I have a girlfriend who recently mentioned she needed a few warmer weather clothing pieces and another friend who was actually looking for sweaters so we solved the “where to shop” dilemma by going to Discover Goodwill. We’re all on a budget and wanted to pick up different pieces to add to items we already own […]
Frugal But Fabulous Fashion…At Discover Goodwill
This morning was so much fun as we filmed live on FOX21 News at one of our local Discover Goodwill stores where we talked about one of my favorite subjects…fabulous fashion for less. No matter your age, body shape, or budget, you can almost always find something fashionable at Goodwill. I would say on average, when […]
Thrift Goes Hollywood
One of my favorite things to do when we travel is to check out all the local thrift or consignment stores, which thank goodness, my husband doesn’t mind (as long as we don’t spend too much time doing it!) But he’s always a good sport about it, especially when we can find some cool vintage […]
How To Make Inexpensive Floral Arrangements & $10 or Less Gluten-Free Pizza
I love having floral arrangements scattered throughout our house, especially when we entertain, but I don’t like the expense of them. Today Ashley and I show you how to make some quick, easy, and affordable arrangements using flowers from the grocery store mixed with items from my yard. All of the vases we use, including […]
Do Goodwill CEO’s Make Millions While Paying Disabled Employees Pennies An Hour?
If you follow my website you know that I’m a huge supporter of non-profit organizations, consignment and thrift stores and even garage sales. I personally am a huge fan of our local Discover Goodwill stores and feature makeover contests every month with shopping trips to our local stores. I shop there for clothes, household goods, […]
Extend The Life of Your Summer Clothes…Easy Ways to Transition Into Fall
Well another summer has come to an end and soon we’ll be enjoying the crisp, cooler weather. I know a lot of women who begin the seasonal transition with their wardrobe, packing away the shorts and tanks, while pulling out the sweaters and boots, right about now. But before you stow away your summer whites, […]
Discover Goodwill’s 2017 Annual Dinner-Meet Some Very Special People & And Some Fun on the Red Carpet
Earlier this week I attended my very favorite yearly event, which is the Discover Goodwill’s Annual Dinner. This was my fifth year to attend and as always, it was an extraordinary evening, honoring four very amazing individual award winners. Four individuals who are just a teeny tiny example of how Discover Goodwill literally changes lives for […]
Breaking The Fashion “Rules” & I Don’t Care…With My First 2 “Inappropriate” Buys of the Year
Very seldom do I pay full price for clothing or anything related to fashion because quite frankly, I really don’t need anything. Even when I buy new, it usually is on sale or on clearance. My birthday falls during the first week of January and I’ve never minded that it comes so soon after Christmas because […]
It’s Election Day…Finally! (Enjoy Some Zombie Political Humor)
It’s been quite a year politically and I for one am happy it’s finally Election Day. To add some humor to what has seemed to be a particularly divided and nasty race, my husband and I threw a Halloween party with a “zombie politics” theme. And we poked fun at everyone… So just for fun, […]
The Little Black Dress…And My Newest Additions From $3.99 to $138
A “true” little black dress is one that is as simple in its design as possible so that id doesn’t become “dated”. The beauty of the LBD is in its complete fashion versatility as an article of clothing.
Summer Clearance Sales & Roasted Summer Veggies With Pasta ($10 or Less Meal)
On today’s video Ashley and I discuss summer clearance sales. There are tons of great summer clearance sales going on right now, especially on summer apparel, which you can actually wear into the cooler months of fall and even winter. HOW TO WEAR YOUR SUMMER CLOTHES INTO FALL/WINTER – Summery dresses are my favorite items to […]
Meet Teresa….Our Newest Discover Goodwill Winner (A VERY Successful Day of Shopping!)
You will not believe the great deals we found! Designer labels in great shape for pennies on the dollar in some cases!
Why I Shop & Donate at Discover Goodwill…Meet A Few Inspiring People Who Will Warm Your Heart
Last month my husband and I attended the Discover Goodwill Annual Dinner held at the beautiful Broadmoor Hotel. I look forward to this event each year, where we are able to hear how Discover Goodwill has helped those in our community and meet a few outstanding award winners, from the various Discover Goodwill programs. […]
Black & White Is Always In Season…..And Plentiful At Your Local Thrift Store
Twelve stylish looks, most under $10 for a complete outfit. And if you don’t like to shop thrift, you can certainly find lots of black and white clothing at all your favorite retail stores.
Create A Cozy Guest Area…For Less
Expecting overnight guests sometime in the future? You can create a welcoming space for them easily and affordably whether they’ll be sleeping in the kid’s room or a designated guest room. Just by adding a few little touches, your guests will know you want them to feel special. We have four bedrooms in our home […]
Discover Goodwill In Monument – WOW!! (Offering Retail, Donation & Community Programs)
I finally made it to the new Discover Goodwill in Monument (Colorado) that opened earlier this year in January and wow was I impressed! My friend Ashley and her son Mason, who at a year old is very familiar with Goodwill shopping, accompanied me and before you knew it, a couple of hours had passed […]
Thrift Store Table Decor…
I wanted to show how you can serve dishes in creative but inexpensive ways too. These are great ideas for entertaining too, especially when you’re having larger groups over.
Our Discover Goodwill Fashion Contest Winner…Teresa & ALL The Fabulous Dresses We Found!
In May we posted an article featuring cute summer dresses I found at Discover Goodwill with a contest for someone to win a summer style or two for herself. And our winner was Teresa… I’ve actually known Teresa for several years now and we’ve bonded over our love for shopping at Goodwill. She has also […]
Summer Styling at Discover Goodwill (And Enter to Win a “New” Goodwill Dress)
With warmer weather finally here I am thrilled to pack away my heavier sweaters and coats to make room for my summer wardrobe. (Of course here in Colorado I think most of us keep sweaters and jackets readily available because the evenings can still be cool.) When the seasons change I typically go through my […]
How Many Shoes Are Too Many? Or Is That Even Possible? – What Do You Think?
I met my husband for the first time on March 17th, 2007 when we had our first date. (We met on match.com) We got married about 6 months later on September 15th. The reason I mention this? Because if you look at the dates, you’ll see that I hadn’t known him during a “football season” […]