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This article was contributed by San Antonio Fashion & Beauty Blogger, Pam Lutrell of "Over 50 Feeling 40".

Good times at Goodwill!! That is exactly what I have experienced lately...good times!! For today's post, Goodwill SA asked me to shop in the store area called Julia's Attic. This is where they display items donated from the ladies of our local Junior League and usually the items are top quality!

I had some tough decisions to make after finding several excellent pieces, but again, I look for what will strengthen my personal wardrobe and breathe relief into the budget. After selecting my purchases, the first thing I do when I get home is clean the items. Occasionally, I have taken a couple of the better clothing to the dry cleaners. The majority hit my washer. I never buy anything with stains...just doesn't sit well with me and not sure if they will come out.

There are too many new or like-new items to discover which makes this treasure hunt worth the time. In fact, I recently brought my husband a brand new Eddie Bauer button down shirt from Julia's Attic!!

I know I will wear this leopard top a lot this summer. I saw a similar one at Chico's the other day for around $60...this top was only $3.99!! Then in Julia's attic, my eye went right to this fun handbag for $9.99. I knew it would be mine the minute I saw it on the shelf...for this outfit, the pattern mixing works. I like pattern mixing best when its done in the same color palette. Finally, I also found in Julia's Attic these fun Chico's capri pants for $9.99. Polka Dots are everywhere and these will make for some casual, summer fun!! All items today were purchased from the Goodwill SA at Highway 281N and Bitters Road! Stop by and like them on FACEBOOK!

Goodwill is always a great idea for growing your wardrobe for less! I hope everyone had a fabulous Mother's Day weekend!

This article was contributed by local San Antonio Fashionista & Do It Yourself-er Extraordinaire, Kim MacDonald.

I love the quirky style of vintage china and glass newly combined into jewelry holders and cake stands. No one will walk into your house and recognize this from the Crate and Barrel catalog - a truly one-of-a-kind gift idea. And the even better news? Making one is not only inexpensive, it's easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.

I didn't even have to scour the shelves at the Goodwill location on Loop 410 and Blanco, the selection of vintage china and glass is plentiful at this location. I quickly gathered a glass candle holder ($9.99) and a very cute vintage china tea cup with saucer ($14.99). Both together put me right at my $25 budget (you'll also need some glue - I used E-6000, which will run you about $4 at your local craft store).

First, remove all stickers and wash the tea set and the candle stick holder to remove all dust/debris. Dry with a paper towel. Then, carefully add some glue to the top edge of the candle stick holder.

Next, flip the tea set saucer upside down on the work table, and center the candle stick holder. Let it sit for awhile so the glue can set.

After it's done drying, you're done - voila!

Or you can decide to glue the teacup to the top of the saucer for a different look.

Here's what the finished product looks like on a dresser.

You can also opt to do a different version, using only the teacup and saucer.

Simply place the teacup upside down, and glue the saucer to the bottom of the teacup.

Another variation on this very idea is to use larger components, like this brass candle stick holder ($9.99) and larger vintage decorative plate ($14.99) that I found at the same location (you could even use turned over wine glass as a base).

You can use it as a jewelry holder, or even as a cake plate. If you wanted to get really fancy, you could create an entire set, so that at mom's next dinner party, each guest could have one of these placed right in front of them with a yummy cupcake placed neatly on top! Don't worry that they're mix-matched. It's the new trend!

May 6th- May 12th is a special week in the non-profit world: Goodwill Week! This is a week-long celebration dedicated to increase awareness of our Mission: to help change lives through the power of work!

During Goodwill week, our Team is hosting a Career Fair for the general public on Wednesday, May 9th from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Goodwill store on Fredericksburg Rd. at Vance Jackson. If you are looking for your next career, recruiters from Fiesta Texas, Marriott, Cintas, Broadway Bank, Judson ISD, United Health Group and many more will be interviewing this day. So job-seekers: bring plenty of resumes and dress to impress!

Many friends also ask, how can I help celebrate Goodwill week? It's easy! Here are few ways to get started:

• Donate: Whether a gently used clothing item or a household appliance, we are in critical need for donations of all types, especially older computers. Find a donation station near you here.
• Shop: Nearly 90 cents of every dollar we earn in our stores goes directly back to the community and our Mission. Visit any one of our 17 stores in the area. Get a great deal AND help out your community.
• Volunteer: We would love to host your employee or service group at a store. We are very gracious for your donation of time and talent.
• Enroll or be a partner in our Good Careers Academy: Whether you are looking for a new career path or looking for quality employees with exceptional training, our Good Careers Academy is always looking for students and businesses to hire them!
• Contribute: The easiest way to make a difference during Goodwill week is to give what you can. Simply visit our Donations page and make a cash donation to our agency.

Don't forget that every donation to Goodwill is a tax-deductible contribution! So, how will YOU help celebrate Goodwill Week? Talk back to us now on Facebook or our Twitter page and help us make a difference this week!