Second Début: Not your typical thrift / consignment shop
By Guest Blogger Zhenya Hutson A real gem among thrift and consignment stores in the Twin Cities, is Second Début (operated by Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota). Not everyone knows about it, but if you...
View ArticlePayment card information at Goodwill: What you should know
By Michael Wirth-Davis, President and CEO of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Several media organizations including the New York Times and the Star Tribune have reported that select Goodwill store...
View ArticleSummer accessorizing at Goodwill
By Guest Blogger Lindsey Herzog A sure way to spruce up any look is with a few carefully selected accessories. I think of my accessorizing like putting together a gallery wall. You want the art to...
View ArticleDenim cut-offs: Tips, tricks and trends
By Guest Blogger Zhenya Hutson Denim cut offs are everywhere this season. But sometimes trends can be tricky. Not sure where to begin or whether to jump on the short trend at all this summer? I have a...
View ArticleFashion Fix client challenge: Summer scarves
By Guest Blogger Lindsey Kuhn As a stylist, there is one question that gets asked more than any other: How do you accessorize? This time of year, the accessory that stumps my clients the most is the...
View ArticleSummer workwear: 6 outfits with 10 items
By Guest Blogger Lindsey Herzog Dressing for the office this summer can be a cinch with a little help from the Goodwill boutique, Second Début. Honestly that store blows my mind every time I go in...
View ArticleParticipant of the Year, “Never say never.”
By Staff Blogger LaDonna Seely “Never say never. Set your mind and go after what you want,” is Helen’s motto. It has served her well. Abandoned at three months old, shot in the head as a teen, then...
View ArticleFashion Fix client challenge: Back to school and campus cool
By Guest Blogger Lindsey Kuhn Julia is heading back to the U of M this fall. Like most students, she is eager to see old friends, excited to move into her apartment, looking forward to rush week, and...
View ArticleGoodwill hunting: Inspired by Chloe Sevigny
By Guest Blogger Megan from Two Birds Chloe Sevigny has always been such a stand-out fashion star. I love that she dances to the beat of her own drum and remains impeccably stylish, while still...
View ArticleStable Families pilot project awarded $45,000
By Staff Blogger LaDonna Seely This article was written by Lisa Fleming with the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department and originally appeared in the LOOP, a Hennepin County...
View ArticleFashion Fix client challenge: Flipping into fall
By Guest Blogger Lindsey Kuhn Ladies and gents – ring the bell … school is back in session! You’ve spent the last several weeks of summer shopping for folders, notebooks, pens and pencils. Most likely...
View ArticleUpdate on Goodwill payment card issue
By President and CEO Michael Wirth-Davis In July, Goodwill Industries International (GII) announced that some Goodwill stores may have been affected by a data security issue. Following the...
View ArticleTrending for fall: Plaid, florals and shades of sangria
By Guest Blogger Sally McGraw It’s time, once again, to examine the hot “new” trends for the season, and remind ourselves that fashion recycles EVERYTHING! Here are just a few of the garments, colors,...
View ArticleOpportunities, hope, new road for graduate
By Staff Blogger LaDonna Seely A graduation speech from the Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Banking and Finance training commencement Sept. 5. My name is Julie Henderson, I came from 25-plus years as a...
View ArticleGoodwill hunting: Inspired (again) by Jessica Alba
By Guest Blogger Megan from Two Birds Have you ever seen Jessica Alba look bad? I honestly don’t think I have. She could throw on a pair of sweats and an old tee, and she’d make it look cute with a big...
View Article3 ways to dress up your thrifted cashmere
By Guest Blogger Sally McGraw None of us want to admit it, but soon the snow will fly again. And when it does, we’ll need to haul out our boots and scarves and layers. Most Minnesotans know that...
View Article2013 Participant of the Year: a story of survival
By Staff Blogger LaDonna Seely Tortured for his political beliefs, John fled Zimbabwe, leaving behind his wife, four children, a house and a successful banking job. After graduating our Banking and...
View ArticleMentor coordinator: “I have a great job”
By Mentoring Coordinator Melissa Brandel Simply put, I have a great job. In my role as a Mentoring Coordinator at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, I have the privilege to connect with our participants...
View Article9 things to buy at the thrift store
By Charlie of Three Thrifty Guys One of my favorite things to do is to stroll into a local Goodwill store and just browse around for awhile. It’s like going on a treasure hunt every time – you never...
View ArticleGoodwill hunting: Inspired by Chloe Sevigny
By Guest Blogger Megan from Two Birds Chloe Sevigny has always been such a stand-out fashion star. I love that she dances to the beat of her own drum and remains impeccably stylish, while still...
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