Archive for June, 2012

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Things We “Like” Thursday

June 28, 2012

This is the time of year we break out our red, white and blue and feel a little more pride in our country. And on July 4th, in the midst of hot dogs and fireworks, we take the time to honor our nation and celebrate our freedoms! And what better way to commemorate this, by partying in one of the most patriotic places in Charleston… So, this Thursday (and on next Wednesday) we REALLY like Patriot’s Point!

Patriot’s Point, located right over the bridge in Mt. Pleasant, is home of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum and a fleet of National Historic Landmark ships, including the USS YORKTOWN, USS LAFFEY and USS CLAMAGORE, Cold War Memorial and the only Vietnam Support Base Camp in the U.S.

Patriot’s Point is also hosting what is expected to be “the biggest and best” 4th of July celebration in the Lowcountry! And this year, for the first year, they are hosting a party on the Flight Deck of the USS Yorktown! Unfortunately, tickets for the party have been sold out for a week or so, but fortunately for you, we have 4 tickets to give away to one of our lucky readers! Like this post, comment on it, share it, retweet it and spread it on to your friends! We will choose a random winner (but give preference to those who are the most engaged!) this Saturday (6/30)!

In the meantime, take a moment to appreciate how blessed you are. And thank those who allow us to live free.
Much love,
Jen

Update: Congratulations to Diane Salvo Schmid for winning the tickets! Thanks for sharing the Goodwill!

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4th of July DIY Beach or Boat Bag!

June 27, 2012

Recently, a fellow Goodwill treasure hunter and craft creator extraordinaire shared with us on our Facebook page a super easy, super cute Beach Bag made from a shower curtain found at Goodwill. To check out this nifty bag and tutorial look here!

However, shower curtains aren’t always easy to find at Goodwill! But towels are! : )

Check out this oh-so-cute Martha Stewart Towel Beach Bag Tutorial, perfect for your 4th of July festivities!

*This is my take on it, as Martha’s requires more sewing, if interested in the original you can find it here!

Almost No-Sew Towel Beach Bag

What you need:

  • Towel From Goodwill
  • Ribbon
  • Waterproof fabric glue
  • velcro
  • Preshrunk washable ribbon
  • Needle and thread

How to:

  1. Cut out (2) 2 by 2 inch squares of velcro
  2. Sew a square of female velcro to the center of one end of the towel and sew a square of male velcro to the other center end of the towel
  3. Cut ribbon to the length of the towel, plus 4 inches
  4. Fabric glue the ribbon, leaving 2 inches hanging over each side of the towel, down the center of the towel. Be sure you are gluing the ribbon to the side where the velcro is NOT visible!
  5. Once dry, fold the towel (with ribbon on the inside) in half. Sew up sides of the bag
  6. Turn the bag right side out. Wrap the  ribbon end around handle and stitch remainder of the ribbon to the inside of the towel, securing the handle. Repeat on other side.

Pack some sunscreen, sandwiches and sparklers for a great day at the beach or on the boat!

Happy soon to be Independence Day!

Brit

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America Day!

June 25, 2012

A day full of food, fun and most of all celebration of our great country is on the horizon! How do you plan to celebrate America’s Birthday this 4th of July? Whether it’s with a backyard barbecue, a day at the beach, or soaking up the sun on the boat be sure to incorporate some RED, WHITE and BLUE in to your attire!

 

Fabulous Patriotic Looks!

Handsome Brooks Brothers Seersucker Bow Tie

Keep the kiddies sun burn free in this adorable starry J.Crew bucket hat

Brighten up your look in flashy red patent leather flats!

Avoid glare out on the boat in classic white Wayfarers

Keep lunch cool while rocking the red, white and blue!

Check back Wednesday for an easy 4th of July Craft!

Brit

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Things We “Like” Thursday

June 21, 2012

When it’s raining or just too darn hot to play outside, it’s time to look for some inside stimulation for your kids. That’s why this Thursday, we LOVE the Children’s Museum
of the Lowcountry!

With eight different exhibits to entertain and teach your children, the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (located downtown on Ann St) “offers unlimited learning adventures for children, ages 3 months to 12 years, and their families.”

“A world of discovery awaits at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. Kids can race boats down rapids, climb aboard a Lowcountry pirate ship and drive an antique fire truck. Families can race golf balls down a roller coaster, find gems under our Read the rest of this entry ?

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Summer Time! And the Livings Easy…

June 20, 2012

Oh Ella… you’re songs are so beautiful, and at one time, summer may have meant that the living was easy (ahh… pause to enjoy the nostalgia…) But for us parents, summer means finding activities to keep the kids entertained! Today marks the first day of summer and I don’t know about yours, but my kids are READY TO PLAY!

I try to find activities for them that encourages them to use their imagination, their creativity or to be outside. While our house is filled with colorful toys of all shapes and sizes, they seem to want to play more with everyday household items! Isn’t that always the Read the rest of this entry ?

