It’s February and yes, spring is around the corner. However, those of us in Northeast Ohio know all too well that we can see snow even into April. Think it’s too late for finding winter wear? Not if you’re shopping on shopgoodwill.com. From gloves to ski coats, there are still a lot of options for you online. WHITE PATAGONIA DOWN …
Streetsboro Goodwill Celebrating 10 Years in Community and New Store Location
STREETSBORO, Ohio — Feb. 17, 2015 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is celebrating 10 years in the Streetsboro community as well as its new store location in March. To introduce the community to the new location that opened February 15, for both shopping and donating, a special celebration will be held from 11:00 a.m. …
Valentine’s Craft Idea Made from Wooden Spoons
After doing some wikapedia-ing to find out why arrows are used for Valentine’s Day we set out to make our own out of thrifted wooden spoons. Here’s how we did it: 1 – Bought 2 wooden spoons at Goodwill Twinsburg for a mere 16 cents each! 2 – Pulled out some craft supplies like felt, feathers, yarn …
Thrift a Valentine’s Day Outfit & Feel Beautiful on a Budget
Whether you’re staying in for a cozy night at home or going out to paint the town red, you can thrift your outfit and still feel beautiful this Valentine’s Day. Red skirts are timeless and will never go out of style. That’s why you can almost always count on finding one at Goodwill. Whether it’s a new trendy skirt or …
Goodwill has a new boutique and I’m already in love!
Who doesn’t love combining fashion and hot deals? My friend Elise and I went last week to blue/ A Goodwill® Boutique / that carries upscale women and men’s clothing. I am in love with this store and have already been back five times! In the picture above, my friend Elise bought this BCBG jacket for only $15! The …
Making Jewelry From Thrifted Finds
Hi everyone, Abby here! I hope everyone’s 2015 is off to a great start! A new month is here; can you believe it? (I can’t!) With February comes Valentine’s Day! Whether you love it or hate it, it’s always a great occasion for giving those special people in your life something extra to let them know you appreciate them. Whether …
Finding Ashley’s Thrifted Style With Dina
Ashley tends to buy expensive pre-styled outfits that don’t yield much versatility. At our recent style session at the Goodwill in Lakemore, she was hoping to learn a few new thrifting tricks that will help her find affordable pieces that could pair easily with multiple outfits. Being a new mom, I sought out comfortable yet stylish pieces that Ashley can pair …
Nearly 9,400 Job Seekers Assisted by Goodwill in 2014
AKRON, Ohio — Jan. 28, 2015 — In 2014 Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties helped 9,381 individuals through a number of services that offer assistance to people struggling to find employment, including: career exploration and advising; resume and interview preparation; skill identification; work experience opportunities; skills training, as well as job coaching, development and placement. …
Goodwill Opens First Boutique Featuring Upscale Clothing and Accessories
KENT, Ohio — Jan. 21, 2015 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties opened its first boutique featuring upscale clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories in Kent, Ohio. The new store is called blue/ A Goodwill® Boutique /. “The boutique is a first-of-its kind store for this area Goodwill and features higher-end clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories for …
New Uses for a Thrifted Hanging Basket
Next time you see one of these tiered hanging baskets on the shelf at Goodwill you may not want to pass it up. For just a few bucks you’ve got yourself a gem of a storage piece! I use four of these to store craft supplies like yarn, string, ribbon, and of course pom pom trim. What …