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- [My Style: August 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-august-2026/) - Due to personal life turmoil, this entire summer has flown by in a haze. Suddenly, August has passed, schools are in session, and crisp fall weather is right around the corner. Thankfully, autumn is my favorite season which also contains my birthday and our wedding anniversary, so I’m looking forward to time marching by a
- [Building a Birthday Earring Stack: Studs, Jackets & an Earcuff](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/building-a-birthday-earring-stack-studs-jackets-an-earcuff/) - It is officially my birthday month! While it’s not a “BIG” birthday… it is the year before a BIG birthday and I really feel the need for a bit of a treat/self care spectacular. One of my treat ideas for the month is that I’ve been drooling over some earring stacks lately, so it’s the
- [2026 Book List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2026-book-list/) - It’s time to switch over and start a new yearly book list! As I finish each book, I share it and a mini review in real-time on my Instagram Stories and I also keep an updated list here. If you’re interested in my previous lists, you can find them here: 2020 Book List, 2021 Book
- [Jack’s First Day of 9th Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-9th-grade/) - And just like that, Jack has started high school! This year, I actually was not planning to blog about Jack’s first day of school. However, when I told him that high school was probably a good cut off for it, he said ABSOLUTELY NOT and wanted me to continue sharing. So, here we go… back
- [Stained Glass Studio: A Rainbow Panel & Scraps Sun Catcher](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/stained-glass-studio-a-rainbow-panel-scraps-sun-catcher/) - I have two more stained glass creations to share with you and they both center around rainbows. I’ve always loved rainbows and actively hunt for them after rainstorms. Lately, I feel like I’ve needed more rainbows in my life so I decided to make a rainbow honeycomb panel. For this panel, I created my own
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-10/) - I’m so excited to share this month’s Thrift Haul with you, because I think it might be the BEST haul of the year! I went out to my favorite thrift store for some ‘medicinal thrifting’ for my mental health and I found so many amazing goodies. Let’s check it out: Black Cotton Slip, $6.79 I
- [My Stained Glass Studio Creations](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-stained-glass-studio-creations/) - Many, many years ago I decided to take a class through the local community college and learned how to do stained glass. And when I say “many" years ago, I’m pretty sure it was somewhere around 25ish years ago. At that time, I got really into it and made a bunch of different panels, while
- [Quick DIY Fix for Tiered Skirts That Fit Weird](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quick-diy-fix-for-tiered-skirts-that-fit-weird/) - I thought I had shared this tip before, but I did a quick look through my previous posts and didn’t see it… so I wanted to make sure this idea gets ejected from my brain in case it helps someone else. Okay, so you know how I love, love, love a good flowy skirt? Obviously.
- [I Bought a Bunch of Shoes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/i-bought-a-bunch-of-shoes/) - Sometimes I get fixated on things. And apparently without realizing it, I disassociated from life this summer and accumulated FIVE PAIRS of shoes to add to my closet. Which is pretty much unheard of for me. However, no regrets. Actually, one regret. Maybe. Anyways, let’s take a look! Doc Martens Voss II Sandals (a different
- [Creating a Floating Fairy Forest Hanging Terrarium](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/creating-a-floating-fairy-forest-hanging-terrarium/) - I shared back in February 2025 when I first went to a local shop for a Preserved Moss Art Frame Class. Well, I saw that they were offering a new Floating Fairy Forest Hanging Terrarium class, so I signed up to make one with my friend Lindsey. Lindsey is my green thumb plant goddess friend,
- [My Style: July 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-july-2026/) - July was an absolute blur and somehow it’s August 6th and I’m not quite sure how that happened. So, let’s take a look back at my July outfits: New vs Secondhand Tally This month, I count 9 items that I purchased retail and 12 items I purchased secondhand.
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul-9/) - It’s another very, very small but mighty thrift haul this month. My husband took me on a ‘thrifting where the rich people live’ date in Rockville and I ended up finding one AWESOME item. Target Pride Rainbow Dress, $11.50 You guys. It’s a RAINBOW DRESS! I love rainbows and have been extra obsessed lately (and
- [Crafty Fun: Punch Needle Art](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/crafty-fun-punch-needle-art/) - Apparently, I don’t have enough crafts in my wheelhouse… so I decided to learn something new (again). On a visit to our local Michael’s to pick up some ribbon, I happened upon a gorgeous embroidery kit in the Johnathan Adler collection area (this one). So, I figured I’d buy it for some mindless fun. But
- [When $170 Birkenstock Wedges Crack After a Few Wears… and Customer Service Won't Even Answer the Question](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/when-170-birkenstock-wedges-crack-after-a-few-wears-and-customer-service-wont-even-answer-the-question/) - I've been wearing Birkenstocks for decades. I had the Payless version of their Arizona sandals in high school (which I covered in red glitter throughout college), and I still remember the excitement of being able to afford my first pair of real Birkenstocks when I was in my 20’s. They’re one of those brands that
- [Halfway Through 2026: Thrift Winners & Losers](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/halfway-through-2026-thrift-winners-losers/) - With half the year behind us, it’s time for my 6-month thrifting check-in! I started doing these a few years ago as a way to keep myself accountable. Even after years of thrifting, I still make the occasional “what was I thinking?” purchase. Looking back helps me recognize those missteps and celebrate the wins, so
- [Life Lately – A Brain Dump](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-lately-a-brain-dump/) - You guys. I’ve been writing here at Pocketful of Joules since 2011 and sometimes I run out of things to write about. I mean, I have plenty of things to say. But some things are just for me (and not for the blog). Sometimes I wonder why I keep up with blogging at all, with
- [Anthropologie Embroidered Applique Midi Dress: Online vs In-Person](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/anthropologie-embroidered-applique-midi-dress-online-vs-in-person/) - I saw that Anthropologie was having their sale where all sale items were an additional 50% off + free shipping + free returns, so I did a little clicking around to see if there was anything that caught my eye. Well, while I was clicking, I put a dress in my cart and it disappeared
- [My Style: June 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-june-2026/) - June was a pretty busy month over here with some in-office time for a fun campaign, Jack’s middle school graduation, and a trip to the beach. Thankfully, we haven’t had too much super hot weather (yet) with temperatures in the 80’s and low 90’s. Of course, later this week is up to 100*, so there’s
- [June Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul-9/) - June absolutely flew by with some busy work days, the end of middle school and our first trip down to the beach for the summer. In that whirlwind of activity, I took the opportunity to stop by my local Goodwill once this month and ended up with a few treasures. Let’s check out what I
- [What Should I Add to My ‘Teenage Boy Independence’ List?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/what-should-i-add-to-my-teenage-boy-independence-list/) - My awesome kiddo is 14 years old and almost out of school for the summer, so now is a perfect time to do a little ‘Independence’ training. I refuse to raise a butthole who uses weaponized incompetence on their partner, friends or families in the future… so I’m doing my part by making sure I
- [End of School Reminders](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/end-of-school-reminders/) - With 8th grade winding down and a Farewell graduation ceremony on the calendar, it’s time to revisit a few quick and easy ‘end of the school year’ tips to help make our lives easier! I’ve shared these before, but a little reminder now is helpful so that you (aka me) don’t find a stinky PE
