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How I turned Goodwill finds into Cookie Monster & Cookie Halloween costumes
Practically every costume I’ve made over the years started with something I spotted at Goodwill that inspired an idea. Last year, I found a full length white fur coat and…
#LittleThrifts: Why I love secondhand Halloween costumes for kids
Even after all of these years of thrifting, I’m still shocked by the number of new and like-new costumes at thrift stores. Here are four reasons why I love to…
Six questions I ask myself before I thrift clothes for kids
There are so many reasons why I love shopping secondhand for children’s clothes and toys. First, kids are EXPENSIVE! They grow out of their clothes faster than I can buy…
The best and worst baby monitors
We’ve had the worst luck with baby monitors over the last year. After reading many a review, reaching out to my online mom groups, and returning more monitors than I’d…
12 Toddler Items to Add to Your Amazon Wish List Now
As a first-time mom, I was easily bombarded by all of the different toys and options for babies and toddlers. In the beginning, we loved the essentials like the oball,…
Thrifting a backpack
This month’s 12 Months of Thrifting prompt is to thrift a backpack for the upcoming school year. I took my niece and nephew with me Goodwill Akron to shop for…
Finding My Postpartum Style
I know, I know. I’ve only been a mom for four months. But in this short period of time, I think I’ve truly come to understand the meaning of “mom…
My maternity essentials
Looking back at my pregnancy, there were a few things that really helped ease the process. Here are some of the items, clothing, and resources that were lifesavers during my…