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 Thrifted Home Project
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 …
What’s Your Closet Thrift Ratio?
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 …
Style Trend Alert – Brooches are Back!
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 …
How to Find Forever Pieces While Thrifting
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 …
Holiday Shopping
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 …
December Birthstone: tanzanite
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 …
Make a Unique Winter Wonderland
Looking for a terrarium idea for the winter months? If you’ve ever wanted to climb into a snow globe, today’s project is for you. Whether you’re looking for something new to display on your own mantle or want a unique gift for a friend, this large-scale winter wonderland terrarium idea is a special way to honor the season. The great …
Wadsworth Goodwill Relocation Celebration Planned For December 9
Wadsworth, Ohio—November 25, 2025— Goodwill Industries of Akron is celebrating the relocation of its Wadsworth Retail Store on December 9th. The Goodwill in Wadsworth reopened for business on October 31st of this year and is located next door to the previous site. The new store location offers the same quality items at affordable prices that Goodwill shoppers expect while also …
How to Thrift for Experiences This Season
How to Thrift for Experiences This Season This month we’re flipping the thrift script. The end of the year is the perfect time to think beyond “stuff” and start thrifting for experiences. This month, we’re thrifting for ways to make memories, spark creativity, and enjoy the season to the fullest. At Goodwill, the possibilities are endless. Here’s how to make your thrifting …