- [Problem Solver: Picture Hanging Kit](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/problem-solver-picture-hanging-kit/) - I’ve shared my home improvement posts with you all lots and lots over the years (in fact, you can see them all by clicking on the sidebar where it says “Home Reno & DIY”). One of the things that drives me absolutely bonkers is at the end of a project when you hang pictures, and
- [Family Travel: Hersheypark](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-hersheypark/) - Sponsored: The tickets for this trip were provided complimentary by Hersheypark I mentioned in May that I was looking at doing a bunch of little day trips for more of a ‘staycation’ summer this year. We hadn’t been to Hersheypark in a few years – in fact, the last time I blogged about a Hershey
- [My Style: May 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-may-2026/) - It was another Maryland spring month with a swing of weather from the mid-90’s, down to the low 60’s and then back up again. I turned on our AC one week, just to turn the heat back on the following week. I mean, part of it is nice because after boiling us for a couple
- [May Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/may-thrift-haul-7/) - This month, we have a fun extravaganza of thrift finds! Early in the month I did some classic thrifting at a Goodwill. Later on, my friend and I had a day o’ fun and found cool things at antique stores, consignment/secondhand shops and even an estate sale. Let’s check out my May treasures! Offline by
- [The $6 Beauty Product That Actually Works](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-6-beauty-product-that-actually-works/) - Now that Maryland has done its annual thing where we go from hoodie season to mid-90’s overnight, I’ve started digging my shorts and tank tops back out for the summer. Which immediately reminded me of one of my favorite discoveries from last year: Korean Exfoliating Cloths. I fell down a rabbit hole of what different
- [Everything is Expensive: Money Saving Tips](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/everything-is-expensive-money-saving-tips/) - I mean, the title says it all… right? Prices have been going up and up and up. I gasped a little at our latest electricity bill and filling up my vehicle’s tank with gas practically ruins my day. So, it seemed like a good time for me to compile and re-share my favorite tips for
- [Summer Staycation Ideas: A Brain Dump](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/summer-staycation-ideas-a-brain-dump/) - With summer just around the corner, I’m already daydreaming about taking days off work to enjoy the warm weather and long evenings where the sun doesn’t set until late. Last year, we enjoyed a week down in Naples, Florida, as well as some time down in Ocean City, Maryland. However, this year we are working
- [Problem Solver: Nivea Crème](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/problem-solver-nivea-creme/) - I shared last year that I was fighting a battle with dry heels. I don’t know if it was perimenopause (isn’t everything at this point…?) or a never-ending psoriasis flare, but my poor feet were suffering. I had dry, cracked and even peeling heels for almost TWO YEARS straight. I tried gel heel socks, various
- [Funem Swift Loom: Learning a New Skill](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/funem-swift-loom-learning-a-new-skill/) - I’ve talked about my love of visible mending in the past and over the years have mended jeans, sweaters and quilts. When I saw a little loom pop up on my Instagram feed with a way to cutely patch small holes, I immediately clicked through to check it out. I ended up purchasing a Swift Loom
- [My Style: April 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-april-2026/) - This month has been a roller-coaster of weather – ranging from days in the high 80’s to days that barely break 60. So yeah, normal Maryland spring weather. I did take a little time to pack away some of my heavier winter sweaters and pull out some springy clothes, so this month has been a
- [April Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-thrift-haul-7/) - For April we have a very short, yet sweet, thrift haul. Okay, it’s only two items. But it’s two items that I LOVE… so that’s really all I needed. With that being said, I just added a few items to my “looking to thrift list”, so next month may be a little extra fun (fingers
- [Empty's: April 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-april-2026/) - I’ve had this series called “Empty’s” for a few years now and basically it stemmed from the thought that it’s helpful to revisit an item after it’s been used long term and you decide whether to repurchase it. Or not. I have two items in my empty bin today: Bioelements Iconic Hyaluronic - find it
- [Empty’s – March 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-march-2025/) - I’ve had this series called “Empty’s” for a few years now and basically it stemmed from the thought that it’s helpful to revisit an item after it’s been used long term and you decide whether to repurchase it. Or not. Here are the items in my Empty’s bin today: EOS Shea Butter Lotion in crème
- [Family Travel: Our Trip to Las Vegas, Nevada](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-our-trip-to-las-vegas-nevada/) - Family Travel: Our Trip to Nevada -- Valley of Fire, Death Valley, Lake Mead, Mojave National Preserve and Red Rocks Canyon. Also, the Blue Man Group!
- [Loving Right Now: Current TV Show Binge List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-current-tv-show-binge-list/) - I haven’t done a Loving Right Now post in quite a while, but we’ve been binging an assortment of TV shows, so I thought I’d share what we’ve been enjoying. Ted Lasso (on Apple TV) Yes, I know we are late to the Lasso party, but we didn’t have Apple TV. There are 3 seasons
- [Photo Dump: Where I’ve Been](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/photo-dump-where-ive-been/) - We've returned from our Spring Break trip to Las Vegas, and I’ll be doing a full post of all of our adventures soon. I need to play a little catch up for a bit first, so until I get the chance to put all my thoughts to paper, here’s a little photo dump of our
- [My Style: March 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-march-2026/) - Each year, March feels like just trucking along to get from the chilly weather to the nicer days and this year is no different. With that being said, I think I left my house less than normal because I don’t have many outfit photos to share. I have high hopes for April though, as we
- [March Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-thrift-haul-8/) - This month was quite the interesting secondhand shopping month. I ended up going out to my favorite local thrift store two times this month AND had a chance to check out a couple new-to-me secondhand stores with a friend. Let’s take a look: Footprints by Birkenstock Mary Janes, $8.99 I’ve been in a bit of
- [4 Kitchen Gadgets I Love + 1 Still Unopened in the Box](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/4-kitchen-gadgets-i-love-1-still-unopened-in-the-box/) - While I wouldn’t say I’m a big “gadget” person, I do love a tool that saves me time… especially in the kitchen. I’m more of a ‘cooks because we need to eat’ kinda girl and not so much a ‘cooks because I like it’ person. So, whatever makes my life easier when preparing dinner, the
- [Cupshe Swimsuits Thoughts](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/cupshe-swimsuits-thoughts/) - My Cupshe Swimsuit Review from a 48-year-old, mid-sized mom. Spoiler alert, I LOVE all three swimsuits that I ordered!
- [A Quick and Easy Dress Update](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-quick-and-easy-dress-update/) - I’ve talked about easy ways to tailor your clothes to make them fit better or make them feel more “you” and I’m at it again. This time it is the literal EASIEST tailoring job I’ve EVER done on a dress, so I wanted to share it with you all in case you have a dress
- [DIY Laundry Room Refresh](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-laundry-room-refresh/) - Our laundry room has been kind of horrible since we moved in 14 years ago. I know, I know. How did we get by for FOURTEEN years without me doing something about it… especially when I’ve redone the nearby bathroom like 3-4 times? I don’t know, I guess I tried to just ignore it. Which
- [Planning a Family Trip to Las Vegas, Nevada](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/planning-a-family-trip-to-las-vegas-nevada/) - Family Travel - We are planning a trip to Vegas and could use your recommendations for places to eat and things to do!
