Hey gals, this month I have a thrifty challenge for you in honor of love – the love of thift 😉 Since it’s the shortest month of the year, why not pack in maximum thriftiness? Challenge #1: Thrift OR Create something heart shaped *bonus points* if you create something with items you already have OR thrift I picked up …
Styling Your Home for Winter- Thrifted Style
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed and many of us have packed up our trees, lights, stocking holders, red and green decor and ornaments. I love the feeling of taking down all of my Christmas decor but often look around to a house that feels empty and not warm and inviting like it felt by the …
Goodwill Serves More Than 14,000 In 2023
AGENCY TO PRESENT MISSION NUMBERS AT VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING AKRON, Ohio — Jan. 29, 2024 — In 2023 Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties served 14,482 individuals in the community with job search assistance, training and other services. The agency will formally present 2023 service numbers at its virtual Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions on …
Cold Weather Couture | Winter Fashion Finds at the Tallmadge Goodwill
Hi friend! ✨ Julie Holiday here, your go-to style guru, bringing you the hottest scoop on winter fashion straight from the heart of Tallmadge, Ohio. In my recent adventure to the local Goodwill, I unearthed the treasures of “Cold Weather Couture.” Spotted: soft fabrics that embrace you like a warm hug, thick textures that scream coziness, and a palette of …
Best Places to Thrift: Kent Goodwill
Want to know the best places to thrift in 2024? I got you! Let’s kick off the year with one of my top locations: the Goodwill in Kent, Ohio. Why I love this store: The Size: This midsize Goodwill location is the perfect size for both new and avid thrifters. You can easily browse the entire store in one …
Goodwill and Towpath Credit Union Collaborate to Offer Revolving Auto Loan Program
AKRON, Ohio – Jan. 12, 2024 – The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (GIA) is very proud to announce its collaboration with Towpath Credit Union (Towpath CU) to offer a revolving auto loan program to residents of Summit County. GIA serves Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties. Towpath CU is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution serving those who …
Making a 2024 Thrifting Wishlist and Some of My Favorite 2023 Wishlist Items
As we welcome a new year, many of us are purchasing new planners or organizers, making goals or resolutions, starting new habits and excited for a fresh start and a renewed perspective. I am someone who loves to buy a new paper planner and flip through the empty pages anticipating all that the year holds for me and my family. …
Y2K Trends I spotted at the Thrift
You’ve probably seen alllll the memes and video clips about Y2K fashion trends that have come back around. I was 10 in 2001 and there is so much nostalgia every time I go into any store. I was recently at the Medina Goodwill and found several items that gave me “the feels”. Let’s take a trip back in time, shall …
Discovering Joy | Your Goodwill Akron Adventure for a Fulfilling Year Ahead
Hey friend, it’s Julie Holiday! As we step into the new year, we are gearing up for resolutions. While I love a good goal, I find it better to have movement in the direction of good health and well-being. In my quest to find things in our community that help and enhance our lives, I wanted to show you items …
Ways to Bring the Friendly Comfort of Hygge into Your Home
Have you heard of hygge (pronounced sort of like hoo-gah)? It’s one of those words that has no true English translation. In Denmark, the word describes the distinct feeling of happiness derived from things of comfort: pillows, candles, tea and good friends. As we dwell in the midst of autumn with a long winter ahead, it feels like the perfect …