AKRON, Ohio — May 19, 2022 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties invites area employers to nominate their outstanding employees for its 21st Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. This year, guests can participate either in person or virtually. As always, at no cost, area organizations can nominate employees they would …
Do you ever look at a certain hue and think of a particular era? To me, it seems like there have been so many distinctly beautiful shades of green that were everywhere in vintage décor and clothing that you just don’t see as much these days. Today, I’d like to appreciate those lovely tones by checking out a few blogs …
Author: Jenna Isaacson Pfueller I try to be a plant mom, I really do. I want to be a plant mom. I’m just not very great at it. I’m fully aware that plants wince when they enter my home and see they’re replacing a neglected, shriveled stump of a plant that also replaced one previous to it. I download apps …
One of the greatest things about thrifting is reveling in nostalgia. This month we’re inviting you to share a thrifted find from your favorite decade for the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. New to the challenge? Each month we invite you to thrift or share a thrifted find on Instagram or Facebook using the tag #12MonthsofThrifting. Take a walk down …
With Mother’s Day around the corner, I wanted to give you an idea for a handmade gift that keeps on giving. Baskets are in no short supply at your local Goodwill and I’m sure you have a can of spray paint sitting around somewhere. Why not revamp a basket as a gorgeous spring planter and give mom some fresh blooms …
Hello everyone – Happy Earth Month! Abby back with another upcycle project for you all! I’ve had this project (well a variation of it that I saw on the Repeller site on Candace Marie Stewart) on my list for YEARS. It’s been sitting in the back of my head just waiting for the perfect blazer/suit to come along to update. …
Earth Day is this week, but you can celebrate every day! One way you can do your part to reduce waste is by embracing reusable alternatives when you’re eating at a restaurant or anywhere on the go. Here are a few simple items you can thrift at your local Goodwill to help you be prepared! Reusable Bag: The perfect way …
Just about everyone I know is, in some way, striving to become more eco-conscious (yay!). But at times the whole process can seem overwhelming. Don’t let yourself feel too bogged down; even small changes can make big progress. If we can each adjust our habits little by little, over time we can positively impact the planet in a major way …
Author: Jenna Pfueller Unless you’ve been under a rock for a year, you’ve probably noticed everything is getting expensive these days. We’re all paying more for food, gas, rent, utilities– inflation is rearing its ugly head again and hitting us where it hurts. The one good thing about these tight times is that it often makes us rethink our priorities. …
Author: Felicia Czochanski Municipal solid waste landfills, aka landfills that accept household trash, are the third-largest source of human-related methane emissions in the United States. In 2019, the United States alone accounted for more than 15% of these emissions – which have been proven to have a detrimental impact on warming temperatures across the globe. This Earth Week, it’s important …