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Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month, we’re inviting you to share your thrifted Valentine’s Day décor, gifts, or outfits. Be sure to share your finds with us using the hashtag #12MonthsofThrifting to be featured. One of my favorite things about hosting parties is being able to repurpose décor items for my tablescape. This year I’m …
Hello February! I wanted to share some low cost/FREE gift ideas for kids on Valentine’s Day. No need to spend lots of money on something they will only use for one day. Use your imagination and make a homemade gift from the heart <3 I made this space ship for my niece’s 3rd birthday last month. I used all items …
AGENCY TO PRESENT MISSION NUMBERS AT VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING AKRON, Ohio — Jan. 26, 2022 — In 2021 Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties served 11,328 individuals in the community with job search assistance, training and other services. The agency will formally present 2021 service numbers at its virtual Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions on …
Hello thrifters! How’s 2022 going? Personally, I’m not sure how to answer that question, so won’t make you answer it either 🙂 Abby here, and I thought I’d ease us into a DIY with this fun and easy upcycled card and envelope project! I love making handmade cards and recently learned how to make my own envelopes, so hope you …
Happy January! As cliché as it may sound to be focusing on organization this month- I always love the feeling of a fresh start in the new year. I went through my jewelry this weekend and did a good purge and re-organization. Jewelry can be organized fairly easily and many times with items you already have. I’ve had these necklace and …
Welcome back to the 6th edition of the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. If you’re just joining us, this challenge is designed to help you build a home or wardrobe of thrifted essentials, month by month. Here’s a quick recap of past challenges: 12 Months of Thrifting: Wardrobe Staples 12 Months of Thrifting: The Essentials 2.0 12 Months of Thrifting: …
Have something practical and useful on your shopping list? Thrift it! We’re kicking off this year’s 12 Months of Thrifting challenge with the prompt to thrift something useful. Why we chose this prompt: ● It’s sustainable: Many of us typically associate secondhand stores like Goodwill with mostly clothing and home décor, but avid thrifters know you can find a range …
Happy New Year, Thrifters – I hope 2022 is off to a good start for you! Abby here, and like last month, I’ve got another project that I’ve been gearing up to share with you all for the better part of…..a few years :): Upcycled tassel garlands! I’ve had this DIY saved for years – it’s perfect: it takes a …
With the holidays upon us- you may find yourself asking “But what will I wear?!” a little more than usual. It’s easy to get caught up in buying a new outfit for one occasion- but I encourage you to shop your closet and when necessary – thrift! Here are 3 looks that can be dressed up or down and worn …
Hello everyone out there in the thrifty wonderland – I hope you are doing well! Abby here again and I’ve got something that I’ve been gearing up to share with you all for the better part of this year: secondhand entertaining! I thought with the holidays coming up, and us hosting our (small) holiday get-togethers, I’d share some tips and …