It’s starting to feel like spring is in the air and what’s better than a DIY spring craft to get in the mood?! This project can most likely be done with items you already have, and if not- they are easily accessible for a great price at your local Goodwill! Supplies: 2-3 used hardback books Acrylic paint and a foam …
DIY Valentine’s Day Art
Do you have a box full of old jewelry that you don’t wear? Many people do and it is a great way to utilize vintage pieces as home decor. Though if you are looking for more, check out shopgoodwill.com for bags of miscellaneous jewelry for sale and Goodwill stores also have loads of frames to choose from to really make …
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 Thrift for Mom Life
Hello fellow thrifters! Well, to sum up the last several weeks…. We had a baby! (5 weeks early) And we are adjusting to the parent life. It sure is wonderful, tiring, and a blessing. This is our little Abner We are pretty obsessed with him 🙂 He helped me blog this post 😉 Anyways! Now that I’ve entered the mom …
DIY Halloween Costumes to Thrift from Goodwill
Hello! With Halloween being a lot of people’s favorite holiday and a fun way to express yourself, Modest Blondie here today with some easy DIY costumes that you can thrift from Goodwill! A lot of times, Halloween is people’s only yearly trip to Goodwill, but if you shop early, you’ll beat the crowds! Idea for Guys: Brawny Paper Towel Man …
Top Tips for a Successful National Thrift Day Haul
Hello hello! Modest Blondie here today to bring you a list of my TOP THRIFT TIPS! Did you know that National Thrift Shop Day is August 17th?! It’s coming up- and I want to help you prepare! I love that National Thrift Shop Day is in August because it’s right around the time of the big box stores’ Fall Line …
Back to School Shopping at Goodwill
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 …
Valentine’s Day Outfit Inspiration from Goodwill
Happy Valentine’s Day, fellow thrifters! Modest Blondie here, with an ode to my love, Goodwill. But seriously, if you’re a thrifter like me, you’ll probably agree that Goodwill deserves a valentine. First off, they provide employment and training to help people overcome challenges, build skills and further their careers. Secondly, their donation centers and processing helps fight against clothes going …
Welcoming a De-Cluttered Decade
Happy 2020, Friends! Taylor here, from Modest Blondie! Today I just want to take a few minutes to suggest a few ways you can start this year, (and this decade!) off in an organized, de-cluttered way! #1: Quick Closet Clean Out If you haven’t already, the beginning of the year is a great time to do a quick run-through of …