Summer is almost upon us and with that, warmer weather and outdoor activities. I’ve already seen the golf courses swarming with golfers on a sunny weekend day. This is the season of baseball, camping, swimming, biking, fishing and boating. As a parent, I know how expensive sports & outdoor equipment can be. Finding a good bargain can be a challenge …
4 Staple Summer Looks For Kids
The month of May was always one I anticipated as a kid. It meant warmer, sunny days, end-of-the year field trips, new adventures and outdoor fun with neighborhood friends and the best part…it meant the end of the school year is near! We all must admit, for kids, these last few weeks of school are challenging to get through. They …
#12MonthsofThrifting Challenge: Graphic Tee
If the thrift store is known for anything, it’s known for graphic tees. Wearing a shirt with an interesting image or your favorite phrase is a great way to express yourself. Graphic tees are a fun addition to your wardrobe that can easily be dressed up or down. That’s why we featured them as May’s prompt for the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. …
DIY: Corner Bar Makeover
While out shopping my mom and I came across this cute corner cabinet. It was a nice solid wood but was missing the back and really needed updated. So of course my first thought was how cute would this be as a corner cabinet bar! I didn’t realize how heavy it was until they were loading it and had …
Eight Tips for an Organized Kitchen
You walk into your kitchen and you don’t want to cook anything. So you settle for popping a Lean Cuisine in the microwave not only because it’s simple and easy, but also it keeps you from digging through your drawers to find stuff. Settling for that microwave dinner protects your head from food items falling from your jam-packed cabinets. …
The Sweatshirt Redefined
The sweatshirt. I think of times in my life when I’ve worn a sweatshirt. I have so many memories attached to them….football games, bonfires, concerts, the beach! When I was a kiddo, i was really into baseball. I had little gal crush of Chipper Jones and Brian Smeltz from the Atlanta Braves… sooo…I had the grand and embarrassing idea of …
Thrift Store Heroes: Customer ‘chalks’ up ability to be fashionable for less, & realize dream, to Goodwill
When a friend discovered chalk paint as a quick way to paint furniture without having to sand it first, Shelley, a Goodwill customer for 40 years, had no clue how it would evolve. From the very first piece she painted – a mirror – she was hooked. She even took a chalk painting class to learn different techniques, including waxing …
#12MonthsofThrifting Challenge: Colorful or Printed Flat Shoes
A lover of colors and bright things, April’s 12 Months of Thrifting prompt is naturally one of my favorites. This challenge is designed to help you build a wardrobe of essentials at a fraction of the cost and a pop of color on your feet is one of the easiest ways to add an interesting element to your wardrobe. We …
5 Ways to Dress Your Kids this Season
Recently, my husband pointed out the fact that we’re in the second quarter of 2017 already…so, in other words, we’re nearly halfway through the new year! That sure went by fast! Welcome to spring 2017! Pastels are the “it” shades and the Goodwill is the “it” place to get your kids their springtime and holiday outfits! I have to admit, …
DIY: Updated Dresser Set
Happy spring! My son sent me pictures of this (could be) adorable dresser set he saw at Goodwill. I had just finished redesigning his living room for him and he wanted to get me something as a thank you. Totally unnecessary, but he insisted. What can I say, the kid knows the way to my heart – used furniture. …