3 Thanksgiving Ideas You’ll Want to Steal This Year
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 […]
How to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Outfit With Goodwill
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 […]
How to Bring the Whole Family Together this Thanksgiving
Times have seriously changed since your oldest relative’s first memorable Thanksgiving. Yet, all of the best things this holiday has to offer remain the same: family, food and gratefulness. Some holidays are exciting for each generation for different reasons. With Halloween, for example, kids love trick-or-treating, most teens and young adults love Halloween parties and […]
How to create a stunning Holiday Table with Goodwill
Looking for a Thanksgiving craft that adults and kids can enjoy? Nothing says Thanksgiving like a table full of — Sharpies. No? Well, maybe I can convince you that it’s worth setting one out for each of your guests this year with the same care you give your grandmother’s finest silver. Thanksgiving Memories When I […]
Thriftmas Starts Now: Turtlenecking Outfit Ideas for Fall
Although Coco Chanel once said, “before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off,” to make sure women were expressing themselves with a minimalist, elegant style — she definitely wasn’t keeping chilly winter weather wardrobes in mind. Long gone are the days of tank tops and strapless dresses — it’s […]
Give the Gift of Second Chances This Holiday Season
The holidays remind us of what matters most: generosity, connection, and lifting one another up. Since 1928, Goodwill of Silicon Valley has carried that spirit forward, helping people build brighter futures through the power of work. This season, your donations can do something truly extraordinary: They can change someone’s life. Your Donations Make Transformation Possible Every item you give and every dollar you donate power programs that help people […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Thriftmas – Why Thrifting Is the Most Sustainable Way to Give This Year
As the holiday season begins to sparkle across Silicon Valley, many of us are thinking about how to make our gifting more meaningful, more affordable, and more aligned with our values. At Goodwill of Silicon Valley, we believe the best gifts don’t just bring joy to the people who receive them – they also uplift […]
A Greener Christmas: Celebrate the Season with Purpose
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and giving back. But it’s also a time when waste tends to spike with extra packaging, fast decor, and once-a-year items that don’t always see a second life. According to Stanford researchers, Americans generate about 25% more waste from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, creating a mountain of plastic and packaging that often ends up in landfills. This […]