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I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means for something to be “new.” The most common way we hear about it in terms of clothing is as “new with tags.” What I’ve learned from my years of thrifting is that you can still find things new with tags at secondhand stores like Goodwill®. That’s how I stumbled upon a …
I said at the top of the year that I am taking on the challenge to update, renovate and redecorate my home. Phase 1 in my thrifted home project is the dreaded declutter. We have a stuff problem! And after my second child was born, I felt like everything exploded. We had twice as much stuff. Now it’s time to …
Hello friends, I hope this post finds you warm and cozy in these frigid NEO temps. Today, I want to share some Pinterest-inspired looks that I recreated using items I already had in my closet. Sometimes we can get sucked into the fast fashion world by scrolling through all the beautiful outfits online. Still, if we use our imagination and …
Like many parents of young kids, we don’t get out much. When you’re on a tight budget that includes monthly childcare that costs more than your mortgage, it’s hard to justify hiring a sitter for just about anything. But as Valentine’s Day approaches and cold, winter nights take hold, we decided to make an exception to our normal rule. We …
It’s February, which means that I’m gearing up for one of my favorite holidays — no, not Valentine’s Day — Galentine’s Day! If this magnificent festivity is new to you, allow me to explain: Galentine’s Day is a celebration of the amazing women in your life, whether they are your best buds, sisters, mom, work wife, etc. Traditionally (I’m using …
As Valentine’s Day approaches, there’s no better way to celebrate the season of love than by decorating your home with fun, DIY crafts. Whether you’re planning a romantic night with your special someone, a themed party with friends or a night of self-care to spoil yourself, this easy DIY wall decor idea will add a touch of love to every …
The new year is here. By setting goals and intentions for the year, I’m focusing on my home. This year, my husband and I will be taking on redecorating, renovating, and decluttering our home. I currently live in a home that is mostly thrifted and secondhand. The goal is to shop second-hand first as we renovate and decorate our old …
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great entry into the new year ❤️ As a new year begins – every store and spokesperson is pushing organization and resolution ideas – it can be so overwhelming to bite off multiple things all at once. So, my suggestion is to start with checking out your closets’ thrift ratio. See …
As the year ends, I can’t help but think back on one of the breakout accessories that made a major comeback this year. It has graced the red carpet, runway and the high street. I predict it will also be a significant trend going into 2026. So, who is the comeback kid of the accessory world, you may ask? It’s …
Some thrift finds are fun for a season, a moment, or a mood. But every once in a while, you see the one: a piece that earns its place in your closet or home for years. I used to chase massive thrift hauls and had convinced myself that a trip to Goodwill isn’t a successful one unless my cart …