(or any jars for that matter!) Every time I feed my son baby food I always hesitate to throw the glass jars away- They are so stinkin’ cute and I was thinking there had to be a good way to recycle and repurpose them! There are many many ways if you do a quick google search, but here are a …
12 Months of Thrifting: July Prompt – Holiday & Seasonal Items
Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month’s thrift theme is holiday and seasonal decor. Yep, you read that correctly, in July! Thrifting holiday and seasonal decor off-season is one of our favorite thrift tips. While most shoppers are browsing items for spring and summer, you’ll practically have the fall and winter holiday department to yourself! Take …
All Wrapped Up
So remember how I mentioned last month about things heating up around here – well, they are, and they continue to, but you know how some times, there is that cooler summer night, or a colder than should be normal indoor occasion (I’m looking at you, office spaces), well this craft is for these times! Abby here again, and for …
Go On A Vacation – At the Thrift Store!
By Jenna Pfueller Are you dreaming of a vacation that may not be in the cards this year? I know I am. Just a few minutes on social media lately has me seriously jealous of the warmer climes. Never fear. As usual, Goodwill® has us covered. Just one trip can have you looking and feeling like an international jetsetter. Don’t …
Cropped for Summer // T-Shirt Edition
Things continue to heat up around here in NE Ohio (literally, it was almost 90 today and several days in a row now), and I’m so excited for summer! Not be-cause summer dressing and style is my favorite, but because I just love summer. I’m not sure what it is about summer, but it always brings about a sense of …
3 Easy Summer Outfits for Mom & Baby
Do you find yourself at a loss for cute summer outfit ideas?! Now that I have a little, getting him dressed is my first priority. SO, I’ve come up with 3 easy peasy lemon squeezy outfits for you and your babe this summer! Jumpsuits and Overalls I found this awesome lightweight, cotton blend jumpsuit at Goodwill. Paired with a plain …
12 Months of Thrifting: June Prompt – Wall Art
Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month’s prompt is one of my all-time favorites: wall art. Thrifting wall art is a true thrift adventure. Looking around my house nearly all of my artwork has come from Goodwill. It adds so much character and I enjoy the thrill of hunting for the perfect piece for my home. …
Add Artistic Inspiration To Your Next Thrift Refresh
For your next upcycling project, consider tapping into the creations of world-famous artists as your design inspiration. For this blog, a run-of-the-mill pair of tall bar chairs was transformed into artistic pieces with the help of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944), a Dutch painter known for his abstract style. His paintings are simple, geographic and bold—and they look really cool in today’s …
Are You Ready for the Economic Rebound?
This May, we celebrate Older Americans Month and recognize the contributions older Americans make in our lives. Whether you are young or old, do you know what you need to do to prepare to reenter the workforce? Are you tired of hearing the same bad news — that you didn’t get the job? By now, many of us may have …
12 Months of Thrifting: May Prompt – Pots & Planters
Planting season is upon us and Goodwill is the perfect place to stock up on this month’s thrift theme for your flowers and plants: pots and planters. Planters might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of thrift stores, but there are so many affordable options readily available at Goodwill at a fraction of retail …