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Valentine’s Day Looks for You and Your Love
When it comes to outfits for Valentine’s Day, there are some very easy guidelines to follow for both men and women. Let’s start with the ladies. The best way for you to craft an outfit for this...
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These Valentine’s Day Candy Displays Are Made from Goodwill Finds!
Express your affection by creating handmade Valentine’s Day decor for your friends and family to enjoy. These DIY Valentine’s Day candy displays are made from Terra Cotta pots and glass bowls we found...
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Road to Independence passes through Shopgoodwill’s Station 8
It is hard for the employees inside the shopgoodwill.com office to walk past Station 8 without being inspired by the man who works there. James isn’t the guy pinned down by obstacles. To James, who has...
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Make This Adorable Necklace from Old T-Shirts! DIY Fashion
How cute are these necklaces made from old T-shirts? You can make these too and make some extras for gifts. Just follow our easy steps. The next time you are at your favorite Goodwill of Orange County...
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Look for Spring Fashions at Goodwill of Orange County
Everyone knows that living in Orange County is pretty much paradise. One may argue that a place like, say, Hawaii is better. But I disagree; living on the mainland trumps a remote island any time. But,...
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DIY Goodwill Easter Basket Fit For a Princess
Wouldn’t the princess in your life be delighted to carry this DIY Tutu Easter Basket? It would also make a spectacular centerpiece for your Easter table. We hope you will be inspired to recreate a one...
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Easy DIY Bird Feeder
Spring is here. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Enjoy the outdoors with your DIY bird feeder, made with items found at your favorite Goodwill of Orange County store. Having a bird...
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In the Blink of an Eye, It Wasn’t Just a Routine Ride
It was May 19, 2006 and Daniel Minx was on a routine mountain bike ride with a friend in Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park. And then in the blink of an eye, it wasn’t just a routine ride. His front...
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From One Veteran to Another
Erik came home from two tours in Afghanistan dealing with emotional pain. His new battle : transitioning to civilian life. The people who know Erik knew he would never give up. As a child, Erik was...
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Mother’s Day DIY Teacup Herb Garden
If you are looking for an easy DIY Mother’s Day gift, take a look at this lovely teacup herb garden we made from teacups found at our favorite Goodwill of Orange County store. The teacup garden smells...
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Fun Father’s Day DIY: Upcycled Wreath Made From Old Neckties
Are you looking for a fun Father’s Day DIY gift? You can make this easy upcycled wreath for his office or man cave! You can make this upcycled wreath out of Dad’s old neckties. Ask permission first,...
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Make a Cool Retro Clock from a Vinyl Record
You can make this cool retro clock from a vinyl record and an old clock. If you don’t have the components at home, you can find a great selection of records and clocks at your favorite Goodwill of...
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Goodwill Of Orange County’s Annual Golf Invitational Raises $152,000 For...
On Wednesday, June 29, Goodwill of Orange County hosted its annual Golf Invitational at the renowned Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast. It was a warm, sunny day and more than 140 golfers came out...
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DIY Upcyled Lamp With a Nautical Twist
We are in the process of putting together a nautical-themed room at our house. We discovered a simple table lamp at an OC Goodwill store and were inspired to upcycled it to match our decor, using...
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Goodwill Carries the Flame of Hope Through Southern California
In honor of the Special Olympics World Games being hosted in Los Angeles for the first time in sixteen years, the coveted Flame of Hope made its journey down the Southern California coast with the help...
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Repurposed Purse Planter – a Lovely Gift Idea!
This easy craft combines three of our favorite things: purses, flowers and shopping at Goodwill of Orange County. How can you miss this? Our re-purposed purse planter is a thoughtful gift to cheer up...
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Halloween Event at #OCGoodwill
Halloween at Goodwill of Orange County is no minor occasion. It is quite the opposite in fact. Halloween is the busiest shopping season of the year for our OC Goodwill store locations! Thousands of...
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“BOO” Candlesticks: Easy and Fun Halloween Decor
If you want to put together some easy and fun Halloween decor, check out our not so scary “BOO” Candlesticks! We found three candlesticks at our favorite Goodwill of Orange County store. Having...
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Make an Adorable Chore Chart from a Recycled Cookie Sheet
Motivate your young kids with an adorable chore chart you can make from a recycled cookie sheet. We found ours at our favorite Goodwill of Orange County store. We have trained our eye to discover new...
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Create an Extraordinary Holiday Table With Ordinary Finds
What happens when a decorator and a lifestyle blogger visit an OC Goodwill store to create a holiday table worthy of a magazine cover? Unique items are given new life and reused in ways you won’t...
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