One thing I’m excited for more than a pumpkin spice latte this fall is refreshing my home for the season. You can ease your home into that cozy vibe without breaking the bank. Thrifting your fall home decor is another great way to create a home that is personal to you and stay on budget. Here are some fall decor …
Goodwill Announces 2026 “Making a Difference” Award Recipient
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 9, 2026 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties was very pleased to announce its 2026 “Making a Difference” award recipient at the September 9th Employee of Distinction Awards Program held at Guy’s Party Center. The “Making a Difference” award was created in honor of a longtime Goodwill Director and Honorary Director, Mary Beth …
Goodwill Employee of Distinction Award Program Celebrates 25 Years and Recognizes 80 Honorees
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 9, 2026 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties recognized outstanding employees in our community during its silver anniversary 25th Annual Employee of Distinction Awards Program on Wednesday, September 9th. The event provides employers with a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year, 21 organizations and agencies nominated 80 employees …
Five Unexpected Things You Can Thrift to Add Character to Your Home
Adding character to your home doesn’t have to be elaborate, expensive, or require an expert eye for thrifting. Sometimes the small details are all you need to create a little whimsy and bring joy to your space. These are five of my favorite, low-cost ways to make my home feel cozy and more like me, all with thrifted finds. Unexpected …
Thrift Your Next Hobby
Hello, my thrifty friends! As you know, I have been a bit of a homebody this year as I renovate and redecorate my home. I have been seeing a return to hobbies and crafts. From granny crafts and anything to keep your hands busy as the summer comes to a close. If you want to try your hand at a …
The Thrifting Trick That Changed the Way I Shop
One of the greatest thrills of thrifting is scanning the racks and spotting a familiar brand name or a trendy item. However, while brands can be helpful, I have changed my approach to focus on fabrics instead. By prioritizing material over the name on the tag, I have been able to build a more meaningful and intentional wardrobe. Fabric …
How to Integrate the Soft Style Trend into Your Back-to-School Wardrobe
Soft Style has been trending this year, making Easter basket pastels an all-season look. Synchronous with preppy and inspired by vintage brands like Limited Too and Juicy Couture, Soft Style continues to trend not only Gen Z, but also the younger generations. Waiting in line to meet the teacher on the first day, parents will be sure to see children …
Gen Z Trends for Back-to-School
The countdown to the college return is on, which means there are only a few weeks left to create the ultimate, elevated back-to-school wardrobe. There’s something so fun about the start of a new school year. The opportunities feel endless; there’s excitement about being in the same place with your friends again and getting one step closer to reaching your …
The Thrill of the Thrift – My New Favorite TV Show
As I have been working on renovation and redecorating my home I wanted to share my new favorite show that has been inspiring me lately . That Thrifting Showing with Laura Spenser. Laura Spencer is no stranger to the thrifting world and secondhand community. She has expressed her love of thrifting publicly for years inspired by her late mother. But …
Secondhand Fairy Gardens
Today, I’m bringing you a fun summer idea for kids (and adults) that will bring hours of fun and joy. My kids LOVE fairy gardens. They love making their own fairytale and setting up their fairy kingdom differently every time. Here are a few ideas on how to thrift your very own fairy garden supplies! First, you need a vessel- …










