Not sure what to do this weekend?  

Sometimes being a little outrageous is all you need to have a great night with your friends. Find your favorite: Fur coat, 80's snowsuit, or disproportionately large hat at Goodwill, throw it at your friends, and let the games begin. 

When I go to Goodwill, I look for adventure by finding things I’ve never been brave enough to wear in public. (For me this often manifests as something furry or overzealously sequined).  I try to bring friends (it's more fun to dress them up and laugh anyway), and make a game of who can find the best piece. But, there's no reason for this kind of fun to stay within the confines of your friendly Goodwill store. 

For a recent Christmas party I decided it was time to bring Goodwill to my friends.

To get things started, I wore the fur coat I bought from Goodwill during my trip to Milwaukee with a big pair of heels (guys, boots are good too, though heels would probably get you more attention) and a fierce sense of confidence. The confidence quickly turned into me feeling mildly ridiculous, but generally, I'd say I faked the confidence pretty well.

Because of everyone's magnetic attraction to the coat, pretty soon, everyone started trying it on for themselves. Lots of embarrassing photos and sillier personalities followed. The coat started great conversation (practically talked for itself) and led to plenty of bad jokes to cover the night.

So if you want: 1.) The enviable photos 2.) The best time you can have with no planning and an even smaller budget 3.) The surprise you’ll get from seeing how your friends react?  The equation you need is below:

1 Unique Item From Goodwill + Friends = Last Minute, Low-Budget Party Planning At Its Best. 

Try it.

(It’s even better than charades.)