Tips to Navigating a Thrift Store

Tips to Navigating a Thrift Store

As my daughters and I entered our local Goodwill last week, the oldest took a big whiff and sighed, ” I love the smell of Goodwill.” I practically snorted my last gulp of coffee, and just began to chuckle. Contemplating how she could possibly enjoy that...
Decorating on a Dime with Chalkboard Paint

Decorating on a Dime with Chalkboard Paint

For months, I have had the epitome of frugal decorating fun sitting patiently in my attic. It has been whispering, “Jen, just take me out to play for a few minutes. Please, you won’t regret it.” So I finally paid heed to the voice and had a blast....
Painting Lighting Fixtures

Painting Lighting Fixtures

When Tim asked if I would join his remodeling round up, I quickly started having heart palpitations. I am great at finding things that need remodeling, it’s the doing it part that gets me every time. He doesn’t know this yet, but as soon as we get out of...
Yard Sale Treasures…are they out there?

Yard Sale Treasures…are they out there?

Waking up and going to yard sales is as natural to me as the air I breathe.But for many of you, it’s new and a bit overwhelming. My goal is to have a concise Yard Sale 101 summary, but I am going to begin in baby steps, and use what I purchased in one hour last...
Best Yard Sale Find Ever and amazing Hutch Redo

Best Yard Sale Find Ever and amazing Hutch Redo

As I head into yard sale season, all the creative juices in my body are starting to flow. I can barely contain myself with the wonder and excitement of the trash to treasures that I am about to behold. Since this will be my first full yard sale season with you all, I...