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Thrifting is…so hot right now. Secondhand shopping has never been more popular—but for me, that spark was ignited over a decade ago. In my world, fashion has always involved thrifting. I was raised by a single mom in Ohio and spent every Wednesday at my local Salvation Army. I’d roll through the aisles combing through every rack, go home, throw my finds in the wash and play endless hours of dress-up. I was captivated by the idea that one store could make all my fashion dreams come to life, and the best part…I could afford it! I’d found my home...

Let’s face it - doing laundry can be tedious. Most of the time, piles of dirty clothes are scattered across the room, mismatched socks disappear into the abyss, and messy detergent bottles are left out in plain sight. Whether you love doing laundry or not, laundry room organization is a must. However, there are tons of simple ways to make laundry room organization more fun - from labeled mason jars to matching hangers. When you create a clean and inviting space, doing laundry will feel less like a chore and more like a relaxing treat. 1) Create a space to...

But all that spinning, lifting, and stretching happens in the same place where thousands of other gym-goers sweat it out. Germs lurk all over the floors, yoga mats, treadmill and stairclimber handles, dumbbells, benches, medicine balls, and generally anything else you touch at the gym. We don’t want to scare you away from the gym, but we do want you to be aware of the risk for picking up viruses, fungi, and bacteria. To beat the bad bugs, add these five simple tactics to your daily gym routine. 1. Spray down machines — and wipe them with your own towel....

In case you didn't know, we went to Italy for our 30th anniversary in September. I knew I wanted to travel lightly (like we did for our Scotland/Ireland trip to see  College Girl last fall). Luckily it would be warm where we were going but we still had to pack for inclement weather.  We'd be staying in hotels, not Airbnbs, so we wouldn't be able to do our laundry either. I made sure all of the clothes I packed could do double or triple duty. I stocked up on solid bottoms-shorts and pants-and added in pops of color with my...

Preparing for back-to-school is chaos, between buying school supplies and new wardrobes. Make your life a little easier with these quick back-to-school hacks that’ll help you save time and money all school year long! 1. Let the kids plan their own lunches… with a little help. Headed to the grocery store? Make a “menu” of lunch options. Then have your kids write which items they’d like in their lunch boxes that week (pepperoni and string cheese vs. cheese/turkey roll-ups vs. tuna and cheese, etc.). Time saver? Yes, thanks! This cute weekly school lunch menu plan is available to print FREE...