As you may know, this year Hanukkah started last month, in November, which is very unusual. Yes, we had a version of Thanksgivukkah! So, alas, it is already over. But, my Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas isn’t! I love menorahs and have a big and growing collection of them – all of which I’ve thrifted. So, every Chrismukkah, I display them on my social media, in a show I call “Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas”. This is my sixth year!
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Too, turkeys are descended from dinosaurs. And, what are dinosaurs but wingless dragons? It’s Science!
November is a good time to think about thrifting your gifts, for the Winter holidays and other gift-giving this season! And, oh so many people love dragons. How much more so when they’re thrifted — in addition to being more impressive in the usual ways, you and your recipient also know you supported a great cause.
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During our time together today, I’m going to give you a glimpse into the spooky side of the Shop Goodwill jewelry sphere. And a big, diverse and fabulous sphere it is! Not just this season, either, but all year.
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During New York Fashion Week (NYFW), secondhand and sustainable pieces continuously graced the street style of the city. It was an amazing reminder that high fashion does not have to be expensive, cruel to the planet, or exclusive. Fashion weeks can be what you make it if you let it. Thus, here are some ways to make secondhand high fashion.
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שנה טובה!! Shana tova!! That’s Hebrew for “good year”! Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, began on Monday, September 6th (yes, also Labor Day this year). It is now Jewish year 5782.
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