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Salem-Inspired Tablescape
Every fall, my family and I make a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts. With its haunting history and one-of-a-kind characters roaming the streets (hey, Laurie Cabot!), Salem is a place like no other. So, when it came time for me to plan a bewitching tabl...
Make This Halloween Boo-tiful
I’ve noticed that as I get older, the decor in my home gets a bit more boring and tasteful—and Halloween is no exception. Gone are the gory Halloween displays that I helped create with my roommates in college, though I refuse to reach peak “Live,...
Three Easy Costume Ideas for a Happy Halloween
Halloween is *SO* on and Goodwill is the perfect place for Halloween costumes. The originality factor that’s available at your fingertips is off the charts at Goodwill! I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost! Have an itch for something retro? Right now, my...
Easy DIY Creepy Clown Costume: Step-by-Step Instructions
Want a killer look for this Halloween? Head over to Goodwill and get everything you need to DIY a creepy clown costume that’ll transform you into a classic Halloween persona we all love to hate! On top of being super easy to pull together at home,...
Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Kids: 8 DIY options
For parents, Fall means back-to-school, after-school sports practices, and weekend recitals. And if that’s not enough to make the average parent crazy, the end of October means the added pressure of coming up with unique, creative, homemade costumes ...
Halloween Horror DIY: Paint it Black!
Halloween is just around the corner. And that means it's time to kick off your creepy crafting with your favorite finds from Goodwill. Here, we’ll show you some great Halloween DIY tricks that will make your space the scariest of all! The best part i...
How to Set the Scene for Halloween
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, Halloween is creeping up — and that means it’s the perfect time to start decorating your home. If your #halloweengoals are somewhere between exciting and spooky, think classic items — such as orange pumpkins ...
Group Costumes Are On-Trend for Halloween This Year!
Goodwill is your Halloween Headquarters, and that means we have everything you need for a fun and unique costume! Trending for Halloween this year? Costumes for groups are BIG so grab a few of you closest friends or family and pick a gang of charact...
DIY Halloween Décor so Easy It’s Scary!
Goodwill has what you need to decorate for any holiday…but Halloween at Goodwill is special! Gather your creativity and head on over to the nearest Goodwill to easily create Halloween décor on a budget! Step 1: Shop at Goodwill! Visit your fav...
Halloween DIY Pumpkin Basket
Halloween is the busiest time of year at Goodwill, and one of my favorite holidays! Creative types and proud DIY-ers like me have always flocked to their thrift stores to put together unique, affordable décor and clever, contest-winning costumes using...