- [My Style: February 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-february-2026/) - And just like that, February has passed us by. Much like January, it was a mix of freezing cold weather, snow and just all around dingy, icky days. UGH and the highest heating bill of the year. So before we move forward into some (hopefully) springy weather in March, let’s take a look back at
- [February Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-thrift-haul-7/) - Just to keep everyone on their toes, this month’s thrift haul is more of a *secondhand* haul… as I didn’t have the opportunity to hit up any of my favorite thrift stores. However, I had a lovely adventure day with my friend, and we visited many secondhand clothing/antiques stores and consignment shops! Let’s take a
- [Problem Solver: Docs Socks](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/problem-solver-docs-socks/) - While I truly feel GenX through and through, one of the MOST GenX things about me is my love of Dr Martens. I bought my very first pair in the mid-90’s – a pair of classic black lace up boots – and wore them daily. I actually still own them, and they are still in
- [Jack is 14!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-14/) - Each year, I do a Jack birthday post on his birthday. And each year, I include a photo of my rapidly growing boy and I can’t believe how time flies. This year, he is finishing up 8th grade and will start high school in the fall. He’s been growing taller every month… in fact, in
- [A Look Back at Thrift Scores Still in Rotation: 2021-2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-look-back-at-thrift-scores-still-in-rotation-2021-2024/) - I thought I’d continue along with my exercise of looking at items thrifted throughout the years that are still in rotation. If you missed my previous post, you can find it here. For this post, we will be looking at items I thrifted between 2021 – 2024 that are still in my closet: BeachLunchLounge Blouse,
- [A Look Back at Thrift Scores Still in Rotation: 2017-2020](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-look-back-at-thrift-scores-still-in-rotation-2017-2020/) - When I was putting together my last thrift post, I realized that it was the 7th January Thrift Haul post I’ve done in my 15 years of blogging, with my oldest thrifting post from way back in 2016. Considering that was a decade ago, I started wondering if any items from those early thrift posts
- [DIY Bathroom Refresh with Wallpaper + Light + Mirror](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-bathroom-refresh-with-wallpaper-light-mirror/) - Our downstairs bathroom is the teeny-tiniest room in our house. In addition to being doll-sized, it’s the only bathroom on the first floor. So, it gets lots of use and is pretty much the only bathroom any guests see when visiting. Over the years, it’s been painted various colors… partially because it is so small
- [My Style: January 2026](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-january-2026/) - I am NOT a winter girlie. I hate being cold. I hate having dry, cracked skin. And frankly, if I don’t need to leave the house, I hibernate like a groundhog. Here’s how I dressed when I had to leave the house this month… Work Style First up, we have the 'getting ready for the
- [January Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-thrift-haul-7/) - Here’s the thing… this month’s thrift haul is quite sparse. It’s a combination of only going thrifting once this month, being super picky about what I buy, and not really *needing* to add much to my wardrobe. On top of that, I just did a big closet purge a few months ago, so to add
- [My EOE: Food Allergy Prick Test Results](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-eoe-food-allergy-prick-test-results/) - Quick recap: I’ve been diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE), a chronic immune system disease where certain foods can cause your esophagus to become inflamed. Back in June, I had a bad flare (you can read about it here) and connected the dots to determine that gluten was the/a culprit. I went low gluten, but that
- [Family Travel: Our 2025/2026 Winter Trip to Tucson, Arizona](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-our-2025-2026-winter-trip-to-tucson-arizona/) - I’ve been dragging my feet on writing this post because it means that our trip is over. However, I do want to get everything down while it’s still fresh in my brain because I love reading back through my blog and reliving our vacation memories! As I mentioned last month, we had planned a trip
- [Trader Joe’s Love: Recent Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trader-joes-love-recent-haul/) - We don’t have a Trader Joe’s super close to our home, so whenever we are on vacation and find one nearby we make it a point to go there to stock up our VRBO for the week. In addition to all the yummy foods, they also have some kickass beauty products. On our recent trip
- [Birkenstock Review: The Mayari Birko-Flor Sandals](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/birkenstock-review-the-mayari-birko-flor-sandals/) - With my pandemic-induced teleworking schedule, my style has certainly gone towards comfort. Not that I embraced uncomfortable clothing or shoes previously… but for the last few months I’ve been living in my Birkenstock sandals. After rambling around the house barefoot in the spring, I decided that I needed something comfy with a little bit of
- [My 2025 Black Friday Shopping Watch List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-2025-black-friday-shopping-watch-list/) - While I’ve never been one of those wake-up-early-and-camp-outside-a-store people for Black Friday, I am quite the internet deal finder. So, each year I make myself a little ‘watch list’ for items that I want to purchase utilizing those Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. Here is what I have on my watch list this year: L.L.Bean Slippers:
- [Vacation Thrifting: Tucson, Arizona](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/vacation-thrifting-tucson-arizona/) - While I’m still organizing my thoughts to share all about our amazing week in Tucson, I wanted to show you a few items we thrifted while we were away! I love thrifting on vacation because it is a great way to score unique souvenirs. Thrift stores are cheaper than gift shops, way cooler than anything
- [2025 Books: Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2025-books-wrap-up/) - Happy 2026! I’m catching up from being away from the internet/computer over Christmas and then on vacation for the following week. However, before we fully move into the new year, I want to take a moment for one last look at the books I read in 2025. After many years of not keeping track of
- [2025 Book List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2025-book-list/) - An ongoing list of books I read in 2025, mini reviews and links to find them on Amazon. Bookmark this page, as I keep it updated throughout the entire year!
- [10 Favorite Outfits of 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/10-favorite-outfits-of-2025/) - Before we dive into 2026, I like to take a moment to look back at the previous year. For this post, specifically, my favorite outfits. Over the years, my style has certainly evolved (if you’re curious, check out the My Style Evolution posts — so far I have early years, 20’s and 30’s). Now that
- [2025 Thrifting Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2025-thrifting-wrap-up/) - As the year winds down, I can’t help but look back at my thrifting adventures – both the wins and the ‘oops’ moments. While I still make a thrifting mistake here and there, thrifting is a pretty low-stakes (and low-cost) way to experiment and see what actually works for me, my closet, and my home.
- [December Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/december-thrift-haul-5/) - I’m sharing my December thrifting finds early this month, because I don’t anticipate having any additional time to get out and about. As it is, I had a wonderful day at one store and came home with a few winners! Talbots cardigan, $8.99 Now that it’s chilly outside, my store has a ton of sweaters.
- [My Newest Obsession: The Coaster Luxe Jumpsuit from Athleta](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-newest-obsession-the-coaster-luxe-jumpsuit-from-athleta/) - My honest thoughts on the Athleta Coaster Luxe jumpsuit, joggers and the Forever Fleece 1/2 zip hoodie!
