My Best Thrifting Tips

My Best Thrifting Tips

Over my years as an upcycling blogger, I’ve been asked to give thrifting tips on more than one occasion. And I always try to give insightful advice or suggestions when I answer. But the truth is this: successful thrifting is never guaranteed, no matter how many tips and tricks you read about or try. Like gambling, there is a lot of chance and luck involved. But there are ways to improve your odds of having more scores and better hauls when you go thrifting. These thrifting tips may not be revolutionary to some, but they’re good reminders before your next secondhand shopping adventure.

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Tips for Thrifting Like a Pro and Scoring The Best Deals

Tips for Thrifting Like a Pro and Scoring The Best Deals

Thrifting is no longer something that only your grandmother and frugal fashionistas do. Nowadays, it’s a great way to save money on quality clothing and other treasures. Celebrity endorsements have also made it more popular, with artists like Macklemore singing about thrift shops.Read more ›

My Craft Book, “Crafting with Flannel”, is Now Available!

My Craft Book, “Crafting with Flannel”, is Now Available!

The wait was long, but I’m THRILLED to announce that my craft book, “Crafting with Flannel”, has been officially released and is available for purchase!Read more ›

Cuban Pastelitos

Cuban Pastelitos

For those that know me best, it’s no big secret that I don’t miss living in South Florida- and neither does my husband. Sometimes a place just isn’t “home” and that’s what we struggled with there…BUT one of the few things that we DO miss is the endless opportunities for delicious Cuban food.Read more ›

About the Sadie, About the Seasongood

About the Sadie, About the Seasongood

The name “Sadie Seasongoods” was derived from the two main branches of my family tree. Sadie is a maternal great-grandmother, with her parents hailing from Wales. Seasongood was the maiden name of a paternal great-grandmother (Gladys), of Berrien County, Michigan. Both Sadie and Gladys died long before I was born, but I’ve always loved their names, ever since I was a child.Read more ›