Hello out there! Abby here – How are you all coping with your respective social isolating and distancing during these strange times? I hope you are surviving and taking advantage of the technology available to stay sane and stay in touch with loved ones. For today’s blog post, I thought I’d take a different approach than what I normally share …
I always love making my own inexpensive versions of popular decor trends, so this spring I decided to tackle the floral wall hangings that I’ve been seeing around! By using supplies I found at Goodwill, I’m able to save money, save stuff from the landfills and come up with something that’s one-of-a-kind. My version is inspired by forsythia, a spring …
Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge hosted by Dina’s Days and Goodwill! If you’re just joining us the goal of the challenge is to help you add a “dash of thrift” to your outfits using 12 themes that you can easily find at Goodwill. What do we mean by shapes? Exactly what it sounds like! Thrifting and …
AKRON, Ohio — March 3, 2020 — In the last two school years, the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation’s “A Rose Project” has helped nearly 300 young ladies annually with homecoming, prom or other occasion dresses. With prom season on the way, The Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation and Goodwill will make the collection accessible on two Saturdays this spring – March …
Winter and the Holiday Season have both been dreary, yet eventful times. With the promise of Spring, there is also a promise of unexpected trends to start forming because of the bloom of the momentous Year 2020. We are ever inspired by the legacy and greatness of the year 1920 and are seeing things come up from Fashion-past that solidifies …
We’re in an era of fashion that I call the Chameleon Era. Never before have we had more access to what is current and trending in fashion. It’s an open book. What is showcased on the runways can be instantly viewed by anyone and everyone. Fashion does not discriminate and is meant to be viewed and influence EVERYONE. I love watching fashion shows …
Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge hosted by Dina’s Days and Goodwill! If you’re just joining us the goal of the challenge is to help you add a “dash of thrift” to your outfits using 12 themes that you can easily find at Goodwill. How to thrift it: For each month in 2020, use the schedule to …
Hello there fellow thrifters! Abby here! I’m not sure about you all, but I’m still in the new year, clean out mode – by the time the holidays are over, I’m ready to put all the decorations and new things away, and clean out what we don’t need (and donate those things that are still in good condition). I can’t …
Hello my fellow thrifters! Each year I eagerly anticipate the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year. I know, I know it’s kind of nerdy. But to me, The Color of the Year is the sign of the times, the essence of where we’re at and what’s been happening all around. In beauty, fashion, interiors, business, health, wellness and travel. …
Happy Valentine’s Day, fellow thrifters! Modest Blondie here, with an ode to my love, Goodwill. But seriously, if you’re a thrifter like me, you’ll probably agree that Goodwill deserves a valentine. First off, they provide employment and training to help people overcome challenges, build skills and further their careers. Secondly, their donation centers and processing helps fight against clothes going …