- [Planning Another Family Trip to Tucson, Arizona](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/planning-another-family-trip-to-tucson-arizona/) - We are planning another family travel trip to Tucson, Arizona and would love recommendations!
- [My Showgirl Era](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-showgirl-era/) - Way, way back… in 2018, I did a pinup photo shoot. You can read all about it here: Feeling Like a Rockstar: My Pinup Photo Shoot. I followed the photographer on Instagram and Facebook, so every so often when she posts about a new set offer, I’m intrigued. On a related/unrelated note, Taylor Swift launched
- [My Style: November 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-november-2025/) - I love autumn – I’m a big fan of the changing leaves, bonfires, and spotting the first twinkle lights that go up for Christmas. I also enjoy getting out those sweaters, fluffy socks and boots that have been packed away over the warmer months, so let’s take a look at my November style. Work Style
- [A Short Update on My EoE + Food Allergy/Intolerance/Who Knows](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-short-update-on-my-eoe-food-allergy-intolerance-who-knows/) - If you’ve been following along with my food drama, you know I’ve been dealing with some sort of mystery food issue. For months, I’ve suspected that an undiagnosed food allergy is tied to my EoE because every so often my body decides to freak out after I eat something. And sometimes not freak out when
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul-9/) - While I did stop by the thrift store a couple times this month, I didn’t actually end up thrifting anything. However, I DID get super lucky at my favorite consignment shop when I went to pick up my unsold items and my check. Spoiler alert, I basically spent what I earned, so it’s like I
- [Gluten Free: Quickie Taste Reviews](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/gluten-free-quickie-taste-reviews/) - I mentioned back in August that I was going ‘low gluten’ in my diet to hopefully help with some issues I’ve been having with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE). I *finally* have an appointment with an allergist later this week, so fingers-crossed that they can do all the tests on me to figure out what’s going on
- [The Best Insoles to Wear with Your Rothy’s for a Perfect Fit](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-best-insoles-to-wear-with-your-rothys-for-a-perfect-fit/) - My Rothy’s Sizing Rule of Thumb and my tips for getting the perfect Rothy's fit! Whether your Rothy's are a little too small or big, I have a solution for you.
- [Lucky Brand “Mid Rise Sweet Boot” Jeans: Website vs Reality](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/lucky-brand-mid-rise-sweet-boot-jeans-website-vs-reality/) - It’s jeans shopping time again! Back in February, I had the urge for some baggier black jeans and found luck with Lucky Brand (Lucky Brand "The Baggy" Jeans: Website vs Reality) Well, I’ve been wanting a pair of looser boyfriend-ish/bootcut jeans lately, so I let my fingers go walking over to the Lucky Brand website
- [Exercising My Free Will: Personalizing My Clothes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/exercising-my-free-will-personalizing-my-clothes/) - Since shopping secondhand is my preferred way to shop, many times I’ll find something that’s close, but not exactly what I was looking for. Or maybe the fit and fabric are fabulous, but the color looks terrible on me. Through thrifting, I’ve learned to look at an item for what it can be, rather than
- [Honest Review: COSLUS Water Pick (Powerwashing for Your Teeth)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/honest-review-coslus-water-pick-powerwashing-for-your-teeth/) - I think I had a water pick when I was a kid with braces, so it wasn't a surprise when Jack's orthodontist recommended one for him to help get into the crevasses. Then, my husband’s dentist suggested he get one to help improve his gum health. So, I figured it was time to jump on
- [My Style: October 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-october-2025/) - The air is crisp, the leaves are beautiful, and there is a hint of bonfire smell in the air! October is my favorite – which why we got married in October 17 years ago. This month, I went into the office once, celebrated Taylor Swift’s new album with my sisters, attended an engagement party that
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul-9/) - This month, I had two opportunities to go to my favorite thrift store. On the first try, Travis and I went together and walked away with just one item each. I visited again late in the month because I had a coupon for $15 off a $40 purchase and had much more luck! Here’s what
- [Closet Cleanout: Sales Update](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/closet-cleanout-sales-update/) - After my closet cleanout, I sold items on Poshmark, Facebook groups and a consignment store. Lets take a closer look at what sold, where, and how much I earned.
- [Cozy Fall Inspiration](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/cozy-fall-inspiration/) - I was scrolling back through some of my older posts and realized something – every fall, like clockwork, I get the urge to toss up a little seasonal inspiration. Here’s my post from 2021 and here’s one from 2023 too. As soon as there’s a chill in the air, I want to dig through my
- [Lululemon Align Joggers: Thoughts on the Amazon Dupe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/lululemon-align-joggers-thoughts-on-the-amazon-dupe/) - Lululemon Align joggers dupe review: I tested the popular Amazon version from The Gym People. Here’s how it compares in fit, feel, and quality.
- [My Fall Book List for All the Cozy Reading (2025 Version)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-fall-book-list-for-all-the-cozy-reading-2025-version/) - Rather than just leave it to updating my yearly book list as I finish each book, I like to give you all smaller recommendation lists as we go through the year. So, if you’re looking for some of my favorite books of 2025 to add to your TBR pile this fall, you’re in the right
- [Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner: My Thoughts + My Preferred Dupe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/victoria-beckham-satin-kajal-liner-my-thoughts-my-preferred-dupe/) - You know when you obsess over something for way too long before finally taking the plunge? That was me with the Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal eyeliner. It haunted me on Instagram for probably a year and everyone RAVED about it. I kept seeing that it was creamy and glided on like a dream and was
- [My Style: September 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-september-2025/) - September always seems to fly by with the return to school and our ‘normal' schedule. This month is also extra fun for me, since my birthday is in the middle of the month and I usually have some fabulous plans sprinkled around. Let’s take a look at my September looks: Office Style When I was
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul-9/) - This month’s thrift haul is a mix of clothing finds from the thrift store and a handful of jewelry treasures I scooped up at antique and consignment shops. The funny thing is, most of these pieces feel a little outside of my usual style and don’t blend in with the rest of my closet. But,
- [48](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/48-2/) - Each year for my birthday, I post an annual birthday photo… and on Friday I celebrated turning 48. But this photo is a little different than previous years… This year on my birthday, I had a fun pinup photo shoot with Atomic Cheesecake! Longtime readers may remember my first pinup shoot from when I was
- [Empty’s: September 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-september-2025/) - A few years ago, I started a series called “Empty’s” where I revisit an item after it’s been used long term, and decide whether I want to repurchase it. You can find my previous posts here: Empty’s – May 2022 Empty’s – July 2022 Empty’s – September 2022 Empty’s – February 2023 Empty’s – April
- [Healthcare Provider Switch: Tips to Make it Less Stressful](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/healthcare-provider-switch-tips-to-make-it-less-stressful/) - Switching doctors or dentists doesn’t have to be stressful. Use these simple tips and checklists to make your next health-care provider change easy.
