Have you noticed that there are basically no rules to fashion anymore? It’s so funny to me that at one point in time if your purse didn’t match your shoes, you were the definition of fashion faux pas. BUT BEHOLD ~ you can now wear sneakers with anything, even dresses and skirts! I wanted to share with you this more …
TALLMADGE, Ohio — April 8, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce it has signed a lease to reopen a Retail Store and Donation Center in the city of Tallmadge. The new location is owned by Tallmadge Properties LLC and is expected to open in early summer 2021 at South Plaza, …
Welcome back to the third prompt of the 12 Months of Thrifting challenge. Last month we focused on thrifting glassware and mugs and this month we’re thrifting lamps. Why thrift lamps?Much like all of the prompts in this challenge, lamps are readily available at Goodwill. From desk lamps to chandeliers or brand new to vintage, thrift stores carry a variety …
Happy Spring, my friends! Abby here – Can you smell that? It’s the smell of spring – fresh air and sunshine are hitting extra special this year. How about you? In honor of what seems like an extra special Spring Equinox, thought I’d share a cheery, floral DIY with you all. I won’t lie, this project has been on my …
AKRON, Ohio — March 24, 2021 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties held its 94th Annual Meeting virtually on March 24, 2021, to elect board members and honor program champions. “We are very grateful for the support of our board of directors, team members and the community during this last year,” said Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, president …
It’s starting to feel like spring is in the air and what’s better than a DIY spring craft to get in the mood?! This project can most likely be done with items you already have, and if not- they are easily accessible for a great price at your local Goodwill! Supplies: 2-3 used hardback books Acrylic paint and a foam …
When spring cleaning, you may be taking the opportunity to streamline your accumulation of housewares, clothing, shoes and books. How do you decide what goes and what stays? Getting organized is all about decisions. My definition of clutter is “delayed decisions and delayed actions.” Everything you see sitting around on your countertops is a decision that hasn’t been made (whether to …
Welcome back to the third prompt of the 12 Months of Thrifting challenge. Last month we focused on thrifting vases and this month we’re thrifting glassware and mugs. Why thrift glassware and mugs? Whether you’re a casual thrifter or collector, Goodwill carries a variety of glassware and mugs in all shapes, colors, sizes, and textures. Classic, vintage, funky or quirky …
What’s up, friends? Abby here again – I’m not sure what it is about this time of year, but I ALWAYS want to make jewelry for you all. Probably a combination of mid-winter blues and looking for shiny things to cheer me up, but hope you all are excited for another DIY jewelry blog post! I recently was reading an …
(Akron, OH) – This is the year that truly…anything goes!With so many of us (well, all of us) under strict orders to isolate, we are going to want to express ourselves in many ways. Some of us will take on new hobbies, while others are evaluating what is truly important. So in terms of fashion and what to wear this …