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Many people share with me that their closet “drives them nuts!”  What is it about their closet that is so frustrating?  Typically they can’t see everything they own, so therefore they only wear what they can see.  Studies have shown that the 80/20 rule very much applies to clothing:  many people wear 20% of their clothing 80% of the time.  …

Norma’s been asked countless times where she finds all the ‘cool stuff’ in her home. She proudly gives credit to Goodwill. And the response of many? ‘I need to start going there.’ Based on Norma’s impressive 40-year resume as a Goodwill shopper, I’d say that’s some pretty great advice! Not only has Norma seen Goodwill evolve over the years, but …

Not only are hearts, arrows & cupids all around this month, but the cutest & most festive kids clothing is available at your local Goodwill to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style! I always felt Valentine’s Day was celebrated at the perfect time of year because it’s something to look forward to at a time when we’ve had just about enough …

  Don’t let the ease of February’s 12 Months of Thrifting prompt fool you. A simple gray or white tee is an absolute essential  item. Think of this piece as a blank canvas. They are all-season pieces that you can wear with practically anything. From jeans on the weekend to a structured pencil skirt on Monday morning, a basic tee will never …

Once again the holiday season came and went in a flash! Getting back into our daily routine can seem challenging, especially when there’s cold temps and unseasonable rain to weather. By now, we can all use a little refresher…and sometimes it’s fun when we refresh our wardrobe — especially for the kids. By this time of year, back to school …

As a Certified Professional Organizer, I help people sort through their belongings and donate items to places that feel good to them. Of course, there are a number of reasons why people hold on to things. Here are a few reasons people share with me: • I paid good money for it • It is a family heirloom • It …

Whether a budding student musician or a seasoned artist who performs regularly, being a musician can be expensive. As a parent of a trumpeter who is now in marching band, I can tell you that renting a trumpet for school adds up. Buying a new instrument was more expensive that I originally thought.  It’s no wonder that instruments do so …

To say that Maria has faced a lot of hurdles the past few years — a battle with cancer, experiencing the elimination of a job she held for 30 years — would be an understatement, but I’d never know it from talking to her. Her passion and excitement for the things in life she loves most…like her two grandkids, and …

  Happy New Year! We’re back with another round of 12 Months of Thrifting. This challenge is designed to help you build a wardrobe of thrifted essentials, month by month. Let’s take a quick look back at 2016. Last year we selected 12 essential pieces to thrift each month. We shared our best tips on how to hunt for these items …