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Spring is in the air, flowers and trees are blooming, we are opening windows and soaking in the sun: Spring is here! As Spring approaches so do our dreams of the coming months when the kids are out of school, summer break is in full swing and summer vacation is upon us! If you are planning a Disney cruise or …
Spring is in the air and it has me so excited for picnics, zoo days, grilling season, and sunshine. I have a few items I’m hoping to score secondhand to make this a sustainable spring season, especially with Earth day right around the corner. I love looking for planters and flower pots at the thrift store, I’ve scored some of …
I did something I rarely do when I’m thrifting: spent my entire visit in the activewear section. And I enjoyed it?! As someone who is drawn to funky and quirky finds, I typically find this section to be the least exciting department. However, after a visit to the Goodwill in Brunswick, I found that thrift shopping for athleisure can indeed …
If you’re like me, the weather can really affect your mood. Ups and downs of temperatures and cloudy days can be so tough on my outlook on life. I am hopeful for warm sunny days ahead and I am comforted by the promise of Spring. As the season gracefully transitions, so does our yearning to embrace lighter tones in both …
I hope you enjoyed last month’s blog post about customizing thrifted items with patches. My kids have worn their jackets on repeat ever since we made those and even some of their friends want some made for them now. In this post, I am continuing with part two of how to customize thrifted items with how to do a …
AKRON, Ohio — March 27, 2024 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties held its 97th Annual Meeting virtually on March 27, 2024, to elect board officers, members and honor program champions. “This celebration showcased the past year’s record setting service numbers and the successes of Goodwill’s inspirational 2023 Celebration of Champions honorees!” said Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, …