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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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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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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“…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…
Read MoreIf 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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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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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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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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“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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Shopping for your wedding at the Goodwill? While the Goodwill may not be the first thought to pop into your mind when he pops the question, MERS Goodwill is home to a variety of wedding essentials from decorations to tables and tableware. Wedding season is fast approaching, and the growing average costs to share nuptials…
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