The holiday season is upon and I absolutely love this time of year. The smells, the sights, the decor, and the nostalgia that encompasses this time of year are my favorites. As I look at my calendar for the rest of the year and into the New Year multiple gatherings, meals, parties, and celebrations are coming up. When I start …
Goodwill Awarded 14th Consecutive CARF Three-Year Accreditation
AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 11, 2022 — Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (GIA) earned its 14th consecutive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It was granted a three-year accreditation, the highest level awarded. GIA serves Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded …
12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: November Prompt – Thrifting a Home Decor Look for Less
Decorating your dream space does not have to be expensive. I’ve been decorating my home with Goodwill finds for years. If the thrift store is the last place you think of checking when you need home decor, think again! Not only is buying secondhand decor items extremely sustainable and good for the environment, it’s also a way to add quality …
Goodwill’s Taste of Vintage Event Raised Over $102,000 to Support Mission
AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 4, 2022 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties, along with honoree S. Theresa Carter, raised over $102,000 at its 16th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser. All net proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. The event held on Nov. 3, 2022, was attended …
Finding my Style in an Unexpected Season
As a girl who has always loved fashion, I have a confession to make- I don’t know my style…. or at least I didn’t until more recently. I’m in a new season of life. I’ve had A LOT of change over the last two years and I’ve realized some things that I used to think of utmost importance just …
Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Hello everyone – Happy FALL!! Abby here with another quick and easy upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: Procrastination! Halloween is coming – literally feels like a few days away, and we’ve finally landed on our costumes. I like to wait until the last minute to make my kiddos’ costumes because they change …
DIY Stamped Books
I love holiday décor. I have totes in my basement organized by season and love to switch out items with the seasons to freshen up and personalize my home. I do not however like to spend a lot of money on seasonal décor. It tends to be expensive and can add up when you are only displaying things for a …
12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: October Prompt — Expanding your Thrift Comfort Zone
One of my favorite things about shopping secondhand is that it allows me to curate a style and wardrobe that is uniquely my own. Through trial and some terrifying errors, I’ve developed a routine of wearing a “uniform” of sorts, or a signature look of saturated colors, bold prints, and textures. There’s comfort and convenience in knowing what you like. …
3 Ways to Wear Orange this Season
You know how some people have trouble wearing/styling yellow? (I’m raising my hand) Well, orange can be tricky too, and although a couple years ago I stocked my closet full of the GOURDgeous color, I ended up getting rid of a lot of it because it just wasn’t me. So I thought I’d give you a few ideas on …
Transitioning your Summer Wardrobe to a Fall Wardrobe on a Budget
As I am writing this post, I am sipping on a warm pumpkin spice latte, the air outside is crisp and cool, there are hints of yellow, orange, and red colors peeking through the green trees lining our neighborhood and it is finally starting to look like Fall in Ohio. I love the Fall season for so many …