By now many of us have packed our beach bags and hit the pavement on road trips to local water parks or even southern states where most days are sunny and beaches are plenty. Gathering the family and all of our belongings required for a road trip can be something we save-up for months ahead of time because let’s face …
DIY: From Hutch to Rolling Bookshelf
Lucky for me, I do seem to come across a lot of hutch tops. This one was sitting there, looking lonely and waiting to be reinvented. I was ready for the challenge. Although it really didn’t take a whole lot, it was in pretty good shape to begin with. The first thing I did was take the top molding …
#12MonthsofThriftingChallenge: Black Pencil Skirt
We’re half way through the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge! How’s it going for you? Are you getting the most of out your purchases? If I had to narrow it down to the top 3 items on this list, a black pencil skirt would make the cut. It’s one of the most essential prompts in the challenge, so don’t skip …
Thrift Store Heroes: Customer Appreciates the Many Positive Aspects of Goodwill
Ask me what my favorite season is and I’ll be sure to respond with one that might surprise you – garage sale season. And it is upon us! With the dawning of summer, it’s a sure sign that garage sale signs will soon pepper the corners of neighborhoods with promises of finding great treasures for less. But with spring and …
Goodwill Announces Taste of Vintage Event and Honorees
ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER SET FOR NOVEMBER 16 AT QUAKER STATION AKRON, Ohio — June 1, 2017 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Founded in 1927, Goodwill is celebrating its 90th year of community service during the evening. …
My Journey for a Shirt Dress
Okay, I’m wearing a dude’s shirt here, and I don’t want anyone to think I left my pants at home! I created this post out of necessity. For the past two spring/summers I’ve wanted to add a new staple to my wardrobe – a shirt dress. The specific style I was searching for had to resemble a men’s dress shirt. …
Goodwill Announces 16th Annual Employee of Distinction Award Luncheon
AKRON, Ohio — May 26, 2017 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties invites area employers to nominate their outstanding employees for its 16th Annual Employee of Distinction Award Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. At no cost, area businesses can nominate employees they would like to publicly recognize for their efforts. The keynote speaker at …
Three Simple Solutions for your Closet
Goodbye spring… Hello summer! It’s that time again in Northeast Ohio. Time to say goodbye to the coats, boots and sweaters and say hello to shorts, sandals and t-shirts. I get to hang out with people in their closets who are often overwhelmed by their clothing. I’ve got three questions to ask you and solutions to follow. Are you are ready to …
The Great Outdoors & World of Sports
Summer is almost upon us and with that, warmer weather and outdoor activities. I’ve already seen the golf courses swarming with golfers on a sunny weekend day. This is the season of baseball, camping, swimming, biking, fishing and boating. As a parent, I know how expensive sports & outdoor equipment can be. Finding a good bargain can be a challenge …
4 Staple Summer Looks For Kids
The month of May was always one I anticipated as a kid. It meant warmer, sunny days, end-of-the year field trips, new adventures and outdoor fun with neighborhood friends and the best part…it meant the end of the school year is near! We all must admit, for kids, these last few weeks of school are challenging to get through. They …