithersburg)! I like to say it’s a Greatwill.
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Under $20 Thrifted Artwork That Speaks to My Soul
The artwork section at Goodwill locations is one of the areas that, in my opinion, does not receive the hype it deserves. As a result, most of the artwork in my apartment is secondhand and purchased from Goodwill retail locations.
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My Goodwill Find: Sorel Snow Boots Worth $200+
My mantra is to always be prepared rather than scrambling for things needed. This can also be applied to thrifting. Honestly, I find that when I go thrifting looking for a specific item, I never find it. Stay open-minded while thrifting!
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How-To: Upcycle Silver Trays Into Message & Chalk Boards
Repurposed. Reused. Rethought. This once-for-special-occasions tray now serves as a daily delight and a helpful function — in three easy steps. Let’s polish this idea up!
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Quick & Inexpensive Heart & Tasseled Chair Upcycle
Give a ho-hum chair a hearty transformation. Repurposed paper hearts, a rainbow of colorful tassels, and a bright, newly recovered seat all add up to a look that will make your heart skip a beat (or two).
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An Unexpected Way to Dress Up a Thrifted Vase
Here’s another easy, joyful Valentine’s Day gift idea that creates a colorful keepsake long after the flowers fade. Paper “sleeves” are a simple way to dress up thrifted vases—and to show love not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.
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I Found This Hard-to-Find Lamp for a Steal
One of my good friends has amazing home decor skills, and I noticed she has a lamp with a hanging shade in a corner of her house. It gave me the inspiration and I put it on my Goodwill wish list. While browsing at the DC New York Ave location, the perfect lamp was sitting among the lamps in the home section. I tested the lamp to ensure it works and dug it to the checkout line.
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Thrift Review: My 2nd Visit to a Minnesota Goodwill!
I love my local Goodwills, here in the Gaithersburg area, but I also visit family in the Minneapolis (Minnesota) area, and of course I’ve had to check out Goodwill there.
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Budget-Friendly Beautified Bottles: A Trash-to-Treasure Valentine’s Day Gift
You don’t need to bottle up your feelings this Valentine’s Day—or any day. With a little creativity, simple upcycled bottles can be transformed into beautiful gifts your sweetheart, your BFF, or yourself will treasure.
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