KEEPING IT BASIC As parents or guardians, we are all up against the inevitable pace in which our kids are growing. Which means they are growing out of clothes in a blink of an eye. My daughter’s closet should be a permanent revolving door for all the things I regularly donate to the new things I bring in. A while …
Halloween Photo Collage & DIY Costumes
I don’t normally decorate our house for holidays like Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, 4th of July and Halloween. Unless you consider setting out a bowl of candy corn decorating. But I did get a little crazy this year and created a Halloween costume picture collage to go inside this brand new Threshold (Target) frame that I found at Goodwill …
Finding Katie’s Thrifted Style at blue in Akron
In honor of Goodwill Akron’s celebration of the opening of blue / A GOODWILL® BOUTIQUE / in downtown Akron, we raffled off a personal thrift styling session and Katie was the lucky winner. After getting to know a little more about Katie’s style, I set out to find fall staples for her to incorporate into her wardrobe. Comfort is key for Katie, …
Coffee Table Makeover
I found this cute little coffee table at Goodwill the other day. It seemed too small to be used as a coffee table, but I loved the shape of it and thought it was a perfect size to make into an ottoman. The first step was to get the materials to use. This project only really needed a few …
Halloween Costume Ideas
When sticking to a budget, costumes for Halloween are definitely more of a want than a need. However, it’s fun and the kiddos love to dress up. If you have not shopped Goodwill for your Halloween needs, then you’re missing out. Find prepared costumes at a fraction of the cost or have fun in creating your own! I’d love to …
Stocking Up for Fall on $20
Before I head to Goodwill, I usually set a spending limit and challenge myself not to exceed it. It’s always a thrill to see how far I can stretch a small budget. As we welcome the fall season, I realized my closet was lacking a few staples. Since Goodwill is the perfect place to stock up on essential wardrobe pieces, …
Halloween Costumes & Uniforms on shopgoodwill.com
The time of year for costumes and dressing up is here! It’s easy to pick up a pre-made costume, but there are so many options for those who are creatively inclined. You can make your own or take pieces/parts to come up with something that no one else will have. The options are limitless. Although there are a number of stores …
DIY: Star Wars Theme Costumes
Hi everyone, Abby here! I bet you’ve all started to feel a crisp chill in the air in NE Ohio in the mornings and evenings, meaning that fall is on the way! And with fall comes one of my favorite holidays…. Halloween! I love dressing up for Halloween, and every year I try to think of something fun that I …
DIY: Wine Cabinet
My love of repurposing furniture into wine cabinets is no secret. I love the way they look and the fact that a wine cabinet can be used in various rooms in a house. That being said, today’s project is…turning a dresser into a wine cabinet! My husband had bought me this super cool popcorn machine for my birthday and I …
5 Fun & Affordable Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
The time has come to pack up the swim suits, goggles and floaties because fall has arrived! Only a few weeks ago, we were sending our kids off to their first day of school. Now it’s time for changing leaves, pumpkin-spice flavored everything and Halloween costumes! The thought of coming up with a standout, fancy or fun costume itself can …