Happy Spooky Season, my friends! Or if that’s not your thing, Happy Fall! If you need a last-minute (kid-friendly) Halloween decoration idea, I’ve got you covered! Abby here again, and I hope this month’s DIY brings you all as much joy as it did my 4-year-old: ghost garlands! My child has been asking to make Halloween decorations/decorate for Halloween since …
Salem-Inspired Spooky Tablescape
Every fall, my family and I make a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts. With its haunting history and one-of-a-kind characters roaming the streets (hey, Laurie Cabot!), Salem is a place like no other. So, when it came time for me to plan a bewitching tablescape for an upcoming Halloween party, I thought about those cobbled streets and crumbling tombstones and …
Easy DIY Mom & Me Costumes
Mom and me costumes are some of the cutest out there. But purchasing them from retail stores or online can be pricey. I find so much joy in seeing DIY creative costumes! With just 2 items you can make your own matching costumes this year for Halloween! Supplies: 2 White t-shirts Craft paint Abner and I were friendly ghosts at …
Thrifty Halloween Door Decor
To set the mood for Halloween in your home, one of the easiest things you can do is to update your front door decor with a spooky little facelift. Since it’s the first thing you see when you arrive home, a display on your doorstep instantly creates whatever tone you want for the season. And, it’s easy to have a …
12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: October Prompt – Vintage Kitchenware
Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month we’re challenging you to thrift vintage kitchenware. Browsing the racks at Goodwill or strolling through a flea market can unlock memories that we may have forgotten over the years – especially when it comes to vintage kitchenware. There’s something special about coming across a set of plates from your …
Easy DIY Amulet for Halloween
“…By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes!” It’s almost October, which means that ghouls and goblins are stirring about, plotting their approach. How will you protect yourself? If you’re ready to jump into the Halloween spirit, an amulet can summon sanctuary to protect you against ill will. Whether the costume you’re planning needs a little extra …
DIY Sanderson Sisters-Inspired Witch’s Broom
Hocus Pocus is my all-time favorite seasonal movie! Once I came to this realization, I was desperate to craft something witchy for my Halloween costume this year. Since anyone who has seen the magical movie knows it’s easy to lose track of a broomstick, I figured I’d do a little DIY breakdown of how the Sanderson sisters could have whipped …
Goodwill Announces Taste of Vintage Event and Honorees: Annual Gala Fundraiser Set for November 4 at John S. Knight Center
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 22, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. In addition, the event will honor Karen and Doug Lefton for their dedication to Goodwill and the greater Akron community. “We are truly looking forward to …
Thrifted Planters
I love when a project I have on my list fits perfectly with something I’ve been wanting to share with you all! Abby here again and this month’s project falls into that category: My orchid has started to outgrow its original planter, and because orchids are notoriously finicky, I thought it would be fun to thrift a new planter at …
3 Ways to Wear a Jumpsuit This Fall
Happy September! Here in Ohio we are currently experiencing our “False Fall” where it’s cool for like a week and then gets blazing hot again until mid-October or so. But I’m here for it and ready for cozy crew necks, boots, and admittedly, {{pumpkin spice}}. I scored this basic black, polyester (so it washes up SO AMAZINGLY. 10/10 recommend) jumpsuit …