Hello and Happy July! This is about the time we start to see back-to-school supply ads and the kids and teen clothing ads make the front of the catalog. But with a pandemic and some uncertainty with what exactly will happen with the whole school return, saving money is extra important! But you don’t have to give up style to …
From classic to bold, prints and patterns can completely transform an outfit. That’s why we chose to include it in the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge for the month of July. I can’t remember a time when prints were not a part of my wardrobe. I remember being drawn to funky patterns at a very young age, as early as …
Hello everyone! Abby here – How’s your summer kicking off? Less cook outs and get-togethers for us, but continuing the theme from last month of working outside and getting our yard cleaned up for the kiddos – We’re close, but those weeds keeping coming back! When I want a break from outdoor work (or it’s “500 degrees”, like my toddler likes to …
Happy June! It is blowing my mind that it is already June- which means my 5 year wedding anniversary, my baby brother’s 20th birthday, and Father’s day! WOW! I thought it would be fun to talk about men’s fashion in honor of Father’s Day and share a few tips for shopping secondhand for the men in your life! I get …
Hi there! Taylor from Modest Blondie here! With hopes of spring around the corner and daylight savings time giving us our sunlight back, I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking about spring when it comes to my wardrobe. 2020 sounds so futuristic. So in anticipation for something fresher than the usual floral print for spring (not that I don’t …
Hello everyone! Well….let’s call a spade a spade – what a trying few weeks we’ve experienced and I can’t imagine all the obstacles you have been challenged with. It has been a time to reset, reground and reevaluate how we’re living and taking care of our bodies and each other. I hope, in-hindsight, you have experienced refreshing moments and new …
Hello friends! I hope you are all staying safe and well. This quarantine has its many challenges, wardrobe being one of them. It’s difficult not to stay in your pj’s all day (guilty as charged). So I challenged myself to put together 15 outfits with 15 pieces in my closet that I got from Goodwill – I’m calling it the …
Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge hosted by Dina’s Days and Goodwill! If you’re just joining us the goal of the challenge is to help you add a “dash of thrift” to your outfits using 12 themes that you can easily find at Goodwill or in many cases your own closet. This month’s prompt is styling clothing …
Julie Holiday and Farin share some of their family’s tips while staying at home from a creative project to organizing. Watch their brief video to see if their tips would be helpful for your family while staying at home – #InThisTogetherOhio.
Hello fellow thrifters and DIYers – How’s the new year treating you? Are you all keeping up with your resolutions? Abby here to share a progress report on one of my unofficial resolutions, that I think I share quite often in this space, and that is to find more ways for our family to be more sustainable. While we are …