Valentine’s Day 2017: Share the Love With Fun and Romantic Ideas

Valentine’s Day is a special day full of love, romance, and fun ideas. In 2016 alone, lovers spent almost 20 billion dollars on Cupid’s favorite day. How can you and your loved ones enjoy the fun of the season without breaking the bank? Nothing says “I love you” like getting inspired from our Valentine’s Day…

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New Year, New You: How to Keep Your Closet Organized in 2017

We’ve all been there: you buy the perfect dress for an event, but you only wear once. So it goes to the back of the closet along with a lightly worn sweater, those heels you rarely wear, and the purse you bought on vacation. You don’t plan for it, but soon your closet is overrun…

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Happy Holidays from MERS Goodwill

Happy holidays! The holiday season is full of wonderful traditions. These traditions include festive parties, spending time with loved ones and lots of delicious food. Why not start a new holiday tradition with your family that will add extra holiday cheer: donating to MERS Goodwill! No matter what holiday you celebrate, you are probably going…

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Make Your Own Sock Snowman

If you have ever suffered by the hands of the laundry gnomes that seem to take only one of your socks, this craft is for you. This DIY sock snowman craft lets you put those unmatched, lonely socks to good use this holiday season. What you will need: one tube sock (or if you have…

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DIY: “Ugly” Holiday Sweater

Need a fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit? Goodwill stores have endless aisles of seasonal inspiration, including items to make your very own “ugly” holiday sweater! Follow these quick steps to create a one-of-a-kind holiday sweater: What you will need: Hot glue gun Decorations from Goodwill Scissors Plain sweater from Goodwill…

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3 Easy Do it Yourself Holiday Crafts

The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the entire year. Everyone you meet seems to be a little happier as they share their holiday cheer with friends and family members. The holiday season is also a great time to enjoy a few DIY crafts to decorate your home or outfit you…

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Thankful For…..

  Thanksgiving is a perfect time of year to count your blessings and acknowledge what or whom you are thankful for this seaon. MERS Goodwill is thankful for YOU! Without all of those who support Goodwill with contributions/donations to our 44 retail stores, we would not be able to live out our mission: “Changing lives through…

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Decorate for Thanksgiving with Goodwill

With Thanksgiving only a week away, it’s time to start prepping your festive holiday table and home décor. MERS Goodwill stores are stocked up with all kinds of Thanksgiving decorations such as candles, fall arrangements, seasonal photo frames and baskets. There are numerous fun and creative DIY projects that will give your home a chic…

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Honoring Our Veterans through Employment Services

We take a day to honor our Veterans for their service to our country, but are we really honoring them? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015 there were 21.2 million veterans and 4.6 percent of those veterans were unemployed. MERS Goodwill is striving to heighten the opportunities for our military veterans. Referred…

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