Written by Julie Holiday Hi, welcome to my blog! In my infrequent but always informative social media scrolling, I recently came across a YouTube Short that truly spoke to me. As I strive to minimize the items around me to focus on what I love and what sparks joy in my life, the video suggested a powerful shift in perspective. …
Author: Felicia Czochanski Is it just me, or does the first warm day of the year get you excited to shop the Spring trends? In New York City, Fashion Week just ended, and there was so much excitement for the new styles shown. This year was the first time I had the chance to go to some shows in person …
Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or a newcomer to the world of secondhand shopping, knowing what to look for can make your experience all the more rewarding. Over the years, I’ve developed a mental checklist of items that I always gravitate towards first when perusing the aisles of thrift stores. What I find the most interesting about fellow thrifters, is …
Last month I talked about all my spring thrift wish list items and I was able to sneak away for a couple hours on Double Points Day at Goodwill and try and check a few things off my list! I also had a 35% off that I was able to stack on top of the already low prices! Here’s what …
Spring is in the air, flowers and trees are blooming, we are opening windows and soaking in the sun: Spring is here! As Spring approaches so do our dreams of the coming months when the kids are out of school, summer break is in full swing and summer vacation is upon us! If you are planning a Disney cruise or …
Spring is in the air and it has me so excited for picnics, zoo days, grilling season, and sunshine. I have a few items I’m hoping to score secondhand to make this a sustainable spring season, especially with Earth day right around the corner. I love looking for planters and flower pots at the thrift store, I’ve scored some of …
I did something I rarely do when I’m thrifting: spent my entire visit in the activewear section. And I enjoyed it?! As someone who is drawn to funky and quirky finds, I typically find this section to be the least exciting department. However, after a visit to the Goodwill in Brunswick, I found that thrift shopping for athleisure can indeed …
If you’re like me, the weather can really affect your mood. Ups and downs of temperatures and cloudy days can be so tough on my outlook on life. I am hopeful for warm sunny days ahead and I am comforted by the promise of Spring. As the season gracefully transitions, so does our yearning to embrace lighter tones in both …
I hope you enjoyed last month’s blog post about customizing thrifted items with patches. My kids have worn their jackets on repeat ever since we made those and even some of their friends want some made for them now. In this post, I am continuing with part two of how to customize thrifted items with how to do a …
Taking a page out of former fashion editor and journalist, Erica Davies’ book, “Leopard is a Neutral,” I have taken to the racks of the Kent/Ravenna Goodwill location to showcase the infinite ways in which leopard can be worn. Truly, we can think of leopard as being a “neutral” to help us coordinate our outfits when we need an additional …