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Fashion Upcycling: Giving Vintage Clothes a New Look

Fashion Upcycling: Giving Vintage Clothes a New Look

August 8th, 2011 @ 12:32 pm Repurposing

Fashion Upcycling: Giving Vintage Clothes a New Look I can recall a campaign for the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle concept that was common when I was little (and is still around today). The first time I learned about this “new” green… read

Creative Thrift: Tips for First Time Shoppers

Creative Thrift: Tips for First Time Shoppers

August 4th, 2011 @ 12:17 pm Fashion, Thrifting

Today Ashley from Sweet William shares some Goodwill shopping tips – what to look for and how to maximize your dollar. Ashley is part of SWAPmaine and helped us with our swap this past spring! Check out Ashley’s previous blog… read

What I Bought with my $5 off Goodwill Coupon

What I Bought with my $5 off Goodwill Coupon

July 22nd, 2011 @ 10:39 am Thrifting

A guest writer from Nostalgic in Maine shares what she purchased with her $5 off coupon – what did you get? Tomorrow (Saturday, July 23) is the last day you can use your coupon! What I Bought with my $5… read

Creative Organizing: Using Bakeware for Kids’ Projects

Creative Organizing: Using Bakeware for Kids’ Projects

July 18th, 2011 @ 1:52 pm Thrifting

A guest writer from Nostaligic in Maine shares some tips on creative reuse of everyday kitchen items. How do you get creative with organizing? My kids love playing with Legos, Playmobil, beads, marbles and toys with lots of small parts. … read

Thrifting Finds; or How to Decorate Your Home on a Budget!

Thrifting Finds; or How to Decorate Your Home on a Budget!

July 5th, 2011 @ 11:38 am Thrifting

Hi, my name is Julia and I’m a Goodwill-aholic. I spend a lot of time in the stores, not only because I work for the organization, but also because I don’t have a lot of money to spend – let’s… read

A Thrifty Mom with Style

A Thrifty Mom with Style

June 27th, 2011 @ 10:55 am Fashion

A guest writer from Nostalgic in Maine shares some tips on thrift store shopping for your kids – and how to do it with style! Finding Five Girl Outfits for Less than $10 Each Since I buy nearly everything else… read

Simple Repurposing Projects: Web Roundup

Simple Repurposing Projects: Web Roundup

June 24th, 2011 @ 11:23 am Repurposing

Dear readers, It has been awhile since we have devoted some attention to the many great repurposed projects in which people have been engaged. We spent some time this week catching up and hope the following will inspire you to… read

Thrifting for Vintage Fabric

Thrifting for Vintage Fabric

June 10th, 2011 @ 9:37 am Blog, Thrifting

Allie from broke 207 is back! Today she shares some tips on how to hunt down vintage fabric and sewing accoutrements. Many moons ago, I wrote a post about the 5 things that you’re not looking for at Goodwill (but… read

Let it Shine: Restoring Thrifted Silver

Let it Shine: Restoring Thrifted Silver

May 16th, 2011 @ 12:33 pm Blog, Thrifting

While many of you may know Laura at sweetersalt for her impeccable fashion and thrifting know-how (as well as her delicious recipes – have I mentioned how I’m dying to try to this Rootbeer Float Cake?), she is also quite… read

Goodwill eBay Feature: Spring Accessories

Goodwill eBay Feature: Spring Accessories

May 9th, 2011 @ 11:48 am Blog, Fashion

Now that northern New England has fully entered spring, you may find that you don’t quite have all the accessories you need for this tricky transition season. Sometimes it’s just too cold to go with out a hat. You are… read

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