Did Thrifting Change While We Were Gone?
Have thrift stores changed, or have we? After a long break, we’re back on the podcast to talk about the trends, shopping habits, and thrift finds that feel different today,…
How to Turn Kids’ Artwork Into Canvas Art (Using Thrifted Materials)
Have a growing pile of artwork that feels too special to throw away, but also too hard to keep organized? Turn it into canvas wall art using thrifted materials!
Read for a Greener Akron Summer Challenge
Join us for a free summer reading and sustainability challenge!
10 Things I Never Buy New Anymore
Shopping secondhand has not only completely changed where I shop, but how I think about buying things in general.
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.