This month’s prompt for the 12 Months of Thrifting challenge is a little different than usual. With school wrapping up for the year and kids and parents preparing for summer break, we thought it would be a good time to allow the older kids to go on a little adventure at Goodwill and select their own item(s) for the challenge. …
Antique Record Player Cabinet Upcycle
Hi All, While in search of pieces to use for the flea market flip event I participated in, I came across this old record cabinet. Someone had already started converting it into a wine cabinet (Yeah!) which I thought was a great idea. And an extra bonus was they left the bottle holder in it so I didn’t even have …
Spring Cleaning/Organizing Checklist
Hello Spring! It has finally arrived in Ohio. Spring is a popular time to freshen things up, open the windows and shed some of our old stuff. Days are longer and warmer this time of year, which inspires many of us to get our homes in order. There are likely chores that don’t get done every week in your home, …
Celebrity Fashion For Less
Seems everyone wants to emulate celebrities and it’s probably always been that way, but with social media posts from the red carpet and live streaming videos, we want what the stars are wearing by the end of a televised broadcast! I remember when Michael Jackson’s Beat It video first aired — people all over the globe wanted his red leather …
Shoe Storage 101
Whether you have five pairs or fifty pairs of shoes, they need homes. According to a YouGov poll, 87% of Americans take their shoes off when they enter their own home. So what could this mean in terms of organization challenges? Many people have piles of shoes near the entrance of their home. It doesn’t have to be this way. …
French Girl Style
Do I have a thing for french style? Without a doubt I do. But it’s truly not my fault at all! Pinterest, Vogue, Devil Wears Prada, and Carrie Bradshaw in Paris. You my fashion influencers, have caused this girl to think that coffee, messy hair, wine and a white t-shirt, is all I need to look chic and effortless. And, …
#12MonthsofThriftingChallenge Kids Edition: Books for Summer Reading
Before I became a mom, I would venture off to the children’s book section at Goodwill to buy books for my niece and nephew. Now that I have a little one of my own, I’ve been slowly building the nursery library with books from Goodwill. Besides the fact that books are incredibly affordable at 50 cents to $1 per book, …
Halfway to Halloween!
Halfway to Halloween! Even though everyone is happy that Spring is finally here, there is another reason to get excited! On May 1, we will be celebrating Halfoween! What’s that you ask?! It’s halfway to Halloween– six months after last year’s Halloween and six months before this year’s. To help you get in the holiday spirit and celebrate the warmer …
Farmhouse Chic Hutch
Hi All! In May I will be participating in a Flea Market Flip event so I thought I would share with you one of the pieces that I will be taking. One of the three categories is Farmhouse Chic. I found this beat up hutch at a thrift store and thought it would work perfectly for that category! …
Trendy Items For Less
When my brother was in High School, he tore out a picture from GQ magazine of a multi-colored knit sweater and handed to our mother, asking her for that same sweater for Christmas. The only issue was, the trendy sweater was advertised at $300. She chuckled and took the picture anyway and folded it up to place inside her purse. …