- [Closet Cleanout Update: How I Did & Where I Sell My Purged Items](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/closet-cleanout-update-how-i-did-where-i-sell-my-purged-items/) - In Monday’s post, I talked myself into doing an aggressive and hardcore closet cleanout. It really was time for a ruthless purge for a few reasons: Reason 1: I very rarely have to wear formal office attire. So, it didn’t make sense that I was holding onto items that hadn’t been worn for over a
- [Naked Nutrition: Trying Out Gluten-Free, High Protein Nutrition Options](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/naked-nutrition-trying-out-gluten-free-high-protein-nutrition-options/) - I’ve recently shared that I’m on a low-gluten journey for health reasons (you can catch up on that story here). Lately, I’ve also been paying closer attention to my protein intake because once you hit your late 40’s and perimenopause rolls in, protein becomes more important than ever. So, when the team at Naked Nutrition
- [Wardrobe Switchover Time: Am I Ready for a Hardcore Closet Cleanout?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/wardrobe-switchover-time-am-i-ready-for-a-hardcore-closet-cleanout/) - Every year, when summer winds down and fall appears, I go through a bit of a closet purge. I take a closer look at all my summer clothes and note what I didn’t have ANY interest in wearing over the past 3-5 months. When I’ve been routinely bypassing the items, it gives me just enough
- [Jack’s First Day of 8th Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-8th-grade/) - This week Jack returned to school and had his first day of 8th grade! Middle school has absolutely flown by and I can’t believe he’s already had his LAST first day at the middle school before he moves onto high school next year. I had such a wonderful summer with him – with trips to
- [NYC Overnight: Chelsea, Midtown, Chinatown & Little Italy](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/nyc-overnight-chelsea-midtown-chinatown-little-italy/) - You know how sometimes you promise your kid a prize for something, and then later have to figure out how to deliver on it? Yeah, that was us. Jack crushed it in 6th grade, landing on the honor roll all four semesters. As a little reward, we came up with the idea of an end-of-year
- [My Style: August 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-august-2025/) - Well, this may be the most eclectic August style post ever. Let’s get right into it… We spent a week in Florida (you can read all about it here) and I basically wore my swimsuit every day. I’m not kidding when I say we packed the bare minimum (we brought 2 carry-on suitcases for the
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-9/) - This month’s thrift haul is quite the cornucopia of vacation thrift and consignment finds, and a quick run out to celebrate National Thrift Shop Day. It just goes to show you that while you may have a ‘thrift list’ of what you’re looking for, you never know what you’re going to find… First up, some
- [Sewing Projects: Clothing I’ve Recently Chopped, Tailored & Changed](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/sewing-projects-clothing-ive-recently-chopped-tailored-changed/) - One of the benefits of having a wardrobe that is mostly secondhand is that it’s easier to justify cutting it up. If I had paid full price for a dress, I’d think a lot more before hacking into the hem. However, if I thrifted it… bring on the scissors! Here are a few items of
- [Workcation in Naples, Florida: My Remote Work + Vacation Combo](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/workcation-in-naples-florida-my-remote-work-vacation-combo/) - Work remotely and vacation at the same time! Here’s how I spent a week in sunny Naples, Florida, using just 2 PTO days.
- [That Time I Went a Little Viral on Threads: The Big Bopper](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/that-time-i-went-a-little-viral-on-threads-the-big-bopper/) - For those of you not familiar with Threads, it was launched by Instagram in July 2023 and allows users to post text, photos and videos, and interact with other’s posts through likes, reposts, and replies. It’s basically a nicer version of Twitter (aka X). I’ve been over there since the beginning and enjoy reading other
- [Back to School: 4 Tips to Make Your Life Easier](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/back-to-school-tips-to-make-your-life-easier/) - It's back to school time! Here are 4 tips to help make the back-to-school craziness go a little bit smoother, as well as a $6 MUST BUY item for the school year.
- [My EOE Flare and Going Low Gluten](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-eoe-flare-and-going-low-gluten/) - Managing an EOE flare led me to try gluten-free foods. Here’s what I liked, what flopped, and what I want to try next. Got GF faves? Share them!
- [My Style: July 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-july-2025/) - UGH, it’s been so hot and humid here in Maryland. I only went into the office one day this month and the rest have been spent working in my home office. With that being said, I did have a variety of fun plans, including a 4th of July party, girl’s day out with my friend,
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul-8/) - This month I totally had what I like to call a ‘medicinal thrifting trip’ for my mental health. I left everyone at home and went by myself to the thrift store and browsed EVERY SINGLE section to my heart’s content. And with that browsing, I ended up finding one dress and THREE pairs of shoes…
- [3 Necklaces, Endless Options: My Gem Miners Show Creations](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/3-necklaces-endless-options-my-gem-miners-show-creations/) - 3 handmade necklaces from Gem Miners Show beads — designed to layer, mix, and match with clips for endless styling options.
- [Incorporating Antiques into My Home](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/incorporating-antiques-into-my-home/) - How to style antiques in your home without it looking like a dusty antique shop. Real-life tips and vintage decor inspiration!
- [Introducing Cooper](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/introducing-cooper/) - We’ve always been a one dog house. After my sweet dog Potter passed away in 2013, we adopted Ollie (Introducing Ollie) a 9 pound yorkie-chihuahua mix. He was about 1 or 2 years old when he was dropped off at a kill shelter in West Virginia. Another shelter scooped him up, we adopted him, and
- [For Science! Wavy Hair Experiments on My 2A/2B Hair](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/for-science-wavy-hair-experiments-on-my-2a-2b-hair/) - Wavy hair routine for 2A/2B hair: I tested curl cream, mousse & more to define waves without heat. Here’s what worked (and what didn’t).
- [Halfway Through 2025: Thrift Winners & Losers](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/halfway-through-2025-thrift-winners-losers/) - With half the year behind us, it’s time for my 6-month thrifting check-in! I started doing these a few years ago as a way to keep myself accountable. Even after years of thrifting, I still make the occasional “what was I thinking?” purchase. Looking back helps me recognize those missteps and celebrate the wins, so
- [6 Month Thrifting Check-In: Winners & Losers](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-month-thrifting-check-in-winners-losers/) - While it feels hard to believe that half the year has flown by already, it’s time for my 6-month thrifting check-in. I started doing these a few years ago to hold myself accountable. Even after many years of thrifting, I still make mistakes. I get a little price blind. I get a little brand blind.
- [My Style: June 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-june-2025/) - June flew by in a haze of end-of-school-year craziness and work. It was also a weirdly temperate month for Maryland weather and we didn't have to turn our AC on until the end of the month... which I loved. Let's take a look at June style... Office Style Lots of the three-piece easy outfit combo
- [June Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul-8/) - Where my May Thrift Haul was quite sparse, this month’s thrifting treasures are much more robust! Early in the month I decided to take myself on a mental health thrifting day, where I took a 25% off loyalty member coupon with me to browse ALL the sections of the store. Then, this past weekend I
- [Teen Reading: Book Series Recommendations from YOU!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/teen-reading-book-series-recommendations-from-you/) - As much as I wish that Jack was a bookworm, he’s more of a video game… worm. However, I feel that it is important that he keeps up with some reading over the summers, so I typically “assign” reading as part of his daily chores. {His summer chore list typically includes actual chores – like
- [3 Quick End of School Year Tips Every Parent Needs](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/3-quick-end-of-school-year-tips-every-parent-needs/) - Parents, the end of the school year is here—don’t miss these quick tips to make the transition to summer a whole lot easier
- [Family Adventure: Alpaca Yoga](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-adventure-alpaca-yoga/) - We tried alpaca yoga at Black Barn Alpaca Yoga -- it was hilarious, peaceful, and perfect for a family day out.
