I am a recent convert to shopping the wares section at Goodwill. Like I always took a gander, but now I get really excited to see what I will find! With the holidays coming up quickly, I wanted to focus on all things homey. I found some great items in the wares section of the Northfield Ohio Goodwill. I decided …
Easy DIY Mom & Me Costumes
Mom and me costumes are some of the cutest out there. But purchasing them from retail stores or online can be pricey. I find so much joy in seeing DIY creative costumes! With just 2 items you can make your own matching costumes this year for Halloween! Supplies: 2 White t-shirts Craft paint Abner and I were friendly ghosts at …
3 Summer to Fall Transition Pieces
Happy August, girls! Where has the summer gone?! Wow, it really is true that time goes even quicker once you are a parent. While I know the temps are still warm, the stores are starting to bring out their fall things and I can’t say I don’t secretly love looking at the warm tones! I wanted to share 3 pieces …
Easy DIY Quiet Toy for Baby
Does your baby even like real toys? Because mine just finds the tag on anything soft, and eats that, or would rather play with an empty water bottle than a ball. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Now that Mr. Abner is finding his voice, I needed something quiet and yet very distracting for him to sit still with when we need to be quiet. …
How to Reuse Glass Baby Food Jars
(or any jars for that matter!) Every time I feed my son baby food I always hesitate to throw the glass jars away- They are so stinkin’ cute and I was thinking there had to be a good way to recycle and repurpose them! There are many many ways if you do a quick google search, but here are a …
Nursery / Kid’s Room Organization Tips
Happy New Year, friends! In the spirit of a “fresh start” here are some tips for organizing your kids’ rooms (or any room really!) Sometimes, organization can come from the oddest places. No need to have sterile plastic bins for all your storage needs. Get creative this year and use baskets, bins, and boxes from around your home or pop …
DIY Custom Crewnecks
Hello there! Since it is bound to be a low-key immediate family only holiday season, I’m planning to dress comfy and cozy. But there is no reason that has to mean boring! Customizing sweatshirts you already have or sweatshirts you find at Goodwill is a super quick, easy, and fun DIY project to add to your craft list! If you …
How To Shop For Menswear at Goodwill
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 …
Spring Trends 2020 Edition
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 …
Quarantine 15×15 Outfit Challenge
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 …