Remember my closet clean out from our year of home organization? Well, I had several pairs of old sweat pants. Remember when we just called them sweat pants? Now, we refer to them as 'yoga pants' but let's face it - I wasn't wearing those sweat pants for sweating in and most of us aren't… Continue reading How to Re-Make Sweat Pants
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Fabulous and Frugal Shoe Shopping
I love shoes and am always on the lookout for the next fabulous and stylish pair I can get my feet into. How does this frugal girl shop for shoes? Go with classics and then make sure the pair hits these criteria: fit, style, comfort, quality, and lastly cost. Why last on the cost? Because… Continue reading Fabulous and Frugal Shoe Shopping
How to Add an Elastic Waist Band to Women’s Pants
Pay attention women's clothing designers: this one's for you. Have you ever dressed a little boy and envied the waistband on their pants or shorts? I have. It's adjustable. Why can't women's pants or dress trousers or jeans have an adjustable waistband? We're not the same shape or size as the models. Many days, I'm… Continue reading How to Add an Elastic Waist Band to Women’s Pants
Home Organization Project 17
When she laughed so hard that she spit her tea out, I knew we were having fun. That was the measure I used when my 15-year-old daughter helped me clean out my closet for this week's home organization project. Correction. I hired her to help me sort through every item in my closet with me… Continue reading Home Organization Project 17
Remaking a Belt
Dear 25-year-old Self, Buy bigger belts! You will not be the same size around the middle - despite all of your best intentions and hard work. Child birth, fashion, and gravity will all conspire against you, and your beautiful belts won't fit any longer. With love, from your 45+-year-old Self ps buy Apple stock. If… Continue reading Remaking a Belt
Inspiration for Organizing Clothing
Because the "52 weeks of home organization project" is centered around having less stuff, I'm planning to pare down what's in my clothes closet. That thought has me cringing about parting with several Laura Ashley dresses from the 1980's - not that I've worn them since the early 1990's - but when it comes to clothing,… Continue reading Inspiration for Organizing Clothing
Home Organization Project 4
Every Friday, we’re cleaning out a different area of the house. We’re being smart and keeping it simple so that we feel like we’ve accomplished a little home organization every single week. Home Organization Week # 4: The coat closet I know it's still winter and there's a slight chance of me wearing one of… Continue reading Home Organization Project 4
Gingham Style Defined
Gingham Style is not to be confused with Gangnam Style…Go Gingham is where you can get to be stylish and frugal! But what is it exactly? Well maybe this will help... I was interviewed recently and given a list of questions to answer about my style. I don’t think the story will run so I… Continue reading Gingham Style Defined
Dress = Top + Skirt
While clothing shopping for my home swap to Spain, I found this super cute summer dress at the Goodwill “Bins.” To clarify, “the bins” are Goodwill’s clearance center where items are priced by the pound and the last stop for clothing before it’s made into rags. You can find some real treasures if you’re willing… Continue reading Dress = Top + Skirt
The Elastic Stirrup Solution
After you read this, I predict that you are going to wish you had thought of this yourself! Most likely, you'll want to forward this to 10 friends and say "Why didn't we think of this?" (Yes, please do that - we love readers! Thank you! ) This Plenty Perfect solution is so simple and… Continue reading The Elastic Stirrup Solution
Go Gingham 