- [The Absolute Easiest Way to Adjust an Elastic Waistband (NO Sewing Required!)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-absolute-easiest-way-to-adjust-an-elastic-waistband-no-sewing-required/) - Easily resize an elastic waistband with no sewing! All you need is a drawstring and threader—perfect for weight changes or thrifted finds.
- [My TJ Maxx Haul: K-Beauty + Rothy’s!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-tj-maxx-haul-k-beauty-rothys/) - Scored Rothy’s espadrilles for and some must-try K-beauty gems at TJ Maxx! See the full haul and help me decide what to keep.
- [An Honest Review: Reusable Nespresso Pods Are Way Easier (and Cheaper) Than I Expected](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/an-honest-review-reusable-nespresso-pods-are-way-easier-and-cheaper-than-i-expected/) - An honest review of reusable Nespresso pods—easy to use, cost-saving, and eco-friendly. I break down the switch, savings, and setup.
- [2 Book Series Worth Binging: One for Mystery Lovers & One for Romance Readers](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2-book-series-worth-binging-one-for-mystery-lovers-one-for-romance-readers/) - Rather than just leave it to updating my yearly book list as I finish each book, I like to give you all smaller recommendation lists as we go through the year. So, if you’re looking for some of my favorite books of 2025 to add to your TBR pile, you’re in the right place! {Psssst,
- [My Style: May 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-may-2025/) - May was a busier month for me and looking back at my style photos, it appears that I got dressed and left the house a bit more than the last few months. With that being said, it’s about equal between office style and weekend style. Let’s take a closer look… Office Style A variety of
- [May Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/may-thrift-haul-6/) - With May flying by, it’s time to talk about my May thrifting. Which is actually pretty lame. It’s been a pretty busy month, so I actually only had one opportunity to check out the thrift store. Let’s take a look at this very small thrift haul… Talbots 100% silk pleated skirt, $9.99 That’s right. A
- [Visiting Virginia: Luray Caverns & Dinosaur Land](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/visiting-virginia-luray-caverns-dinosaur-land/) - A month or so ago Travis surprised me with a trip. Yeah, I know… mind blowing. I’m usually the planner in the family and the one time he DID plan a trip, it was an almost disaster due to the fact that he accidentally signed us up for a timeshare weekend. Oops. Anyways, we didn’t
- [Summer Style Inspo: Hippy Cowgirl, Boho Western Style](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/summer-style-inspo-hippy-cowgirl-boho-western-style/) - I don’t know if it was our latest trip to Arizona, the fact that I just binge read the Gold Rush Ranch series by Elsie Silver, or just a gradual evolution of my closet… but I’m feeling a bit of a change in the air. My warm weather weekend style tends to be a mix
- [My Olfactory NYC Home Kit Review: I Found a Favorite Custom Perfume!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-olfactory-nyc-home-kit-review-i-found-a-favorite-custom-perfume/) - Create your own custom scent at home with Olfactory NYC’s home kit! Read my review and use my referral code to save on your order.
- [My Favorite Reading Glasses: The Purchase I Didn’t See Coming (Pun Intended)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-reading-glasses-the-purchase-i-didnt-see-coming-pun-intended/) - Ah, the joys of aging. I’ve been wearing contact lenses since I was 10 years old, so I’m not new to the world of glasses. However, this year it hit me – now I’m that person who has to throw on a pair of readers (on TOP of my contact lenses) just to see my
- [April Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-thrift-haul-6/) - I’m aware that it’s already May, AND that I shared my Arizona Spring Break Thrift Haul. However, I did a little local thrifting early in April that I haven’t shared yet. Let's take a look! Striped + Floral Skirt, $7.79 This skirt is a cheapo brand (the tag says Truly 4 You) but I was
- [My Style: April 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-april-2025/) - Thanks to our annual spring break trips, April always goes by quickly for us. This year was no exception, we had some chilly early-April days, followed by a wonderful trip to Arizona, and then returned to a mix of mild spring days to finish out the month. Let’s take a look at April: I purchased
- [Arizona Family Adventure Part 1: Exploring the Grand Canyon, Southern Rim](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/arizona-family-adventure-part-1-exploring-the-grand-canyon-southern-rim/) - Planning a family trip to the Grand Canyon? See how we spent the perfect day at the South Rim, Desert View!
- [Arizona Family Adventure Part 3: Laid-Back Days and Hidden Gems in Prescott](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/arizona-family-adventure-part-3-laid-back-days-and-hidden-gems-in-prescott/) - Part 3 of our Arizona Family Adventure series. Prescott, AZ is affordable, 90 min from Sedona, has great food & shops, and the Granite Dells at Watson Lake!
- [Arizona Family Adventure Part 2: Sedona’s Best Views, Shops and Quick Hikes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/arizona-family-adventure-part-2-sedonas-best-views-shops-and-quick-hikes/) - For part two of our Arizona Family Adventure series, we move on to Sedona. Short hikes, parking tips, overlooks, food and shopping!
- [My Arizona Spring Break Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-arizona-spring-break-thrift-haul/) - We just got back from an amazing spring break trip to Arizona, and I’m working on putting together a series of blog posts to share all our adventures. But while I’m organizing my thoughts, I couldn’t wait to show you something fun… Let’s talk travel thrifting! One of my favorite things to do on vacation
- [The Spring 2025 Trend I’m Actually Loving](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-spring-2025-trend-im-actually-loving/) - Every year, we are always inundated with the latest “trends” or “micro-trends” that you just HAVE to purchase. And yes, we all know it’s just fueled by the buy-buy-buy mentality. And frankly, at a certain age you just really don’t CARE whether something is cool or not, as long as you love it. Anyways, I've
- [What Do You Do With Teenagers During the Summer? (Seriously, I’m Asking.)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/what-do-you-do-with-teenagers-during-the-summer-seriously-im-asking/) - This is the first summer ever that my kid is officially old enough that I don’t have to plan for daily childcare. Also new this year – I’m working a mostly remote job. Which means that we will both be home, I can sleep in until something crazy like 8:30am on workdays, and we are
- [Planning Another Family Trip to Sedona](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/planning-another-family-trip-to-sedona/) - I was so, so, so happy to see the calendar switch over to April, because spring break is almost here. And the best part of spring break… planning this year’s return trip to Sedona! We visited once before for a four-day weekend, but it wasn’t nearly enough time so we are excited to have a
- [My Style: March 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-march-2025/) - I’ve always loved the saying “March weather comes in like a lion and out like a lamb” because it gives me some hope for some sunny, spring-like days in the dead of the gray cold winter. Sure enough, the month started with tights and boots and ended with bare legs and sandals. Let’s take a
- [How to Refresh Secondhand Shoes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/how-to-refresh-secondhand-shoes/) - I know what some of you are thinking… secondhand shoes? Ew, no thanks. But hear me out. There are SO MANY amazing shoes out there that have barely been worn, just sitting around waiting for a second chance. Think about it, how many times have you bought a pair of shoes that you thought you
- [March Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-thrift-haul-7/) - This month’s thrift haul is a mix of secondhand finds – from both thrift stores and consignment shops. With spring on its way, I’ve packed away some of my heavier sweaters and have been looking forward to wearing skirts and dresses WITHOUT tights in the near future! My thrift finds reflect that with some in-between
- [How to Back Up Your iPhone Photos the Free & Easy Way](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/how-to-back-up-your-iphone-photos-the-free-easy-way/) - Learn how to back up your iPhone photos for free in just 5 minutes—no iCloud needed! Follow this easy step-by-step guide to keep your memories safe
- [How I'm Going to Use ChatGPT to Plan the Perfect Vacation: Hidden Gems, Itineraries & More](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/how-im-going-to-use-chatgpt-to-plan-the-perfect-vacation-hidden-gems-itineraries-more/) - Use ChatGPT for smart trip planning with personalized itineraries, recommendations, and travel tips to make your next adventure seamless and stress-free.
