12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: December Prompt – Gifts you Can Thrift

Thrifting gifts is great for the environment, your wallet, and your creativity. Want to save money and reduce waste this holiday season? Save this secondhand holiday gift guide for the next time you’re out thrifting at Goodwill Akron. Thrifting Gifts for My Family: Like many families this year, we’re on a budget. So, shopping at Goodwill for holiday gifts helps …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: November Prompt – Thrifting a Home Decor Look for Less

Decorating your dream space does not have to be expensive. I’ve been decorating my home with Goodwill finds for years. If the thrift store is the last place you think of checking when you need home decor, think again! Not only is buying secondhand decor items extremely sustainable and good for the environment, it’s also a way to add quality …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: October Prompt — Expanding your Thrift Comfort Zone

One of my favorite things about shopping secondhand is that it allows me to curate a style and wardrobe that is uniquely my own. Through trial and some terrifying errors, I’ve developed a routine of wearing a “uniform” of sorts, or a signature look of saturated colors, bold prints, and textures. There’s comfort and convenience in knowing what you like. …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: September Prompt — Thrift Something Inspired by your Favorite Show, Movie, or Book

As a 90s kid, I have fond memories of watching the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air every week with my family. What I looked forward to the most was Hilary Banks’s impeccable sense of style in each episode. Played by Karyn Parsons, Hilary’s style embodied 90s fashion. The shoulder pads, bold colors, hats – I loved it all.     This …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: August Prompt – Thrift Something That Reminds you of Your Childhood

Stepping into a Goodwill can often feel like taking a walk down memory lane. Browsing the rack, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming across something from your childhood at Goodwill. We want to share that nostalgia with the thrift community so this month we’re inviting you to share a thrifted find that reminds you of your childhood using …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: July Prompt — Thrift Something Off-Season

Want to know how to find some of the best items at Goodwill year-round? Shopping off-season! Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge where we invite you to share your thrifted finds using the tag #12MonthsofThrifting on Instagram. This month’s prompt is to thrift something you need off-season. Goodwill Akron locations carry seasonal items all year round, meaning …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: June Prompt —Thrift a Color of the Rainbow

From flowers to PRIDE celebrations, this month brings color in all forms. In honor of all the beauty summer brings, we’re inviting you to thrift the colors of the rainbow for the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. New to the challenge? Each month we invite you to thrift or share a thrifted find on Instagram or Facebook using the tag …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: May Prompt — Thrifting For Nostalgia

One of the greatest things about thrifting is reveling in nostalgia. This month we’re inviting you to share a thrifted find from your favorite decade for the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. New to the challenge? Each month we invite you to thrift or share a thrifted find on Instagram or Facebook using the tag #12MonthsofThrifting. Take a walk down …

12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: April Prompt — DIY Canister Using an Old Candle Jar

Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting challenge. This month, in honor of Earth Day, we’re challenging you to DIY or upcycle something using thrifted finds. Did you know that many people donate unused, unburnt candles to Goodwill? Yes! It’s one of my favorite things to thrift because they cost a fraction of the retail price. Ever since my …