Did you know I took the manager position at the Salvation Army in Ankeny at the end of August? Being at the thrift store as the person in charge instead of as a customer has really changed my perspective on a few things! I still love to thrift, but I had absolutely no idea how […]
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I saw the cutest garden mushrooms online. This DIY used thrifted bowls to make garden mushrooms! So I quickly gathered my supplies to make my own! And I thought I would show you how I did it. Supplies First, supplies. I like doing things in odd numbers and I thought a little bundle of three
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My morning started with coffee and scrolling Facebook Marketplace. A cabinet I had saved popped up in my feed—and it was marked free! Come spend the day with me as I pick up a free cabinet from Facebook Marketplace and shop a few Saturday estate sales! Free On FB Marketplace When I saw the cabinet
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With older kids, back to school trends hit a little bit differently than they used to! We are down to a junior in high school and a college student. I was just about to say that our supply list is much smaller than it used to be, but that would be a false statement. This
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It feels like forever since I’ve spent the day thrifting!! That doesn’t mean I haven’t popped into the thrift store when I’m out running errands, but I haven’t blocked off a day to go in awhile! Come thrift shop with me in Des Moines, Iowa today! Typically when I do spend the day it is
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Today I am going to show you how to remove candle wax from old candle jars. Recently I purchased a few box lots at auction and I did an unopening video on YouTube. Watch that HERE. When I bid on the boxed lots you could only see what was on top because everything else was
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Thanks to social media, today’s teenagers heading off to college have a clear mental picture of what they want their dorm room to look like—and what they need to survive. I say this tongue-in-cheek, because the dorm room I had in college wouldn’t even come close to today’s standards of style or comfort. If you
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Vintage decor is beautiful, but did you know your secondhand treasures can also be practical? Today, I’m sharing how to repurpose vintage pieces for not only style, but function in your restroom. Useful Vintage Finds | Restroom Edition View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooke Johnson (@thejunkparlor) My home is filled with
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Running an antique business is part research, part creativity, and part hustle. Whether you’re selling vintage goods online, running a booth at a market, or curating your own shop, you’re juggling a lot—and AI can help lighten the load. From researching item history to writing SEO-friendly product descriptions, artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful tool
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Looking for a fun and unique decoration idea for your next party? I recently stumbled upon a photo of popsicle garland and knew I had to recreate it. This DIY pool noodle popsicle garland is incredibly creative and surprisingly simple to make. Get ready to add a splash of color to your graduation party, summer
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