The Goodwill Gal

My Goodwill Tour – San Diego

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I feel luck was on my side that fateful day when I found this vintage typewriter, while recently visiting Goodwill Industries of San Diego County.

Weighing in at 15+ pounds it was going to cost me approximately $25 to ship back home to Phoenix. Since I had flown into San Diego with my husband for the day, I had no extra bags or luggage to bring it home. What’s a gal to do? I simply purchased a suitcase, a stylish leopard one at that, at Goodwill, packed newspaper around the sides zipped it up and commissioned my husband to carry it out to the rental car.

It was thoroughly examined at airport security and went up smoothly into the overhead bin for it’s trek back to Phoenix where it now sits in my family room. Thank you Goodwill of San Diego for the vintage souvenir from my quick visit to your lovely city.

Do you shop Goodwill stores when you’re out of town? You never know what is going to come home in your suitcase!

My Goodwill Shopping List:

Vintage Typewriter: $14.99

Leopard Print Suitcase: $7.99

 

 

My Goodwill Tour – San Diego & La Jolla

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My Goodwill Tour…

Goodwill of Central Arizona is my home Goodwill, but when I travel, I love to visit Goodwill stores across the country. I recently made a quick trip to San Diego and visited two Goodwill of San Diego stores. As always, I came away with some items and enjoyed the lovely summer weather.

Both stores were well stocked with some great bargains! My luggage space was very limited so I did my best to shop accordingly. Goodwill of San Diego recently opened a store in La Jolla, and you better believe I’ll be visiting that store on my next trip to the area, the photos are fabulous!

Do you visit Goodwill stores while on vacation? When I travel, I love to pick up some “souvenirs” from Goodwill stores, they may not be your traditional souvenirs with “I love San Diego” or something like that, on them, but they are pieces I can wear, use or display in my home all year round.

What Goodwill have you been to lately?

Happy Thrifting!

The Goodwill Gal

 

Red White and Blue Scarf Added to My Collection

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I’ve added a new addition to my Goodwill scarf collection. Stars and stripes are always in style and I can’t wait to wear it!
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Have you seen the Scarves I purchased from Goodwill? This is just a sampling, because for $3.99 or less, I just can’t resist buying another. It’s nice to have an assortment to choose from since they can add a punch of color or pattern to any outfit. I especially love to wear them with a plain cotton tee. 
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Do you have a collection of scarves?

Hope you’re having a fabulous day!

The Goodwill Gal

My Goodwill shopping list:

Stars and Stripes scarf: $2.99

 

 

Goodwill Find – San Diego

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Whew, I survived the first day of school, my kids were just fine, but it’s not easy to return when summer is still calling my name.
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What is easy though, is finding cute affordable clothes at Goodwill all year round.
I even pop into other Goodwill stores when I’m out and about. Look what I found for my daughter at a recent visit to Goodwill industries of San Diego County. You know how a love a cost comparison, so here’s a similar vest currently on sale at Gap.com. I’m patting myself on the back for spending $3.99 on this vest that put a smile on my daughter’s face. I’ll make sure to share a photo when she wears it.
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What have you found at Goodwill lately?

The Goodwill Gal

My Goodwill shopping list:

Gap Denim Vest: $3.99

 

 

 

 

Painted Denim Shorts – A Video Tutorial

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A plain pair of denim shorts from Goodwill got a little update with painted hearts.
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Simply cut out two or three hearts on a small piece of cardboard, even an index card will work, then using white fabric paint, paint the hearts throughout the shorts. Let the paint dry completely, then toss them in the dryer (high heat) for 10 minutes to set the paint, then wash and dry like normal. It’s as simple as that!

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My girl and her Stevie.
 

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My Goodwill Shopping List:

Denim shorts: $4.79

 

School Clothes from Goodwill

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Today I sent my 12 year old daughter off to school. I’m not sure how that’s possible when it still feels like summer, especially in Phoenix.One of my recent Goodwill finds for her was this pair of shorts from American Eagle Outfitters. I always like to compare Goodwill prices with the retail price and found a near identical pair, currently for sale online, for $24.99.

My daughter is happy with her shorts and I’m happy with the Goodwill price!

Do you shop for school clothes at Goodwill at the beginning of the school year or are you like me and shop all year round?

Did you happen to see my daughter in her JEANS from Goodwill? I embellished them with tiny hearts.

Hope you’re having a wonderful summer day!

The Goodwill Gal

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Screen shot 2013-07-29 at 10.01.45 AMMy Goodwill shopping list:

American Eagle shorts: $8.99

with Goodwill coupon: $7.19

 

 

Patriotic Hutch Decor – DIY Burlap Medallion Video Tutorial

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Watch my video to see how I made these burlap medallions.

Eve, my Goodwill hutch is all set for some summer fun in a patriotic rustic Americana theme.

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Of course, I have to start with Milk Glass. I love to collect vintage pieces of Milk Glass and almost always buy it when I see it at Goodwill. I’ve got quite a collection.

 

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Eve will stay decorated in this patriotic decor throughout the entire summer. The only items I will switch out are the snacks.
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This hutch is perfect for decorating all year long especially when I don’t feel like decorating other rooms in my house.
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Do you have an area which you decorate for the holidays and with a seasonal theme?
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My Goodwill shopping list:Milk Glass

Galvanized containers

Paper medallions

Decorative balls

Red, white and blue Ice Bucket (Goodwill Denver)

White lantern

Old whiskey bottle

U.S. Flag

So….pretty everything, including the hutch!

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Painted Denim Jeans – A Video Tutorial

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I’ve seen printed jeans at retail store so I decided to restyle some jeans from Goodwill, for my daughter, at a fraction of the cost.

Using some white fabric paint from the craft store and a mini heart stencil I already had on hand, I embellished her jeans with cute hearts throughout. After the paint dried, I put them in the dryer for about 10 minutes just to set paint for good. They have washed up nicely many times.

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 Here’s my girl, posing with her Golden, Stevie, and her new heart patterned jeans!

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My Goodwill shopping list:

Aeropostle Jeans: $6.39

 

Spotted at Goodwill – Fun Tee’s

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In my book, wearing a fun t-shirt pretty much guarantees you’re going to have a good time!

Now, if the pink Kool Aid tee from Goodwill of Central Arizona would’ve fit me, I’d be rocking it right now!

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Goodwill shopping list:

All t-shirts in this post are $4.99 at Goodwill of Central Arizona! A bargain.

No Sew Embellished Denim Shorts – DIY Video Tutorial

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On Monday, my daughter wore this outfit to the Taylor Swift concert.

The shorts were from Goodwill and were just your basic plain denim shorts. But, with a small lace curtain I embellished the legs and the pockets. I even had a small piece of lace to make a belt! The bonus is that I used fabric glue and didn’t have to break out a needle and thread. Aren’t they adorable?

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Even a Taylor Swift concert is not immune from The Goodwill Gal. I have to say, watching my girl and her friends sing along with Taylor Swift was pretty fun and entertaining to see!

Here’s my Taylor Swift Goodwill shopping list:

Denim shorts: $5.99

Lace curtain: .69

Red Converse sneakers: $5.99

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