The weather here in New England is finally warmer, which means it’s time for the winter-to-summer wardrobe switch! Even if you took my advice and set yourself up with a year-round closet that doesn’t require the semi-annual switch, it’s still a good idea to check your wardrobe a couple of times a year to weed out old items and keep your clothes in good condition.
This year, find some inspiration and motivation from this vintage WWII postcard that I found at the Churchill War Rooms on a recent trip to London. In those days, people were trying to conserve all the resources they could for the war effort. Today, we have an interest in being thrifty and conserving for financial and environmental reasons.
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I just got back from a great vacation, so here's a post inspired by my trip.
Here are my top 3 tips on packing your clothes for a trip:
This week's quick tip is a reminder that it is now time to put away the summer clothes and get out the fall/winter wardrobes.
But wait.... If you want to free yourself from this time-consuming ritual, read on. For young children who are still growing, there's no escaping the need to go through their clothes seasonally. Now is the time to:
But for adults and teens, consider switching to a year-round closet. Years ago, I used to perform the semi-annual Big Closet Switch and each time it was a messy, agonizing, days-long chore. Wondering what to do with those tattered, torn, or stained t-shirts, pants, towels, sheets, etc. that aren't good enough to donate for resale?
Bring them to an H&M store and they'll recycle them for you. Plus you'll get a coupon good for a discount off your purchase. Your house gets decluttered, your stuff doesn't end up in a landfill, and you get a coupon to buy some fun new fashions! How cool is that? Click here for all the details. |
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