Easy Halloween Costume Ideas (Thrifted Edition)

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How to Age Books with Tea and Tights

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 […]

3 Spooky Ways to Get Your Home Halloween Ready

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 […]

Make Halloween Boo-tiful with Goodwill

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 […]

3 Ideas for Easy DIY Halloween Costumes With a Thrifted Little Black Dress

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Good(will) Witches Thrift Their Halloween Costumes

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Your DIY Cowabunga Crew Costume on a Budget

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DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

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Easy Thrifted DIY Halloween Craft That’s Perfect For Spooky Season

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