Spring Break on a Budget: Travel Essentials You Can Thrift at Goodwill

Spring break is around the corner, and whether you’re heading to the beach, exploring a new city, or planning a staycation, you don’t have to spend a fortune to be travel-ready. Goodwill is the perfect place to find affordable travel essentials while also supporting a great cause. Plus, thrift stores carry seasonal items year-round, so you can find swimsuits in …

Valentine’s Day Décor You Can Thrift and Use All Year Long

When it comes to decorating for Valentine’s Day, I love to find items that are not only festive but also versatile enough to use all year round. Luckily, Goodwill Akron is the perfect place to find beautiful decor that can serve double duty—helping you celebrate the season of love and infusing charm into your home all year long. Here are …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: December Prompt – Picture Frames

We’re wrapping up this year’s 12 Months of Thrifting challenge with a thrift store favorite: picture frames. Because photo frames are produced and purchased in such large quantities retail, you can always count on finding some at second hand stores. Why we love to thrift frames: 1. Frames are a decor staple. You’ll almost always need at least one picture …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: November Prompt – Quirky Finds

We talk a lot about normalizing secondhand shopping for our lives and wardrobes, but we can’t ignore the fact that Goodwill is a fantastic source for all things quirky. From cats to clowns, this month we’re challenging you to thrift something amazingly quirky. Whether you need some ideas for yourself or for a White Elephant party this holiday season, we …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: October Prompt – Vintage Kitchenware

Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month we’re challenging you to thrift vintage kitchenware. Browsing the racks at Goodwill or strolling through a flea market can unlock memories that we may have forgotten over the years – especially when it comes to vintage kitchenware. There’s something special about coming across a set of plates from your …

12 Months of Thrifting: September Prompt – Mirrors

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the thriftiest one of all? Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month we’re challenging you to thrift mirrors. Should you thrift mirrors? YES! Here’s why: ● They instantly add a little flare to any space: In addition to being functional pieces in your home, mirrors are a great way to …

12 Months of Thrifting: August Prompt – Furniture

Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month we’re challenging you to thrift furniture. If the thrift store is the last place you think of checking when you need furniture, think again! From matching sets to one-of-a-kind pieces, thrifting secondhand furniture is a sustainable way to add quality pieces that bring character into your home without breaking …

12 Months of Thrifting: July Prompt – Holiday & Seasonal Items

Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month’s thrift theme is holiday and seasonal decor. Yep, you read that correctly, in July! Thrifting holiday and seasonal decor off-season is one of our favorite thrift tips. While most shoppers are browsing items for spring and summer, you’ll practically have the fall and winter holiday department to yourself! Take …

12 Months of Thrifting: June Prompt – Wall Art

Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month’s prompt is one of my all-time favorites: wall art. Thrifting wall art is a true thrift adventure. Looking around my house nearly all of my artwork has come from Goodwill. It adds so much character and I enjoy the thrill of hunting for the perfect piece for my home. …