Living Amazing in 2012 with Goodwill

As the weather heats up this June, make sure your closet is ready! Our Summer Wardrobe Essentials will help you get started. Summer's trends are all about staying cool and comfortable while standing out! To complete your closet with the wardrobe essentials below, head to your local Goodwill and locate some of these trends, at great low prices!

At Goodwill, we strive to help you save money on many things in your life. We want you to stay cool this summer without breaking the bank on energy costs! Courtesy of Consumer Energy Center, these tips will show you what to do before it gets too hot.

Summertime food is all about grilling outside and picnics with the family! These tasty treats below are some of our favorite bites to bring to get-togethers. We can't promise any leftovers though!

We may all want our wedding decorations to look perfect, but we would all love to save on cost. One thing we love about our stores, is that you are guaranteed to find an assortment of items - many of which can be repurposed and used for your wedding! You don't have to spend a lot to bring an expensive feel to your big day. Using items from Goodwill, you can create a one-of-a-kind day your guests are sure to remember. Take a few ideas from us with the craft projects below!

"Green" Wedding Tips

What is a green wedding? It's a wedding where the couple tries to decrease the impact of their event on the planet. There are many ways to do it without sacrificing style or elegance! And, going green can save you money. Every part of a wedding has eco-friendly options worth considering. Whether you incorporate one or two earth-friendly elements, or go completely organic, remember that every green choice makes a difference! Here are a few simple tips to help you have a green wedding.

Recently we sent an email to our Club Goodwill members and asked them to tell us in 500 words or less "what makes your dad so amazing." We received hundreds of inspiring and heartfelt stories. Thanks so much to all who entered and congratulations to the winners of the Brewers tickets!

We love the idea of showing Dad how special he is with a homemade gift! Luckily, you don't have to go far - each Goodwill Store & Donation Center has an array of items that you can use to make the perfect gift for Dad. Below are just a few of the many gifts you can create for Dad with items that could easily be found at Goodwill!

Bring a sweet finish to Father's Day with these tasty desserts that Dad is sure to love! After a day of fun activities and homemade gifts, these desserts will definitely be the icing on the cake!

Here is a collection of our favorite quotes for Fathers and from Fathers. Share them with your Dad in a card, homemade book or other crafts.