Did you all notice it’s starting to get a bit spooky around here? Must be because we’re closing in on Halloween! I’m (Abby) back again with a quick, fun round-up of some Halloween costume inspiration that is especially easy to recreate if you are looking to thrift your costume. I know Halloween may look a little different this year but …
Hello! With Halloween being a lot of people’s favorite holiday and a fun way to express yourself, Modest Blondie here today with some easy DIY costumes that you can thrift from Goodwill! A lot of times, Halloween is people’s only yearly trip to Goodwill, but if you shop early, you’ll beat the crowds! Idea for Guys: Brawny Paper Towel Man …
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 9, 2020 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties virtually recognized outstanding employees in our community during its 19th Annual Employee of Distinction Awards Program today. The event provides employers a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year 46 employees were nominated for the Employee of Distinction Award. Nominations for …
Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. It’s officially fall y’all! This month we’re thrifting and styling suede. Real, vegan, or faux – doesn’t matter, as long as it’s secondhand. If you’re wondering: is suede still in style? YES! It never left. Here are my top reasons why you should embrace this fall trend: Suede is one of …
AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 24, 2020 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to have Teresa LeGrair, President & CEO of the Akron Urban League, present the keynote address at its 19th Annual Employee of Distinction Award Program on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. For details on how to participate in the event visit www.goodwillakron.org/EDL. As …
It’s the year that everything seemed to shut down and here we are, with another shut-down consistently looming over our heads. What are WE fashionistas SUPPOSED to do? Not only is there a thrill in the “acquiring” of our fashion, but half the fun is also in showing it off. This year’s back-to-school guide looks slightly different as so many …
Hello hello! Modest Blondie here today to bring you a list of my TOP THRIFT TIPS! Did you know that National Thrift Shop Day is August 17th?! It’s coming up- and I want to help you prepare! I love that National Thrift Shop Day is in August because it’s right around the time of the big box stores’ Fall Line …
This month we’re taking a page out of Golden Girl Sophia Petrillo’s book and thrift styling straw, rattan, and wicker bags. I’m always on the lookout for these bags and find one every single time I go to Goodwill, and I shop there a lot! Here are three reasons why you should embrace this thrift store trend: Straw and wicker bags …
How’s it going out there, friends? I hope the summer is still going well for you all. Abby here with another (hopefully) fun DIY for you. I heard a rumor that you all are making so many masks to keep us all safe, but you don’t know what to do with the leftover scraps! What a great problem to have! …
Happy summer friends! I continue to hope you all are staying safe and sane. Abby here again with another hopefully fun DIY for you. With all of the extra time at home, I’ve been able to work through my endless list of fun DIY projects, and even more thankful that I get to share them with you all. A few …