In honor of Father’s Day, I set out to help my brother-in-law find a couple of casual summer outfits at Goodwill. Two of the most important tips we share at our Thrifting 101 workshops at Goodwill is to first go with an idea in mind and then to focus on one section at a time so you’re not wandering …
All that Glitters on shopgoodwill.com
Sparkly, glitzy, glamorous, bling. Whether it’s fine jewelry, costume or vintage pieces, there’s always a wide variety of treasures to be found on www.shopgoodwill.com. Our agency in particular has seen everything from vintage estate pieces to fine jewelry to ethnic and tribal pieces. Although precious and semi-precious rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches tend to do very well online, there are …
Thrifted Pink & Gold Plant Display
Just a few months ago I started swapping all our colorful décor with neutral grays and whites. I was craving a clean, minimalistic, cohesive look, and to me that meant eliminating color and getting back to a simple palette. It was good. We removed a piece of furniture from our family room, we took down some excessive artwork, and …
Thrifted Polka Dots – A Great Look for Work or Play
In honor of Mother’s Day this month, I thought I’d help my friend’s mom find a few things at Goodwill that she can incorporate into her wardrobe and to further prove that everyone can find stylish pieces at the thrift store. When I spotted this $4 polka dot blazer, I threw it in my cart without any hesitation …
Customize Your Thrifted Denim
Hi everyone, Abby here! It’s officially music festival season! If your social media channels look anything like mine, you’ll probably have noticed an increase in Coachella posts and fun summer clothes. One of my favorite festival staples (and warm weather pieces) is customized denim. Whether it is cut-off shorts, or embellished jeans, customized denim is the easiest and most fun way …
Games, Puzzles & Brain Teasers on shopgoodwill.com
Every generation has toys and puzzles that define them. From toy soldiers in the 50’s to Lite Bright in the 70’s and the 90’s trend of Furbies, everyone has a great memory of a long lost toy. In the toy market, games and puzzles seem to stand the test of time. Many online shoppers will look for toys and puzzles …
5 Uses for a Thrifted Ice Cube Tray
I always loved the “New Uses for Old Things” section of Real Simple magazine. That’s where I learned to store and hang my ribbon spools on a wire hanger and to use an ice cube to smooth out caulk. Speaking of ice cubes, I bought a brand new ice cube tray at Goodwill Wadsworth for 40 cents. Here are …
The Donation Cycle
One of the main reasons why I love to thrift shop is because of the recycling aspect. Just to think of the life my clothes have after I donate them, or the fact that I’m able to bring an item from the 1980s back to life is actually quite fascinating. By donating and shopping at Goodwill Akron, I feel good …
LEGOs: For Kids of all Ages
Legos are now more popular than ever. As many know, Legos sets are not inexpensive. Even the smaller kits start at $15 to $20. Themed Legos such as Star Wars, Minecraft and Marvel Heroes can be several hundred dollars for one set. Then there are the higher-end sets of famous international landmarks and architecture which can be close to or over …
DIY Silverware Wind Chimes
Hi everyone, Abby here! I hope spring is off to a great start for you! It’s almost Earth Day, so what better time to reduce, reuse and recycle, but with another craft that can easily be completed with supplies from your local Goodwill! For our next DIY workshop, we will be making wind chimes with silverware on Saturday, April 18! We …