- [That Time Our iPhone Got Stolen (and What I Wish I Knew Before It Happened)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/that-time-our-iphone-got-stolen-and-what-i-wish-i-knew-before-it-happened/) - Lost iPhone panic? Here's what I wish I knew before my son’s phone went missing — and the surprising way we got it back. Set up Find My iPhone now!
- [Secondhand Shopping Tips: What I Look for in Sweaters](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/secondhand-shopping-tips-what-i-look-for-in-sweaters/) - Thrifting and secondhand shopping are my favorite ways to find high-quality, unique clothing while saving money and reducing waste. And when it comes to sweaters, secondhand shopping is even better – you get a sneak peek of how the fabric has held up over time. Spring is a great time to look for sweaters because
- [Internet Hacks I’ve Tried and Loved](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/internet-hacks-ive-tried-and-loved/) - The internet is full of “life hacks” – some brilliant and some… questionable. I’ve tried a bunch of them over the years, but recently added these two to my arsenal of things that actually make my life easier. Simple & Effective Hack #1: Cutting a Mango with a Cup Mangoes are delicious, but can be
- [Take Care Of Yourself: Schedule Those Annual Appointments](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/this-is-your-reminder-to-stop-putting-off-those-important-screenings/) - When we are busy, stressed, and the news is nothing but anger and sadness, it can be hard to remember that it is important to take care of yourself. And when I say take care of yourself, I mean mentally AND physically. Do all the self care things that you need to do -- drink
- [My Style: February 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-february-2025/) - Whew, February flew past in a haze of cold and snow and ice. When it comes to style, I had mostly casual outfits again this month where my main goal was to keep warm. However, with daylight’s savings time right around the corner and potentially warmer weather on the horizon, I’m feeling hope that I’ll
- [February Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-thrift-haul-6/) - Yay, it’s thrift haul time again and this time I’m asking for your help! But before we get to that, let’s start with the haul. This month, I had two opportunities to go thrifting – the first time I found one sweater, and the second haul was a little more exciting. Let’s check them out.
- [Jack is 13!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-13/) - When I started this blog back in early 2011, Jack wasn’t even a twinkle in my eye yet. Then over my first year of blogging, I became pregnant with Jack, unexpectedly lost my job, sold our house, started a new job, moved into a new house, and had a preemie. Jack joined us 2 months
- [The Unexpected Joy of Reading Onyx Storm While It’s Trending](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-unexpected-joy-of-reading-onyx-storm-while-its-trending/) - I’ve always been a voracious reader, averaging over 100 books a year. Reading has been my escape, my adventure, my way to experience different perspectives and worlds. However, for me it’s typically a solitary experience. I’d finish a book, do a little mini review for my yearly book list, and then move onto the next
- [Lucky Brand “The Baggy” Jeans: Website vs Reality](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/lucky-brand-the-baggy-jeans-website-vs-reality/) - I’ve been looking for a specific pair of jeans for quite a while on my thrifting expeditions. I wanted them to be black, but not too black. More of a ‘washed’ black’ rather than the solid color black, if you know what I mean. They could have a little distressing, but no holes. And I
- [Recent Poshmark Scores: January 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/recent-poshmark-scores-january-2025/) - I haven’t shared any recent Poshmark scores for a while, so I thought it was the perfect time to show you a couple new additions to my closet! I mentioned back in November that I’ve become somewhat obsessed with Garnet Hill’s cotton and linen sweaters. They are just so classic and beautiful, but the retail
- [Taking a Preserved Moss Art Frame Class](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/taking-a-preserved-moss-art-frame-class/) - I don’t really have what you would call a green thumb. Instead, it’s a running joke with my husband and son that I basically kill all plants that come to live in our house. However, I am okay with succulents. For a while. We have a variety of succulents and little mini cactuses that are
- [My Style: January 2025](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-january-2025/) - I’m going to be honest with you all, I’ve been doing the absolute bare minimum when it comes to getting dressed this month. It’s freezing cold outside. There’s been a few snow storms. We all are feeling a case of existential dread. So yeah, not much in the mood for sparkles and tulle right now.
- [January Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-thrift-haul-6/) - It’s the first thrift haul of 2025 and I can’t wait to share it with you all! Once again, after taking a look back at my thrifting for the year, I’m trying to stick with my goal of being super picky with what items I thrift. However, I’m also trying to keep in mind that
- [It’s Like “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”… but with Bills](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/its-like-if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-but-with-bills/) - Whew. January has been a doozy! I saw a meme recently that said something like “I did the 14-day free trial for 2025 and I don’t want it” and I am FEELING that. Back in early December, we had the fun surprise of suddenly having no water, which resulted in a call to our plumber
- [DIY: Hemming Sweater Sleeves](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-hemming-sweater-sleeves/) - I bought this pretty cardigan on clearance from Summersalt last year and I just didn’t love the sleeves. I tried wearing it a few times to see if I’d get over it. However, the fact that the body of the sweater was a super lightweight and soft cashmere and the light blue portion of the
- [Winter Skin: All My Current Favorite Products for Dry Skin Relief](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/winter-skin-all-my-current-favorite-products-for-dry-skin-relief/) - Over the years, I’ve tried dozens of products to keep my skin hydrated and here are my current holy grail items that are helping my dry winter skin stay soft
- [10 Favorite Outfits of 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/10-favorite-outfits-of-2024/) - Before I fully dive into 2025, I like to take a moment to look back at the previous year. For this post, specifically, my favorite outfits. Over the years, my style has certainly evolved (if you’re curious, check out the My Style Evolution posts — so far I have early years, 20’s and 30’s). And
- [2024 Books: Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2024-books-wrap-up/) - Happy 2025! Before we fully move into the new year, I want to take a moment to take one last look at the books I read in 2024. After years and years and years of NOT keeping track of my reading, I started adding my lists to my blog a few years ago. Here are
- [2024 Book List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2024-book-list/) - An ongoing list of books I read in 2024, mini reviews and links to find them on Amazon. Bookmark this page, as I keep it updated throughout the entire year!
