Thrifty Halloween Door Decor

To set the mood for Halloween in your home, one of the easiest things you can do is to update your front door decor with a spooky little facelift. Since it’s the first thing you see when you arrive home, a display on your doorstep instantly creates whatever tone you want for the season. And,…

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Salem-Inspired Spooky Tablescape

Every fall, my family and I make a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts. With its haunting history and one-of-a-kind characters roaming the streets (hey, Laurie Cabot!), Salem is a place like no other. So, when it came time for me to plan a bewitching tablescape for an upcoming Halloween party, I thought about those cobbled…

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A Spooky Approach: Last Minute Halloween Doorway Ideas

Halloween pumpkins and decorations outside a house

All right, you guys. Halloween is just around the corner. You’ve probably put some time into your costume, but if you’re staying home and socially distant, have you considered setting the scene on your porch or in your front yard? Since kids these days get candy for nearly every holiday (in their Easter baskets, for…

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Easy DIY Amulet for Halloween

image of a DIY costume jewelry amulet

“…By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes!” It’s almost October, which means that ghouls and goblins are stirring about, plotting their approach. How will you protect yourself? If you’re ready to jump into the Halloween spirit, an amulet can summon sanctuary to protect you against ill will. Whether the costume you’re…

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Top Benefits of The MERS Goodwill Excel Center

If you lack the necessary skills, it can be quite daunting to even come across job opportunities, let alone land one. Instead of flailing around by yourself looking for a job, have you ever thought about visiting a Goodwill Career Center? Or, if you don’t have a high school diploma, have you ever considered achieving…

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MERS Goodwill Awarded Contract For Adult High Schools in St. Louis, Missouri

Nonprofit’s high school education program set to begin in St. Louis by October ST. LOUIS (January 09, 2018) – MERS Goodwill is pleased to announce that the State of Missouri has awarded the organization the contract to establish four adult high schools called Goodwill Excel Centers over the next 21 months. These centers will assist…

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Your Ultimate Guide for Planning Easter on a Budget

For many families, Easter is the unofficial start to springtime. The holiday brings sunny skies, warmer temperatures, and playing outside hunting for hidden Easter eggs. According to the National Retail Federation, 80% of Americans celebrate Easter, with the average person spending $140.62. With new outfits, decorations, gifts, candy, and other treats, it’s no surprise families…

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Celebrate the Luck o’ the Irish: Planning your St. Patrick’s Day Party

St. Patrick’s Day is coming! Whether you call it St. Patrick’s, St. Paddy’s, or St. Patty’s, March 17th brings the perfect reason to throw a party with family and friends. Even though St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish culture, that doesn’t mean everyone can’t join in the fun. Now is the time to bring out your…

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How to Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day – Ideas to Inspire Love and Kindness

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop Did you know February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day?  While the demands of everyday life can be stressful and even overwhelming sometimes, it’s important to remember how our actions can affect others. We may feel like our actions can’t…

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