Happy January! As cliché as it may sound to be focusing on organization this month- I always love the feeling of a fresh start in the new year. I went through my jewelry this weekend and did a good purge and re-organization. Jewelry can be organized fairly easily and many times with items you already have. I’ve had these necklace and …
Welcome back to the 6th edition of the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. If you’re just joining us, this challenge is designed to help you build a home or wardrobe of thrifted essentials, month by month. Here’s a quick recap of past challenges: 12 Months of Thrifting: Wardrobe Staples 12 Months of Thrifting: The Essentials 2.0 12 Months of Thrifting: …
Have something practical and useful on your shopping list? Thrift it! We’re kicking off this year’s 12 Months of Thrifting challenge with the prompt to thrift something useful. Why we chose this prompt: ● It’s sustainable: Many of us typically associate secondhand stores like Goodwill with mostly clothing and home décor, but avid thrifters know you can find a range …
Happy New Year, Thrifters – I hope 2022 is off to a good start for you! Abby here, and like last month, I’ve got another project that I’ve been gearing up to share with you all for the better part of…..a few years :): Upcycled tassel garlands! I’ve had this DIY saved for years – it’s perfect: it takes a …
With the holidays upon us- you may find yourself asking “But what will I wear?!” a little more than usual. It’s easy to get caught up in buying a new outfit for one occasion- but I encourage you to shop your closet and when necessary – thrift! Here are 3 looks that can be dressed up or down and worn …
AKRON, Ohio — December 13, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties signed a lease with Montrose Center Ltd.to move its blue /A GOODWILL® BOUTIQUE / to 3900 Medina Road, Copley, Ohio. The new location is expected to open mid-January 2022. “The boutique in downtown Akron had a great run thanks to the gracious support …
Hello everyone out there in the thrifty wonderland – I hope you are doing well! Abby here again and I’ve got something that I’ve been gearing up to share with you all for the better part of this year: secondhand entertaining! I thought with the holidays coming up, and us hosting our (small) holiday get-togethers, I’d share some tips and …
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 …
I am a recent convert to shopping the wares section at Goodwill. Like I always took a gander, but now I get really excited to see what I will find! With the holidays coming up quickly, I wanted to focus on all things homey. I found some great items in the wares section of the Northfield Ohio Goodwill. I decided …
AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 9, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties, along with honorees Karen and Doug Lefton, raised nearly $100,000 at its 15th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser. All net proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. The event held on Nov. 4, 2021, …