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The World of Kids’ Fashion- Summer Edition

June 18, 2012

Okay, being that I don’t have kids I totally did not realize that a) kids’ fashion exists and b)  it’s…. adorable!

Kiddie fashion mirrors that of the adult fashion trends, but ‘playability’ is an added factor- basically they look cute and can still play like a kid!

Check out some of these oh-so-cute kid looks which mirror the summer adult fashion trends!

#1 The Mini Blazer

Dress it up, or dress it down!

Chloe Summer 2012

Hitch Hiker Summer

# 2 Bright Colors and Stripes

Lacoste Summer

Grant Garcon Summer

 

#3 Bermuda Shorts and Summer Scarves

Chic and Beachy!

Il Gufo Summer

What are your little ones wearing this summer?

Brit

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Things We “Like” Thursday

June 14, 2012

This Thursday we love quick, delicious and healthy meals… perfect for a Father’s Day Picnic, which is why we like

And we’d like to offer one lucky commenter 4 free Subs from our dear friends down at Jersey Mike’s! Leave us a comment today on our Facebook page telling us about your favorite find at Goodwill, don’t forget to add in what store it was! The best find wins and will be announced tomorrow on trendy.thrifty.now!

Be sure to check out the new location at: 7225 Rivers Ave North Charleston!

Brit

Update: Congratulations to Libby Robicheaux for winning the free Jersey Mike Subs coupons! Enjoy!

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DIY ‘Decoupagesque’ Father’s Day Print

June 13, 2012

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Decoupage is an art form that has been around for quite some time. The technique involves decorating an object by “gluing” colored paper cutouts on to it in combination with special paint effects. You can use this technique on a variety of mediums, the ever so popular medium of today is WOOD. The authentic technique involves layers and hours of varnishing and sanding, however fortunately for you, talented and crafty people ( along with the perks of technology, like laser printers) have figured out a way to quickly and painlessly create this effect!

Put a spin on the traditional framed picture for Father’s Day and transfer your favorite photo of you and Dad to a piece of wood for a rustic and charming way to display those great memories!

What you need:

  • T-shirt transferable paper
  • Wood piece ( unfinished)
  • sandpaper
  • printer
  • Iron ( no steam, high setting)

How to:

Print your favorite picture on the t-shirt transferable paper, be sure to mirror the image

Fit your print to the piece of wood you’d like to transfer it to

Sand down your piece of wood to create a smooth finish

Iron on, print side down, the picture. Use the ‘high’ setting, without steam. Apply pressure evenly for about 2-4 minutes. I suggest doing a test print first and only pulling back a small corner to be sure your image has stuck, before pulling off the entire print!

Voila!

There are several ways to do this technique check out them out! T-shirt method, mod podge method, authentic method, and liquitex matte method ( as seen in the picture)

Happy Father’s Day

Brit

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Father’s Day

June 11, 2012

Father’s Day is right around the corner, have you figured out what to get Dad this year? In all honesty, I feel like men are incredibly hard to shop for, which is why Do-it-yourself crafts are perfect gifts for them ( it may not be what they want, who knows what is, but you made it-so they have to love it!)

Check out below for a few crafty Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Bow tie from a neck tie

Find it here

Silhouette Art

Find it here

Kid’s Art Note Cube

Find it here

Swing by on Wednesday for an easy DIY Father’s Day Gift tutorial!

Brit

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Quick and Easy Refurbishing Idea!

June 6, 2012

While searching for a summer savings project have you ever seen a piece of furniture at Goodwill, a yard sale or even tossed on the side of the road that makes you think to yourself, ” This is great, but I’m not sure if it could ever look new again..”?

Well, my friend Rachel stumbled upon this same situation with a cabinet she spotted on the side of the road! And guess what , she found a quick and easy way to breathe new life in to it!

Check it out!

An astonishing transformation from the drab, beaten-up wooden chest of drawers, huh! If purchased new it’d be at least $200 dollars, what a great summer savings project!

Rachel’s Refurbishing Project required:

  • Old chest of drawers
  • Sandpaper
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • New knobs

And the kicker, the crafty trick, which provided the backbone to the entire transformation…..

Textured Wallpaper!

Ingenious, huh?! The wallpaper provides texture, depth and pattern, all qualities which are subtle, yet result in an entire new look for the piece!

How she did it:

  1. Rachel removed the cabinet handles
  2. She then sanded down the entire piece
  3. Measurements for the face of the cabinets were taken. The textured wall paper was then cut out to scale and glued to the face of the cabinets
  4. The entire piece, including the new cabinet faces, was painted
  5. New knob were screwed in

Voila, proof that you can turn [almost] anything from drab to fab with a little elbow grease and creativity!

Thanks for sharing with us Rachel!

Do you have any crafty summer savings project, we’d love to share!

Brit

 

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