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The Best Books for Vintage and Thrift Store Shoppers

I’m a pretty serious thrift store shopper — I do more clothes shopping at Goodwill than any other store, and I owe my extensive holiday sweater collection entirely to thrift stores. You can save some serious cash on high-quality stuff in good condition if you know what to look for. And if you’re willing and have the know-how, you can make vintage clothes from a thrift store fit you perfectly with simple alterations. Thrift stores are a great place to find furniture and housewares, too. Sometimes it takes a little imagination to see the potential hiding under an ugly coat [...]

2025-02-14T03:31:20-07:00March 23rd, 2016|Tags: , , , |

The Best Irish Cookbooks for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is Thursday, March 17, but don’t think that means you’re stuck with lukewarm green beer and soggy corned beef! These charming Irish cookbooks, full of glorious photos, will inspire you with plenty of ideas for an Irish feast, ranging from traditional dishes to creative seafood and hearty pub fare. Or you could bake up a loaf of soda bread with this handy mix and slather it with salty butter and jam for a cozy Irish afternoon tea. Enjoy the tastes of Ireland with these St. Patrick’s Day cookbooks! Clodagh's Irish Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Traditional Flavors [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:03-07:00March 9th, 2016|

Leap Day Books and Movies

Leap Day books, you ask? Well, in case you haven’t noticed, there’s an extra day in February this year. Yep, 2016 is a leap year, when we add an extra day to the calendar to keep our calendar year in sync with the astronomical calendar. Fun fact: the term “leap year” refers to the fact that holidays with fixed dates usually move forward one day of the week per year, but jump forward two days during a leap year. For example, Christmas Day (Dec. 25) was on a Thursday in 2014 and a Friday in 2015, but it will “leap” [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:04-07:00February 26th, 2016|Tags: |
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