Category Archives: Mommy Moments
CRAZY TOY HAUL: how we saved $620 on an AWESOME train set
It’s one of my general (personal) parenting rules to not even dip my toe into the pool of “expensive hobbies”, cause even if you buy things one piece at a time, it can get addicting and well, expensive. My nephew LOVES trains, and had been wanting Read More →
ANCHORS AWAY: playtime romp
The weather is SO nice lately! After our crazy drought here in California we had a bunch of awesome rain, and now things seem on track for a wonderfully Spring-y Spring. This calls for lots of outside time, and finding new parks to keep Read More →
MOMMY MONDAY: CHILLY SPRING LAYERS
GIRLY FLORAL STRIPED FLUFFY FUN If you’ve read any of my prior posts, you know I LOVE mixing patterns and textures, and today’s thrifted toddler look is no exception. I found a great little dress last week, and had a lot of fun Read More →
COMPLETE SPRING LITTLES OUTFIT FOR UNDER $5
When I am thrifting, I have a method. Or maybe, an un-method. I look through every department, and all seasons and sizes of clothes so I don’t miss anything amazing for pennies just because it wasn’t what I “came here looking for”. I Read More →
UPCYCLED: TODDLER STATEMENT SWEATER
MY TINY UPCYCLE PROJECT Upcycling is a lot of fun, and can help you get way more use out of your items. Shopping Thrift Town, and altering your purchase for a different use is a great pocketbook-friendly way to upcycle. Today’s project was Read More →
THRIFTING FOR LITTLES SECRET + SPRING WARDROBE HAUL
We are only weeks away from the official start of Spring, but here in California it definitely feels like Spring already. We had a couple warm days and decided to bust out the warmer weather gear. The way I shop for my daughter Read More →
ZOO FOR 2: hers & hers outfits for less
The perfect coat can make an outfit. And when it’s a bit too chilly to even take it off, it IS the outfit! I found this amazing red wool peacoat at Thrift Town before Christmas for $4.99 and was over the moon. My little Read More →
PINK PUNCH: girl’s sports gear for less
GIRLS RULE. I know a lot of pretty kick-butt little girls who aren’t afraid to get dirty and rough & tumble. Girl’s sports are a big part of childhood for a lot of little ladies and if you find yourself as the parent to Read More →
HAND-MADE TINY THEATER: finger puppet fun
Before I had kids, I didn’t really “collect” anything except classic children’s books, which is part of the kids thing. Now, we have quite a few collections that literally grow by the week, and one of my favorites is our puppets. Toys that are Read More →
THRIFTED GIFTS FOR LITTLES
When you think of Christmastime and childhood, most people talk about Santa and wanting LOTS of toys. Well, what if real life means you as a parent don’t have hundreds of dollars to spend on your littles but you still want them to Read More →