Happy October Everyone! Halloween is only a few weeks away, and without fail every year I am scraping for a costume last minute. Here are a few of my tips for finding a quick and easy costume at Goodwill. Pack your imagination. I rarely go into Goodwill with a plan, because I never know what I am going to find …
What will you be this Halloween? Create a Unique Costume at Goodwill
Looking for a unique, affordable Halloween costume? Visit any of the Goodwill stores in Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland counties! You’ll find everything you need to create the one-of-a-kind look that you desire. By purchasing gently used items, you’ll save on your Halloween costumes and decorations, and no one will know that you didn’t buy new! Not only will you …
Upcycle Old Pillow Cases into No-Sew Garland
I was given a sewing machine as a birthday gift two years ago. Haven’t even opened up the box yet. Thankfully this project requires NO SEWING! All you need: 1: Scissors 2: Rope or Twine 3: Pillowcases from Goodwill – I chose colors/patterns with an Autumn vibe. Really any fabric will work (sheets, tablecloths, …
The Strange and Unusual
When most people think of online shopping, more than likely they think of clothing, accessories, electronics, or jewelry. Not many would think of shopping for a resin human skull model or a taxidermy cobra, but Halloween is right around the corner. There are numerous strange and unusual items that can be found on www.shopgoodwill.com. These can be used for science, …
Fall Fashion Trends
The leaves are changing and so is your wardrobe. Here are a few of my favorite fall trends that can easily be incorporated into your closet. High on my radar is this season’s need for utilitarian style. It is rugged and easily translates into a fall color palette. Army green and deep oranges are key to adding this trend to your …
Custom Candy Cauldron for Halloween
Other than Christmas, holiday decorating doesn’t really occur in our house. Not because I don’t want to. Check out my Pinterest boards — I have plenty of ideas for cute Valentines garland, and Easter egg wreaths. But the holidays always creep up on me and I am left doing things like handing out …
A Gem of a Find at Goodwill for Entry Table Update
I paid a visit this month to the Goodwill’s store in Cuyahoga Falls. It’s smaller than the store on Waterloo, but the shelves were packed full, which meant I got to do what I love to do most, dig! I’ve learned sometimes even when you dig, you don’t see everything on the first pass through so it’s my rule of …
Into the Green with Great Finds at Goodwill
Hi Everyone! I just want to jump right in and say my last Goodwill trip to the store in Cuyahoga Falls on State Road was ground breaking. I immediately went into the house wears section (because my kids always make a mad dash to the toys, right next to house wears) and found a vintage Vanity Fair English Gentleman print …
Vintage Fashions Online
From costume to themed parties, fashion shows or styles just reappearing after a couple decades, vintage fashion seems to always make a comeback. Many people collect vintage fashions and Goodwill Akron even has its own collection, which is partially displayed at its signature Fall Fundraiser, Taste of Vintage. Some of these vintage items have sold very well on www.shopgoodwill.com as …
This Back-to-School Season, Remember the Three Rs
Before students can get back to their desks and pick up the traditional three Rs — reading, writing and arithmetic — there’s one end-of-summer hurdle to get out of the way: back-to-school shopping! Parents, before you run in horror, hide your car keys and tear up your checkbooks, you should know that the back-to-school shopping season doesn’t have to be …