Spring Refresh the Thrifter’s Way: What to Donate vs. What to Keep
Spring is the season when many of us start opening closets and asking the question: what stays and what goes? As someone who has thrifted most of my life and…
I Wrote a Book! Introducing S is for Secondhand: A Children’s Book That Celebrates Thrifting and Sustainability
The day is finally here! My first children’s book, S is for Secondhand is officially available for purchase. This project has been a dream come true. The book is beautifully…
Where To Thrift In Greater Akron? Shop The Treasure Trail
Twenty of the best thrift, antique, vintage, and retro stores in Akron and Summit County
Spring Refresh the Thrifter’s Way: What to Donate vs. What to Keep
Spring is the season when many of us start opening closets and asking the question: what stays and what goes? As someone who has thrifted most of my life and…
How to Find Forever Pieces While Thrifting
Some thrift finds are fun for a season, a moment, or a mood. But every once and a while, you find the one: a piece that earns its place in…
Secondhand Story Time and Scavenger Hunt at Common Threads Thrift store
Join us for a storytime featuring S is for Secondhand with local author, Dina Younis, a book signing, and a kid-friendly secondhand scavenger hunt in the store! Kids who complete the scavenger hunt…
How To Thrift For Experiences
I recently went to a taper candle-painting worskshop, and it reminded me of how easy and fun it can be to thrift items that turn into memorable experiences. It also…
Fall Aesthetics You Can Thrift Right Now
September has always been a month of renewal for me, a clean slate. It’s a time for me to reset mentally, physically, and aesthetically. The best part is that I…
Textured Wallpapers in Dark Colors For Bold Styles to Elevate Any Room
If you’re looking for interiors that are powerful, luxurious, and full of personality, nothing compares to textured walls wallpaper in deep, moody colors.
The Comedy Test: Can Humor Survive Across Languages With Smart Video Translation?
Technology is ushering in a new age of international comedy — where one skit can be hilarious in ten languages simultaneously.
Where to Thrift Retro and Vintage in Akron and Summit County
Retro thrifting is having a major moment, and for good reason. Lucky for us, Akron and Summit County are quietly becoming one of Northeast Ohio’s best places for affordable, genuine…
Thrifting for Vacation
As soon as I saw these gold-toned pants and green top on the rack at the thrift store, I knew they had potential. I paid $7 for the entire outfit,…