I said at the top of the year that I am taking on the challenge to update, renovate and redecorate my home. Phase 1 in my thrifted home project is the dreaded declutter. We have a stuff problem! And after my second child was born, I felt like everything exploded. We had twice as much stuff. Now it’s time to …
In a Winter Fashion Rut? Recreate Pinterest Looks with What’s in Your Closet
Hello friends, I hope this post finds you warm and cozy in these frigid NEO temps. Today, I want to share some Pinterest-inspired looks that I recreated using items I already had in my closet. Sometimes we can get sucked into the fast fashion world by scrolling through all the beautiful outfits online. Still, if we use our imagination and …
Goodwill Valentine’s Day Date Night
Like many parents of young kids, we don’t get out much. When you’re on a tight budget that includes monthly childcare that costs more than your mortgage, it’s hard to justify hiring a sitter for just about anything. But as Valentine’s Day approaches and cold, winter nights take hold, we decided to make an exception to our normal rule. We …
DIY Galentine’s Day Tiered Chalkboard Serving Tray
It’s February, which means that I’m gearing up for one of my favorite holidays — no, not Valentine’s Day — Galentine’s Day! If this magnificent festivity is new to you, allow me to explain: Galentine’s Day is a celebration of the amazing women in your life, whether they are your best buds, sisters, mom, work wife, etc. Traditionally (I’m using …
Valentine’s Day DIY Decor
As Valentine’s Day approaches, there’s no better way to celebrate the season of love than by decorating your home with fun, DIY crafts. Whether you’re planning a romantic night with your special someone, a themed party with friends or a night of self-care to spoil yourself, this easy DIY wall decor idea will add a touch of love to every …
The Thrifted Home Project
The new year is here. By setting goals and intentions for the year, I’m focusing on my home. This year, my husband and I will be taking on redecorating, renovating, and decluttering our home. I currently live in a home that is mostly thrifted and secondhand. The goal is to shop second-hand first as we renovate and decorate our old …
What’s Your Closet Thrift Ratio?
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great entry into the new year ❤️ As a new year begins – every store and spokesperson is pushing organization and resolution ideas – it can be so overwhelming to bite off multiple things all at once. So, my suggestion is to start with checking out your closets’ thrift ratio. See …
Style Trend Alert – Brooches are Back!
As the year ends, I can’t help but think back on one of the breakout accessories that made a major comeback this year. It has graced the red carpet, runway and the high street. I predict it will also be a significant trend going into 2026. So, who is the comeback kid of the accessory world, you may ask? It’s …
How to Find Forever Pieces While Thrifting
Some thrift finds are fun for a season, a moment, or a mood. But every once in a while, you see the one: a piece that earns its place in your closet or home for years. I used to chase massive thrift hauls and had convinced myself that a trip to Goodwill isn’t a successful one unless my cart …
Holiday Shopping
I want to invite you into the magical world I stumble upon every time I enter a Goodwill Akron store… Recently, I got to tour the Ontario Ohio location located at 2154 W Fourth Street and it inspired some things to look for this Holiday Season. First of all, you may be wondering, “Why shop second hand this season?” For …










