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I hope you enjoyed last month’s blog post about customizing thrifted items with patches. My kids have worn their jackets on repeat ever since we made those and even some of their friends want some made for them now. In this post, I am continuing with part two of how to customize thrifted items with how to do a …
AKRON, Ohio — March 27, 2024 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties held its 97th Annual Meeting virtually on March 27, 2024, to elect board officers, members and honor program champions. “This celebration showcased the past year’s record setting service numbers and the successes of Goodwill’s inspirational 2023 Celebration of Champions honorees!” said Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, …
Taking a page out of former fashion editor and journalist, Erica Davies’ book, “Leopard is a Neutral,” I have taken to the racks of the Kent/Ravenna Goodwill location to showcase the infinite ways in which leopard can be worn. Truly, we can think of leopard as being a “neutral” to help us coordinate our outfits when we need an additional …
~Where to find Quality Secondhand Menswear In the spirit of March Madness, I decided to dedicate this post to the boys and shed some insight on where you can get quality secondhand menswear in the NORTHEAST OHIO area. BLUE ~ A Goodwill Boutique: Picture a curated boutique style version of your local Goodwill store and that’s BLUE! I took …
One of my favorite things about thrifting? Stretching my purchases as far as I possibly can. I found this dress at the Goodwill Outlet for $1 and to see how far I could stretch my $1 trendy purchase, I styled the dress three ways. Look 1: Effortlessly Cool with a Sweatshirt Layer For the first ensemble, I decided to infuse …
Ah, the Lakemore Goodwill at Lakemore Plaza Shopping Center—a hidden gem tucked away amidst the bustling streets of Akron, Ohio. Join me on a journey as we delve into the tale of each item, from its initial sighting on the shelf of the Lakemore Goodwill to its current glory adorning the corners of my home. Styled Item No.1: Tranquil …
One thing I love about thrifting my wardrobe is that I do not always have cookie cutter clothing that everyone else has from the same store. I love that I can customize unique pieces and make things my own, that fit my style and aesthetic. One way to do this is to personalize and customize the items that I thrift. …
I love the idea of themed seasonal décor, but I don’t love the idea of accumulating a lot of clutter. These are some things I’ve started doing over the years to avoid accumulating clutter while enjoying the thrifting experience: Plan Ahead: Before thrifting, assess your current seasonal décor and identify what you truly need. Create a list of specific items …
Hey gals, this month I have a thrifty challenge for you in honor of love – the love of thift 😉 Since it’s the shortest month of the year, why not pack in maximum thriftiness? Challenge #1: Thrift OR Create something heart shaped *bonus points* if you create something with items you already have OR thrift I picked up …
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed and many of us have packed up our trees, lights, stocking holders, red and green decor and ornaments. I love the feeling of taking down all of my Christmas decor but often look around to a house that feels empty and not warm and inviting like it felt by the …