AKRON, Ohio — May 14, 2019 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties invites area employers to nominate their outstanding employees for its 18th Annual Employee of Distinction Award Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. At no cost, area businesses can nominate employees they would like to publicly recognize for their efforts. The keynote speaker at …
T-Shirt Yarn Pom-Poms Pt. 2
Hi again, everyone! I hope your spring is off to a beautiful start! Abby back with the second part of my two-part T-shirt Pom-Pom series! In today’s post, I’m going to take the pom-poms we made in my last post and make them into a fun statement necklace, as well as share some other ideas on how to use your …
Feeling uninspired? Here are eight places to seek inspiration before you go to Goodwill
Whether I’m shopping for a large style event like our upcoming Handpicked by Dina’s Days event at Goodwill or for my own closet, my process always begins with a little “thriftspiration.” Over the years of thrifting, seeking inspiration has become a habit for me, to the point where I don’t even think twice about it. Why is thriftspiration part …
Five spring styles you can shop at Goodwill this week
We’re kicking off Goodwill Week in style! You can shop dozens of items I handpicked for the entire family at our Handpicked by Dina’s Days event. As I prepared to curate items for this event, I sought inspiration from some of my favorite brands, celebrities, and magazines. I searched for everyday, wearable pieces with a little extra flair like unexpected …
T-Shirt Yarn Pom-Poms Pt. 1
Happy spring, everyone! The nice weather is finally here! However, since this is Ohio, you never truly know what season you’ll wake up in (maybe it’ll be sunny in the morning, and then snowing at night)! For those colder days, I’ve got a fun indoor activity that’s been keeping me busy. Abby here with another DIY post for you all …
So, Tie-Dye is Back!
It just dawned on me! Does the the Grateful Dead’s, Dead and Company Tour, provide any compliments to the blossoming popularity of this colorful summer trend. I might be onto something! We haven’t seen this print go mainstream in awhile. I was in high school when it’s last seen its popularity and that was, well…awhile ago. Some readers here may …
How to Get Your Wardrobe Ready for Summer
Now that we are (sort of) in spring and looking on to summer…the question arises, “What can I wear now that the weather is somewhat warm and getting warmer?” Well, here are 5 ways to easily transition your wardrobe to summer months and also a few goodies I found at blue / A GOODWILL BOUTIQUE / that can easily keep …
Secondhand Splurging – How To Pay Less for Designer Items
Hi there! Modest Blondie here to talk about some of the amazing brands that you can find at blue / A Goodwill Boutique /. Have you ever saved up for a designer bag? Or a high-end pair of shoes? How do you decide when to splurge and when to go with the less expensive version from Target? What if I told …
Spring Trends at blue / A GOODWILL BOUTIQUE /
First of all thank you for your support my venture with blue / A GOODWILL BOUTIQUE /. I’ve noticed some of you visiting blue to visit my rack of curated clothing that’s New With Tags and I so appreciate it! I’m embracing my fashion-forward side at this point in my life. From clothing swaps, to great partnerships with local consignment …
Goodwill Honors Program Champions & Re-elects Board Members
AKRON, Ohio — March 29, 2019 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties re-elected board members and honored program champions during its Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions event March 28. “The Annual Meeting & Celebration of Champions event gives us the opportunity each year to share our key service numbers, celebrate the successes of program participants …