Shopping Tips - Finding Your Good

Why I Painted My Thrifted Coach Bag

Aug 23, 2022 | Fashion Trends, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips | 0

I’ll be honest, I have never painted anything outside of the wall of my bedroom or stenciling my denim jacket, but I really wanted to tap into my creativity to help me focus more on upcycling items I thrift as well as items I already have In my closet. I also wanted something no one else had that represented my style and passion.

Sustainable Decorating – Goodwill Style!

Aug 22, 2022 | Donations, Home Decor, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips | 0

By shopping at Goodwill, you are doing it in a more affordable and sustainable way. That is great for your wallet and the environment. And did you know that 91 cents of every dollar spent at Goodwill helps fund free job-training programs? So you are impacting our community in a great way too!

Recap: My Fantastic Day With My FYG Family At The North Rockville Store

Aug 18, 2022 | DC Goodwill, My Goodwill Find, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips | 0

Nu, normally – if one can even use that word anymore! – I would be talking to you about lighthouses this month. And I have found a lot of lovely lighthouse-themed items on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s ShopGoodwill.com site lately. But, I have something even better for you.

9 Ways to Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day in 2023

Aug 15, 2022 | Brand Guide, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips, Slider | 0

Every year, August 17th marks my all-time favorite holiday: National Thrift Shop Day!

Here’s Why You Should Rock A Thrifted Kimono

Jul 28, 2022 | Fashion Trends, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips, Uncategorized | 0

This year, I have fallen in love with kimonos. So far, I have thrifted two; I found my first Kimono at the Goodwill Hayfield – Alexandria, VA grand opening, and the second one I found at the Goodwill in Gaithersburg. If you’re not sure where to find them in the store, they are usually mixed in with the dresses. However, I have spotted them in the sleepwear section as well.

Thrift Road Trip Planner: DC to Old Rag Mountain, VA – 5 Goodwills in 1 Day

Jul 25, 2022 | DC Goodwill, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips | 0

Instead of keeping my trip planning insular and for my eyes only, I invite you to embark on your own Goodwill Road Trip using some materials I’ve put together. So here I present to you a mini Thrift Road Trip Agenda for a Washington, DC to Old Rag Mountain, VA excursion. I’m having us embark on a Day Trip, for Goodwill Road Tripping can be exhausting!

Shop Goodwill Sells Silver Seashells By The Seashore

Jul 21, 2022 | DC Goodwill, My Goodwill Find, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips | 0

And since it is Summer – and how much more so since I’m obsessed with the seashore – we are going to look at some beautiful silver shore-themed jewelry. Thirteen pieces of it! A baker’s dozen. Fisherperson’s dozen? Something like that. And ALL thirteen of these items were spotted on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Shop Goodwill site! DC Goodwill has so many good seashore themed jewelry and other items, online and off. I also have an impressive collection of links to their gold, sea glass, and seashell jewels on SGW. To say nothing of all the other shore-themed treasures there, and elsewhere!

An Out-of-This-World Goodwill Upcycle Project!

Jul 18, 2022 | Donations, Home Decor, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips | 0

I love finding ordinary old items at Goodwill and transforming them into something new and unexpected. I knew when I purchased this $10 stack of wooden bowls and spoons that they were not going to end up in my kitchen!