The Happy Hunter

If you are like me, then you love rare and collectible items. It is my passion in life to collect and own, for my enjoyment, all kinds of things from classic comic books to fascinating looking clocks to vintage figurines. I have spent many years all over the world searching for these rare, valuable, and [...]

Green is the new chic

A great way to reduce your carbon footprint is going green with your shopping habits. Instead of always buying new merchandise, try shopping at your local thrift store. I’ve found name-brand sweaters, suits, dresses and pants from Goodwill, all with the tags on. You can, too!
Check out this article by Karla Zens from The Huffington Post. [...]

Goodwill Secret: Silent Auctions

Some Goodwill stores sell unique, valuable or popular items by silent auction. The rules vary by store, but generally, the items are on display and you submit a written (silent) bid for the item you are interested in. At the end of the auction, the person who bid the highest wins!
Goodwill Exton has just refreshed [...]

Release your inner creativity

Who doesn’t want to save money? It is crucial to be able save in today’s economy. One thing that everyone would love to be able to save money on is furniture. Thrift stores like your local Goodwill are unknown goldmines for great furniture. From end tables to coffee tables, couches to rockers, great bargains can [...]

Finding your Fashion Treasure

We live in an ever-changing world. Cars run on corn. News is received on your cell phone. Fast food restaurants offer healthy choices. Just like these trends, fashion is always changing. When current fashion trends leave us, the clothes get discarded and passed on. But what happens when fashion trends come back?
This is where thrift [...]

Are you a Mac or a PC?

If you’re a Mac lover, here is a fantastic find for you on shopgoodwill.com. A 17″ Widescreen Apple MacBook Pro lap top new and sealed in the box!

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=5810830
Get your bid in now, the auction ends February 12!
In case you missed my last post, shopgoodwill.com is like Goodwill’s own ebay-style auction site. Proceeds help people with [...]

Are you a Goodwill Newbie?

If you’re a Goodwill newbie, have no fear! I’ve found some information that helps break down a successful thrift store trip and make it fun! Take a look at this great wikiHow, How to Shop at Thrift Stores.
Some shoppers new to the thrift store world are overwhelmed with all the merchandise available, and most of [...]

Dump your X’s Stuff Drive

Have you seen that the Goodwill store at Colonial Park is having an Anti-Valentine’s Day Donation Drive? It’s for all us single people who may have some leftover souvenirs from past relationships (or for anyone who wants to take the opportunity to clean out their closets!). I totally love the idea that I don’t need a date for this [...]