Budget Saving Tuesday Tip: Clothes

Budget Saving Tuesday Tip: Clothes

Welcome, everyone, to the second Budget Saving Tuesday Tip and today we discuss clothes! Last week was fun to learn about how to save on fresh flowers, and today let’s discuss budget saving for our clothes. This is not about how to find them in thrift shops or lower price point retailers…it is about something…

Metrostyle for the Sixty, Sassy, and Sensible!

Metrostyle for the Sixty, Sassy, and Sensible!

Meet my friend and co-worker, Cindy.  She is sixty, sassy, and stylish. She represents women over 60 who love life and are still in the game. Cindy loves fashion and is very creative with her style.  As a former high school art teacher, she knows putting together a great look is like painting a masterpiece…

Goodwill:  Ralph Lauren and Affordable Classic Styling

Goodwill: Ralph Lauren and Affordable Classic Styling

I have written much lately about how quality, classic styling never goes out of style!  Some reply, “But I cannot afford the prices on top designer fashion pieces.”  Quality is just not affordable…some say.  Well, I submit to you….It can be… This $275 Ralph Lauren jacket was brand new…all tags on…when I found it at…

Goodwill Makes Thanksgiving Hassle-Free

Goodwill Makes Thanksgiving Hassle-Free

I cannot believe it is already Thanksgiving time with Christmas on the horizon!  I have discovered through my regular visits to Goodwill in San Antonio how great a place it is for decorations.  Like this Thanksgiving trio above! We are scheduled to have cooler weather next week, so I might be able to  wear this plaid…

Goodwill….A Perfect Teacher’s Aide!

Goodwill….A Perfect Teacher’s Aide!

It’s about that time of year again…when many teachers hang up the beach hat and return to their classrooms. When I am working in my classroom and attending in-service meetings, I like to wear a polished casual style. You just never know when parents of students or colleagues will stop by.  GOODWILL provides me with the…

Discussing the Trends….On TV!

Discussing the Trends….On TV!

Many of you know that since the beginning of 2012, I have been working with our local GOODWILL.  They give me a monthly stipend just to shop at their stores and blog about what I find.  It has been so much fun to work with them!  They asked me to join them this past Saturday…

Jackets+Teachers+Goodwill= Ready for School!

Jackets+Teachers+Goodwill= Ready for School!

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the time is drawing ever so closer to the beginning of another school year!  For me, it is just 12 days before I return to full-time status!  With that in mind, I would like to share with you one of my pet peeves.  I do…