Ever wonder what kind of outfits or goodies you really can find at Goodwill? Stop wondering. Goodwill now has an account on Pinterest, the virtual pin board site. If you already have a Pinterest account simply click here and follow us. If you don’t have a Pinterest account, join to see all the cool things Goodwill has to offer. If you like any of the outfits or photos we have on our board re-pin them! Happy pinning!

The weather is getting nicer and summer is just around the corner. For those getting married it is the season of weddings. If you are on a budget don’t forget to stop by your local Goodwill Store for cool jewelry for you bridesmaid dresses, vintage vases for your tables, or even your wedding dress. Check out the photo above of a dress that was found at Goodwill. You never know what you will find!

Needing a cool way to figure out what you really wear vs. what you do not wear? Check out this blog from a Goodwill donator. Every January she turns her hangers facing the same direction. When she wears that article of clothing she turns the hanger the opposite way. By June, whatever is still facing the original way she donates to Goodwill. A quick and easy way to see what you have worn within the past couple of months and what you most likely will never wear! Click here to see how she does it!

Get ready for the New Year by cleaning out the remainder of the old year. Go through your closets and weed out those clothes that you haven’t worn all year. Take inventory of your basement and get rid of old electronics that you will never use. Make a donation station in your house of things that need to go to Goodwill and remember if you donate by December 31, you can still claim it on your 2011 taxes!

As the holiday season moves closer and closer, let’s not forget about giving back to others. Clean out old toys, clothes, furniture and electronic equipment to make room for the new things you will be receiving this holiday season. Remember to donate your gently used things to your nearest Goodwill Store and Donation Center. By doing this you will be helping those with disabilities and other barriers to independence in achieving their fullest potential as workers and members of the broader community.

Want a gift that is unique and thoughtful? Check out these gift boxes made by the good people from Goodwill at Homefields Farm. The boxes are jam packed with delicious goodies from local Lancaster County businesses. Boxes are $17.50 and to place an order simply email sbreneman@yourgoodwill.org or call 717.871.3110. Boxes can be picked up at the farm starting December 14, and orders must be placed by December 9. Let us help you check “gifts” off your Holiday list this season!

For more information about Goodwill at Homefields Farm’s gift boxes click here.

Thinking about getting rid of your car before the winter? Don’t trade it in to the dealer, donate it! Goodwill’s Wheels for Work program takes donated cars and gives them to low-income working parents. Imagine not having a car and relying on the kindness of others or public transportation to get you everywhere you need to be. The recipients of the cars fill out applications and are required to take financial and car maintenance classes. Plus your car donation is tax deductable. Upon donating the car, Goodwill Keystone Area will provide you with the proper IRS paperwork. Give the gift of transportation this holiday season, for both yourself and someone else! Click here for more information regarding the Wheels for Work program.

Halloween season is coming to a close, and soon we will be gearing up for the Holiday Season. Want to beat the Holiday shoppers this year? Check out these gift boxes made by the good people from Goodwill at Homefields Farm. These boxes are jam packed with delicious goodies from local Lancaster County businesses. Boxes are $17.50 and to place an order simply email sbreneman@yourgoodwill.org or call 717.871.3110. Boxes can be picked up at the farm starting December 14, and orders must be placed by December 9. Let us help you check “gifts” off your Holiday list this season!

For more information about Goodwill at Homefields Farm’s gift boxes click here.

As it is getting darker earlier and the weather is getting cooler, people are starting to decorate for fall. And right around the corner is Halloween! Don’t spend a fortune at those fancy costume stores. Come to Goodwill and get an awesome costume for a fraction of the cost of most stores. Be the best dressed person at your Halloween party or stand out as a trick-or-treater! Check out our website for some Bootastic costume ideas!

Looking for a unique night out just the two of you? Goodwill has the perfect night out. Come to Goodwill Treasures, An Antique & Collectible Occasion at the historic Peter Allen House on September 30^th at 6pm. It is a night filled with good food, good music, and tables filled with treasures found at Goodwill. Proceeds from the evening benefit Goodwill’s Mission: to support persons with disabilities and other barriers to independence in achieving their fullest potential as workers and as members of the broader community.