Shannon Aldrich, Author at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

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7 Easter Crafts Made Using Thrift Store Finds

This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 21. In addition to coloring Easter eggs and making Easter baskets, these fun craft ideas will show your kids how to use their imagination with recycled items they can find at a thrift store. Plus, they make great teacher gifts or decorations for your home. Let’s get crafting!

4.8.19

Thrift Store Scavenger Hunt Ideas

If you’re planning a birthday party, a scavenger hunt is a fun and unique activity to do with a group. You can choose to do a scavenger hunt in one location, which doesn’t require any driving.

3.29.19

How to Repurpose Gently Used Clothes

Here at Goodwill, we’re all about repurposing gently used clothes. We believe in giving a piece of clothing or furniture new life by selling it to you at a discounted price. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, as they say.

3.22.19

St. Patrick’s Day Party Planning on a Budget

Everyone loves to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! What’s not to love about shamrocks, parades, and the color green? You may already be seeing green when you’re out shopping because St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

3.13.19

5 Affordable Home Improvement Ideas

Decorating a home on a budget is not always easy. Finding things you love, while not overspending can seem like an impossible task. With a little bit of effort, you can turn gently used items into beautiful home decor pieces.

3.8.19

5 Signs You’re Ready to Repurpose Old Clothes

If you’re having a hard time going through your closet to find things to donate, there are some simple signs that can help you determine if you’re ready to part ways. Beyond asking yourself if something gives you joy, we’ve compiled this list to help you clean out clothing items that no longer serve you.

2.25.19

5 Ways to Upcycle Your Clothes

Many people are familiar with the term recycling, but not many are familiar with the term upcycling. Upcycling is a form of reusing something in a way that doesn’t require breaking it down or destroying it. Recycling usually requires that a product is broken down into a non-recognizable form to be made into something new.

12.20.18

Ideas for Giving Back During the Holidays

Giving back is at the core of what we do at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. If you’re looking forward to giving back during the holidays this year, here are some ideas to get you started.

12.13.18

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