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Honoring Veterans Day: Serving Those Who’ve Served
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Honoring Veterans Day: Serving Those Who’ve Served

November 11, 2025by Emily Martinez

Every veteran deserves stability, dignity, and a safe place to call home. On this Veterans Day, Goodwill of Silicon Valley honors those who’ve served our nation, while raising awareness of the challenges many of them continue to face long after their service ends. The Ongoing Challenges Veterans Face Each year, tens of thousands of veterans...

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How to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Outfit With Goodwill
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How to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Outfit With Goodwill

November 10, 2025by Emily Martinez

Thanksgiving is the time to gather with your loved ones and catch up, exchange memories of good times past and eat a lot of good food. While your gathering is likely going to be kept to your closest friends and family this year, you probably still want to wear an outfit that’s both chic and...

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3 Thanksgiving Ideas You’ll Want to Steal This Year
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3 Thanksgiving Ideas You’ll Want to Steal This Year

November 3, 2025by Emily Martinez

If you’re in need of new Thanksgiving ideas, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve probably told you before (so this should come as no surprise) that I love Thanksgiving. It’s hands down the best holiday. What could be better than food, family and taking time to note the things you’re grateful for. Since Halloween...

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How to Age Books with Tea and Tights
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How to Age Books with Tea and Tights

October 25, 2025by Emily Martinez

Yes, you read that title right. It turns out that it’s really easy to make thrifted tights into spooky spider webs and to tea-stain the pages of a secondhand book — creating the perfect antique appearance. These two projects, partnered with my tips for aging the outside of Goodwill® books, will give your library a...

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Easy Halloween Costume Ideas (Thrifted Edition)
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Easy Halloween Costume Ideas (Thrifted Edition)

October 22, 2025by Emily Martinez

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Make Halloween Boo-tiful with Goodwill
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Make Halloween Boo-tiful with Goodwill

October 20, 2025by Emily Martinez

I’ve noticed that as I get older, the décor in my home gets a bit more boring — and Halloween is no exception. Gone are the gory Halloween displays that I helped create with my roommates in college. However, I still refuse to reach peak “Live, Laugh, Love” territory with my spooky side, either. Enter...

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3 Spooky Ways to Get Your Home Halloween Ready
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3 Spooky Ways to Get Your Home Halloween Ready

October 17, 2025by Emily Martinez

It’s never too early to start decorating for a new season — especially for one as short as spooky season! It can take some time to get your home looking like the perfect balance of scary and stylish, so it’s no surprise that, for many, the decorating has already begun. Fall colors and Halloween-themed pumpkins...

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