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Like many parents of young kids, we don’t get out much. When you’re on a tight budget that includes monthly childcare that costs more than your mortgage, it’s hard to justify hiring a sitter for just about anything. But as Valentine’s Day approaches and cold, winter nights take hold, we decided to make an exception to our normal rule. We …
AKRON, Ohio — Feb. 4, 2026 — In 2025, Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties served 15,392 individuals in the community with job search assistance, training and other services. The agency will formally present 2025 service numbers at its virtual Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. “We are grateful for the …
It’s February, which means that I’m gearing up for one of my favorite holidays — no, not Valentine’s Day — Galentine’s Day! If this magnificent festivity is new to you, allow me to explain: Galentine’s Day is a celebration of the amazing women in your life, whether they are your best buds, sisters, mom, work wife, etc. Traditionally (I’m using …
As Valentine’s Day approaches, there’s no better way to celebrate the season of love than by decorating your home with fun, DIY crafts. Whether you’re planning a romantic night with your special someone, a themed party with friends or a night of self-care to spoil yourself, this easy DIY wall decor idea will add a touch of love to every …
The new year is here. By setting goals and intentions for the year, I’m focusing on my home. This year, my husband and I will be taking on redecorating, renovating, and decluttering our home. I currently live in a home that is mostly thrifted and secondhand. The goal is to shop second-hand first as we renovate and decorate our old …
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great entry into the new year ❤️ As a new year begins – every store and spokesperson is pushing organization and resolution ideas – it can be so overwhelming to bite off multiple things all at once. So, my suggestion is to start with checking out your closets’ thrift ratio. See …
As the year ends, I can’t help but think back on one of the breakout accessories that made a major comeback this year. It has graced the red carpet, runway and the high street. I predict it will also be a significant trend going into 2026. So, who is the comeback kid of the accessory world, you may ask? It’s …
Some thrift finds are fun for a season, a moment, or a mood. But every once in a while, you see the one: a piece that earns its place in your closet or home for years. I used to chase massive thrift hauls and had convinced myself that a trip to Goodwill isn’t a successful one unless my cart …
I want to invite you into the magical world I stumble upon every time I enter a Goodwill Akron store… Recently, I got to tour the Ontario Ohio location located at 2154 W Fourth Street and it inspired some things to look for this Holiday Season. First of all, you may be wondering, “Why shop second hand this season?” For …
I can’t believe this year is coming to a close, along with this series of birthstone related thrift inspiration blog posts! I’ve had so much fun challenging my creativity with this series and learning about the different gemstones associated with each month of the year. 🤍 December has a few birthstones but the main one is tanzanite. And all of …