Living Amazing in 2012 with Goodwill

The biggest problem many of us face when fall comes, is what to wear. The fact that some days are blistering hot, while others are freezing doesn't help for wardrobe planning either! The key to transitioning your wardrobe is to get the most use out of both your summer and your fall items from August to November. Besides looking fashion forward, you'll also save money by not replacing your wardrobe each season!

As the weather cools down in the fall, and we're forced to stay indoors more and more, it's the perfect time of year for our crafty sides to come out! It's not too early for pumpkins, but we'll save that for October! These fall crafts highlight the rustic appeal of Autumn.

As the crisp air of fall rolls in this September, it's time to figure out what items in your closet can stay and what should get packed away. Our Fall Wardrobe Essentials will at least help you get started. Fall's trends are all about a smooth transition into cool temperatures! To complete your closet with the wardrobe essentials below, head to your local Goodwill and locate some of these trends, at great low prices!

Labor Day, celebrated the first Monday each September, is a tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well being of our country. At Goodwill, we're thrilled to be able to celebrate our dedicated employees and volunteers! Do you want to be a part of an amazing company like Goodwill? Then join us!

Like all trends in fashion, taking a tip or two here and there is the way to go for some. Others like to put all looks into the mix. That is the genius thing about shopping at Goodwill for back to school clothing and accessories; you can let your kids decide which of the top trends they'd like to look for. After all, you're going to spend only a fraction of regular retail prices, so why not go for the fashion honor roll? Take a look at Fashion Expert Bjorn's top five back to school fashion trends!

One of the best parts about heading back to school in the fall is that it's a fresh start! For some of us this means new clothing, or school supplies. But, when you're replacing these items, remember to donate what you no longer need.

We couldn't call out the 'Dog Days' of summer without giving special attention to the furry friends in our lives! Pamper your pooch (or cat, or reptile, or bird) with a little TLC this month. Here are a few easy-to-do crafts, courtesy of Fashion Expert Bjorn and Martha Stewart, to help you do just that.

We've already seen some triple digit temperatures this summer, but August is known for them! At Goodwill, we're always striving to provide our customers with quality and value - while we love that you'll stay cool while you shop any of our stores, here are a few tips to stay cool while you're away:

After you get back from your summer vacation, don't let the memories fade by tossing your souvenirs aside. When we find unique ways to display our great finds, they can often become topics of discussion when company is over, and also remind us of the fun we had. Here our some of our favorite ways to display our souvenirs, with the help of Goodwill!

We can all agree that feeling unorganized adds an unnecessary stress to our day, but did you know how much clutter truly affects our day-to-day lives? Courtesy of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), the facts and tips below are great motivators to get yourself started on organizing.