This year I really wanted some afforable holiday decor for our kitchen. I ended up finding these faux garlands at my local Salvation Army thrift store for only 99 cents each! Great deal, plus they were brand new. I figured they would work great for DIY Holiday Wreaths. If you are wanting to decorate for the holidays but are on a limited budget, the Salvation Army thrift store is a great place to start! They have decorations, garland, ornaments, ribbon, gift wrap, pretty much anything you would need for the holidays! DIY HOLIDAY WREATHS MATERIALS Green Garland – one or two depending on how l ..read more

  A few weeks ago my talented filmmaker friend Madeline came over to shoot a video for the 20 Minute Table Setting. We had so much fun making the video and since I had some wonderful friends coming over to help I thought it would be a good idea to make a holiday cocktail for the video! The cocktail was a last minute addition, so it had to be quick and easy, with only a few ingredients. The beautiful Coupe Glass and Cranberry Napkins, from Wayfair made the cocktail shine. You know I love saving time as much as I do saving money!  This cocktail is on budget and will only take you 5 m ..read more

  Holiday wreaths, they are everywhere. Last year I made one with greenery and it was so messy! Every time I opened the door it would shed. This year I am set on creating a holiday banner.  I recently saw a wall hanging with some lettering in a room and thought a front door holiday banner would look nice. Something festive, but not too in your face.  Then the word joy came to mind and it seemed like the perfect fit.  Joy is the energy I want to bring to our home this holiday season. Here is the best part, I used all my crafting scraps!  This project cost $0! Are you l ..read more

What are the summer thrift essentials you need? Let’s start with a little bit of sunshine, great company and delicious food. If you have all of those, you’re already set. Now if you want to add a little bit of style on a budget then check out your local Salvation Army Thrift Store.  The one summer thrift essential I wanted was a fanny pack, wait, what are the cool kids calling them these days? Are they still a fanny pack? This item was top of my summer wish list and, of course, the Salvation Army Thrift Store by my place delivered! YEAH! This fanny pack is everything. Has lots ..read more

Shopping for identical twins can be expensive, especially when they like the same thing! It means TWO of everything! Every once in a while when thrifting for twins I come across matching outfits. Lucky! I was so excited when I found these adorable outfits for summer. Thrifting for Twins Look in the off season – For example in winter start looking for summer. Size Up – It’s always a great idea to look ahead. I found these way beofre they’d fit! Quality – Make sure there are no stains or rips or loose threads. The clothes will last longer that way. Buy An Item You Love – I keep photos of piec ..read more

This title should really be DIY Closet Makeover Third Edition. Since we moved in 8 years ago, this closet has seen some changes. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to see how the closet has changed and stayed the same, plus how I finally transformed it into the closet of my dreams. The Storage Closet When we moved in the closet was set up with a lot of cheap shelving and places to hang clothes. It ended up being a storage closet for a long time, which was a waste of valuable space. Also I never realized how big the closet was since it was jam packed full of stuff. The Office Storage The fir ..read more

I recently did a DIY Closet Makeover and needed some decor to bring the look together. The first place I looked was the Salvation Army thrift store. I can always find great thrift decor there and it is definitely budget friendly. Bringing together the DIY Closet Makeover The closet system worked wonderfully, but it still needed a few little touches. I added a mirror and small rug which fit perfectly. Then I went to my local Salvation Army thrift store and found some thrift decor pieces to add a more personal touch. How To Thrift Decor for a Closet Makeover from the Salvation Army thrift sto ..read more

Thrift accessories are a great option for Mother’s Day for any of the special women in your life. Mother’s Day can be different for everyone, it can be about a mother, sister, friend, mother in law or teacher. Thrift accessories are a great option because you can find something for everyone on your list. Let’s take a look at a few options you can find at your local Salvation Army thrift store. How to Thrift Accessories for Mother’s Day First look at quality – you don’t want something that will turn skin green or break on the first wear. Make a list – who are you shopping for? If you creat ..read more

The thrift store is a great place to restyled kids clothes. Did you know the Salvation Army thrift store is a place where you can Refresh, Recycle and Restyle! April is #EarthLovesThrift month. My wardrobe may be about 80% thrifted but a lot of our home decor, books and homeware are also from the Salvation Army thrift store. Since the moment I found out I was having twins I knew thrifting their wardrobe would not only be fun, but really exciting! 3 Reasons to use Restyled Kids Clothes Financially it’s more affordable to find kids clothes secondhand. Brand name clothes for a fraction of the ..read more

When most people think of the Salvation Army thrift store they imagine clothes, lot’s of amazing deals on fabulous clothes. I know I did for a very long time. Until I wanted to make small changes to our home on a budget. Then I realized the Salvation Army thrift store has an abundance of stylish home decor! Like clothes, home decor is similar, sometimes we buy the wrong size or move and clean out our home or update our style. All of these home decor items that no longer work in someone else’s space could be perfect for you. 5 amazing items from the Salvation Army thrift store to update your ..read more