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Hey, I’m Julie. I’m not sure if we’ve met before but I’ve been blogging and making videos for Goodwill for years now. I get to visit a new store location in the Akron area every month and focus on different aspects of the store, including fashion trends, or how to pair items. It’s a really cool gig I have because …
AKRON, Ohio — August 26, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce the 19th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. In addition, the event will honor Sylvia Trundle, for her dedication to Goodwill and the greater Akron community. “We are truly looking forward to celebrating Sylvia’s significant positive …
As a mom, back-to-school is a bittersweet time. Although I’m so ready for the kids to go back, it can be a bit stressful. With the rising prices of everything, it feels like the back-to-school budget gets smaller every year. This year, my daughter starts kindergarten, and my son is going to a whole new school. This time around, I’m …
National Thrift Shop Day is August 17 so this month is the perfect excuse to get creative, have fun, and celebrate everything secondhand. Whether you’re a thrifting newbie or a seasoned pro, these five thrift challenges will push your style limits, help you discover new treasures, and maybe even spark a little friendly competition. Here are some challenges to try …
Happy Birthday, August beauties 💚 This month we’re channeling our inner Elphaba Thropp with peridot (pronounced “PAIR-uh-dot” or “PAIR-uh-doe”). Can you tell I finally watched wicked? This month’s birthstone is far from hideous though…. This gem can range from pale yellow-green hues to a deep olive and pairs beautifully with gold accents. Peridot gives me end of summer, peace in …
Hello thrifty friends, in my last post I said I was going to challenge myself to find this season’s hottest swimsuit trends at Goodwill. So whether you’re in need of a last minute suit for a beach vacay or planning to lounge at the pool, you can find a secondhand sustainable swimsuit at Goodwill Akron. I stopped into the Twinsburg …
If you love a Goodwill treasure hunt as much as I do, then listen up—because there’s a brand-new Goodwill in town, and it’s fabulous. Goodwill Industries of Akron recently opened its newest retail location at 3656 Massillon Road in Green (Uniontown), and I had the pleasure of visiting the spacious, beautifully designed store during its grand opening celebration on …
AKRON, Ohio — July 22, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce that Shammas Malik, mayor of Akron, Ohio, will be the keynote speaker at its 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, providing a platform for area employers to publicly recognize …
It’s finally becoming the season where the sun is out for more of the day. Now, we can walk around outside in the middle of the day and soak up those warm rays. Now that the snowstorms have finally come to an end, flowers are starting to bloom, and love is in the warm Spring air! According to The Knot’s Real Wedding …
Happy birthday, July beauties! Your birthstone is RUBY, queens ❤️ When I think ruby, I think freedom. I think royalty and ruby red slippers. I think about your grandma’s cherry strudel, and I think about Jonas Brothers ‘red dress’ (IYKYK). Ruby is fancy and she’s small town. And when I think about thrifting Ruby- I think about the …