The Goodwill Gal

A Birthday Celebration

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It’s already March and as I look back at February’s activities, I’m exhausted. February is party central around our home and with friends birthday’s, it’s non-stop action.

This month I’ll be sharing some fun party ideas with you. I usually skip the party store and head straight to Goodwill for all of my party supplies. Stay tuned to see how I put together a party or two.

Here’s one cute table scape I assembled for my daughter’s birthday celebration.

A $4.99 table runner from Goodwill was the inspiration for the color scheme. I love to get the most usage out of what I already have at home so I brought out some milk glass pieces from my collection and filled them with cotton candy and M&M’s. Sweets are always a good way to get the party color theme started.

At this age, I trust the girls with my green Americana glasses. I love this green glassware and have an extensive collection, all acquired from Goodwill, of course. Glass drinking glasses are so much more fun than paper cups and give that feeling of fanciness to the table. Age appropriateness should always be kept in mind.
I used a silver candelabra ($7.99) for the centerpiece, it’s one of my favorite Goodwill finds and I use it any chance I get. This time I added some fuschia flowers to it to coordinate with the party color scheme.

 

With pinks, aqua blue and lime green touches, the party goer’s loved the table, most importantly, so did my girl. They all had a wonderful time at the party, so I’d say the party was a success.

The added bonus of shopping my kitchen cabinets for party decorations is the money I saved. I get to continue using my party supplies over and over again, thanks to Goodwill.

Bring on the parties,

The Goodwill Gal

 

 

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It was love at first sight when I spotted these shoes at Goodwill.

I loved their raspberry pink color and their comfy fit so I didn’t think twice about purchasing them.

Fast forward to today where they have been sitting in my closest, new and never worn. I have been at a total loss when it’s come time to choose something to wear them with so I turned to resident Goodwill fashion expert, the DC Goodwill Fashionista, for some style advice. Stop by her blog HERE, to see what she recommends I wear with these little beauties.

I shoe do love these shoes,

The Goodwill Gal

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You’ll be surprised to know that sometimes, I go to Goodwill, spot something totally amazing, like these boots for $7.99, try them on, take some photos then leave the store without them.

It’s only when I’m sorting my photos do I realize how much I really liked them and drive myself nuts imagining the potential outfit options.

What was I thinking?????

Trying to move on,

The Goodwill Gal

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Got $20? Get an outfit from Goodwill! That’s what Kimberly did with her $20.

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Dear Goodwill Gal,

Found an amazing outfit at the Goodyear location. The entire outfit with accessories and shoes for less than $20! The belt had a cheesy silver buckle so I painted it black. Love!!

Shirt: Lane Bryant

Jeans: Smitten

Flats: Isaac Mizrahi

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Did you read what she did with the belt? She painted it! I love how she made it work for her. I love creative people!

Kimberly, today is Dollar Day at Goodwill of Central Arizona and I’m going to see if I can put together an adorable outfit for $20 just like you. You’ve created a fun challenge for me! Thanks for sharing.

See you at Goodwill,

The Goodwill Gal

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My House of Goodwill – Photo Gallery

In the front entry of my home I’ve always had a photo gallery on an expansive wall. My intention was to keep adding photos to the gallery, so I’ve been collecting black frames from Goodwill and of course, never adding to that wall gallery. Those frames have been piling up. Some of the frames have come from Dollar Day Thursday but the majority are from regular shopping trips where I’ve paid up to $3.99 for them. There are a couple of big frames in there from a craft store as well but by shopping at Goodwill for the majority of frames, I’ve saved myself a chunk of change.

Since the wall space is large it required a more substantial gallery than the random shaped gallery I already had, I decided to reshape it into a rectangle shaped gallery. I brought out the craft paper and with the help of a couple of friends, we set out to create an eye pleasing display. Once we agreed on a layout, I traced around each frame, then hung the paper on the wall. Using the outline as a template, I nailed picture hangers right over the paper then tore the paper down leaving the hangers in place.

The gallery is not in perfect alignment due to my impatience with the little hangers on the back of the frames but I can say I’m happy the project is complete. I have one more gallery to complete in my family room and this time, thanks to some Goodwill Gal readers, I’ll be using some Command picture hanging strips. I could’ve really used them on this project because I left quite a war zone of holes behind the pictures! Ack!!

Have a beautiful day,

The Goodwill Gal

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Happiness is…finding not one BUT two pairs of Michael Kors heels at

Goodwill of Central Arizona.

Shoe with buckle: $19.99

Shoe with gold: $14.99

Total $34.98

After Coupon: $27.98!

I found these little gems on Friday, it was a great way to kick off an even nicer weekend.

Have you found happiness at Goodwill?

You should try it, you never know what you’re going to find.

Keep smiling,

The Goodwill Gal

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I recently went on Arizona Midday (channel 12) and spoke about one of my favorite pastimes, “Decorating on a Dime.”

Everything in my display was $10 or less and from Goodwill of Central Arizona, even my dress/tunic ($3.50)!

I hope this video will not only inspire you to shop Goodwill but also inspire you to think creatively when shopping, to get the most out of your hard earned dollar.

Goodwill puts people to work and you get a beautifully decorated home, what could be better than that?

The Goodwill Gal

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Goodwill goes to Cabo continues…

Last Friday, The Goodwill Gal reader, Sheila, sent me a picture of herself sporting an adorable Goodwill top, before boarding a plane to Cabo San Lucas. See her cute top here: Sheila

Saturday night, Sheila sent me another photo, as if longing to be in Cabo San Lucas wasn’t enough for me. This time, she’s in the perfect Cabo dinner dress. Another awesome Goodwill find for $7.99.

While I’m happy to see her Goodwill finds enjoying themselves in Cabo, I don’t know if I can take another reminder of lounging by the beach, crystal blue water and margaritas!

Whatever Sheila, whatever.

Have a wonderful day no matter where you are,

The Goodwill Gal

Have you bought something fabulous from Goodwill you’d like to share? No matter how jealous I get, I’d love to see your find. Send a photo to: [email protected]

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