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I woke up on this beautiful Saturday morning, blogged for a while, did a little housework and then ran out for a quick thrift store run. Four stops later, I came home with four bags of loot. After years on the thrifting trail, I’ve learned some tips and tricks to help you make thrifting work for you. Here are my top FIVE treasures to never pass
Chances are, you have probably sold or purchased something on Craigslist over the last couple of years. I used Craigslist ads hundreds of times to resell unneeded toys, clothing items and even a few pieces of furniture. Lately, though, Craigslist has become harder to use. Spam is rampant, emails sometimes don’t make it to your inbox and the sheer volume of posts means your items don’t
If you are like me, you love the idea of Essential Oils, but you may be intimidated by getting started. A bunch of boiled down flowers or plants that make natural immune boosters and mood lifters is appealing and if it all makes your house smell delicious, who could say no? But with all there is to learn, it’s tricky not to get overwhelmed. Let’s start
I have always been a sucker for water bottles, coffee cups, drinking jars and other beverage containers, so I have collected quite an assortment. Recently, I was given a monogrammed YETI Rambler mug and it is my favorite by far. It’s HUGE (30 oz) and, much like the famed YETI coolers, keeps the liquid ICE cold for so long! According to YETI the cup keeps
Are you looking for fresh family fun this summer? As a homeschooling mama, I feel like my kiddos often exhaust the summer activities pretty early in the season. By June our water guns are broken, the chalk is washed away and we have already made playdough, baked cookies, and visited the park approximately 5000 times. This year I really want to focus less on boredom
I have always had a secret wish to be some kind of organizational genius. I remember when I first got a school planner in high school. I carefully recorded everything in it diligently….for the first week or so. Then I went right back to flying by the seat of my pants and hoping everything got done in the end. And so it has been ever
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by the truth that you tried to push it to the back of your mind rather than face it? That’s how I felt when I began to learn more about fair trade products and ethically sourced goods. As a consumer (and in fact, a shopaholic), I felt paralyzed about the magnitude of the problem. It’s very sobering to think
My friends are amazed by the deals I find. Sometimes that’s a compliment and sometimes it means I accidentally left a clearance tag on a birthday present (yep, happened this weekend with a .30 cent price tag; thankfully my friend T is very understanding and has a good sense of humor). Some of my deals just come about through persistence (if you hit the Goodwill twice
Whether you find a dusty collection at a yard sale, or buy a new box at your local clearance store, you may be surprised at the many uses of the classic jar. Able to withstand high temperatures and pressure, glass jars are a healthier, more durable choice than their plastic container counterparts (and they could be around a whole lot longer). Not to mention adding
If you aren’t familiar with it, the Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker/porridge maker, sauté/browning pan, steamer, yogurt maker and stockpot warmer, all wrapped into one. Pressure cooking has been the preferred cooking method in many kitchens for years, but the Instant Pot takes pressure cooking to a new level. It’s a huge improvement from traditional stovetop models that have
The first time I saw an AeroGarden on an infomercial, I admit I was skeptical. Despite years in high school working at a gorgeous plant nursery, I seem to inevitably kill any plants I take under my care. Undaunted, I always plant a little something every spring and, without exception, all of my gardening experiments have ultimately failed. (My theory is that the children are
When my husband and I first moved into our little starter home, I never dreamed we would be living here twelve years later with three children and a beagle. In the busy everyday of raising children and homeschooling, we have outgrown the space and haven’t really had the resources to update as I would prefer. In the Spring, I always feel an extra longing to renovate,
If you know a girl from the ages of 4-14 (and even older), chances are you know someone who loves American Girl dolls. From the moment I first laid eyes on an American Girl catalog in the 1980s, I have been captivated by the stories and historical accessories that set AG apart from other dolls. Now that my twin girls are nine, I love sharing