- [My Style: December 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-december-2024/) - December has flown by in a mix of telework, a few days in office, and fun holiday events. My office style was a mix of comfortable, warm and a little bit of velvet + sparkles. Since joining my new company with much more of my job being remote, I'm feeling on the cusp of a
- [2024 Thrifting Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2024-thrifting-wrap-up/) - As the year winds down, I like to take the opportunity to look back at my thrifting purchases. While I still make a thrifting mistake here and there, thrifting is a pretty low stakes (and low cost) way to determine if something is going to work for you, your closet, or your home. So let's
- [December Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/december-thrift-haul-4/) - I’ll be doing a 2024 thrifting wrap up post soon, but before we start winding down the year I need to share one last thrifting trip with you! I only had one thrift store visit this month, but I’m super pleased with my two items: Lands End Squall Waterproof Parka and bonus REI gloves, $17.99
- [My Style: Style Remix with Velvet](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-style-remix-with-velvet/) - Earlier this year, I started a new series based on some feedback on my PocketfulofJoules Instagram account. A very sweet Instagram friend sent me a DM saying how much they enjoy seeing different ways to style the same items over and over again as inspiration for their own looks. (Psst…you can find a bunch of
- [Family Travel: Our November 2024 Trip to Arizona, Nevada and Utah](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-our-november-2024-trip-to-arizona-nevada-and-utah/) - We are back and from our latest family adventure to Arizona, Nevada and Utah and I’m so excited to share about our November trip! If you follow along with our family travel adventures, you may remember when we went on a spring trip in April 2023 (you can find the three bite sized posts here:
- [Repurposing a Vintage Button into Wearable Jewelry](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/repurposing-a-vintage-button-into-wearable-jewelry/) - I recently checked out a new crafty store with a friend and ended up sorting through some beautiful vintage buttons. They had a ‘fill a bag’ special, so I ended up with an assortment of vintage, antique and sparkly bits and pieces. Did I have a plan on what to do with them? Mostly nope.
- [Styling Ember Tieks](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/styling-ember-tieks/) - I’ve coveted Tieks for more than a decade, so when I finally pulled the trigger to place my order, I combed through the Tieks website. There are so many beautiful colors and patterns to choose from, so it was a super hard decision to make. I wanted something relatively neutral, so that it would go
- [Empty’s – December 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-december-2024/) - A couple years ago, I started a series called “Empty’s” where I revisit an item after it’s been used long term, and decide whether I want to repurchase it. You can find my previous posts here: Empty’s – May 2022 Empty’s – July 2022 Empty’s – September 2022 Empty’s – February 2023 Empty’s – April
- [My 2024 Black Friday Shopping Watch List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-2024-black-friday-shopping-watch-list/) - While I’ve never been one of those wake-up-early-and-camp-outside-a-store people for Black Friday, I am quite the internet deal finder. So, each year I make myself a little ‘watch list’ for items that I want to purchase utilizing those Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. This year I just have two items on my list – and they
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul-8/) - After an awesome October Thrift Haul, it seems that the thrift scales have been balanced with this month. That’s right, I have ZERO thrift finds for the month of November. However, I do have a few fabulous secondhand scores from Poshmark over the last few months that I will share for this month’s Haul. Garnet
- [My Style: November 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-november-2024/) - November is a short and sweet style month, since I was spending a lot of time teleworking and must not have bothered to take non-work outfit photos this month. Let’s take a look: Apparently I was all about the florals this month! To be honest, I've been pretty swamped at my new job so I
- [Office Thoughts & Sideboards: The Reveal!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/office-thoughts-sideboards-the-reveal/) - Last month, I shared with you in Office Thoughts & Sideboards that I was looking for a perfectly sized sideboard/credenza piece that would look much nicer than the cube system I was using, and serve to increase my storage space in my office. As a reminder, here is my before: I ended up purchasing the
- [My Style: Style Remix with Embellished Cardigans](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-style-remix-with-embellished-cardigans/) - A few months ago, I started a new series based on some feedback on my PocketfulofJoules Instagram account. A very sweet Instagram friend sent me a DM saying how much they enjoy seeing different ways to style the same items over and over again as inspiration for their own looks. (Psst…you can find a bunch
- [My Formal Wedding Look on a Budget](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-formal-wedding-look-on-a-budget/) - One of my dear friends recently got married and invited my husband and me to her absolutely gorgeous wedding reception. We received the ‘save the date’ months ago, so I had plenty of time to freak out over the formal dress code. Because here’s the thing, over the years I have collected options for many
- [Getting Your Ducks in a Row: 3 Tips for a Smooth Transition When Leaving Your Job](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/getting-your-ducks-in-a-row-3-tips-for-a-smooth-transition-when-leaving-your-job/) - The past couple months have been super busy over here on a professional front, with me leaving my previous job and moving on to an exciting new position. While I don’t write much about my work-life, I did think that this could be a great chance to share a few of my tips on getting
- [Planning Another Family Trip to Arizona, Nevada and Utah!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/planning-another-family-trip-to-arizona-nevada-and-utah/) - If you follow along with our family travel adventures, you may remember when we went on a fabulous spring trip to Arizona, Nevada and Utah in April 2023. If you need a cheat sheet, once we returned from our vacation I broke the trip into bite sized posts: Family Travel, Part 1: Vegas, Lake Mead,
- [My Style: October 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-october-2024/) - October was QUITE the month over here. It’s been gorgeous with all the fall weather… and I finished up my time at my previous job and started a new one. You know, very low stress. {insert maniacal laughter here} So, let’s take a look at my October looks: I was working through a couple 'on
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul-8/) - I’m quite certain that October was my luckiest thrifting month of the year. I had the opportunity to make a few visits to different stores and I’m so pleased with the items I found! Let’s check them out together: For my first trip, I found a cornucopia of awesome… and most items were half-off the
- [Office Thoughts & Sideboards](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/office-thoughts-sideboards/) - I love my home office, but I do admit it is a little chaotic if it gets messy. In one room, I have a sewing station, workout area (with walking pad and Peloton bike), Poshmark sales storage, storage for a bunch of different crafts, and the office stuff – desk, laptop(s), files, printer. All in
- [Writing the Most Positive Negative Review](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/writing-the-most-positive-negative-review/) - This past weekend, Travis and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. Yay! We typically like to go away on a little trip, but this year money is (still) tight due to the port shutdown issues and Jack’s unexpected broken arm bills. So, we loaded up the SUV with our stuff, the kiddo, the doggo and
- [My Style: Style Remix with a Solid Colored Dress](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-style-remix-with-a-solid-colored-dress/) - A few months ago, I started a new series based on some feedback on my PocketfulofJoules Instagram account. A very sweet Instagram friend sent me a DM saying how much they enjoy seeing different ways to style the same items over and over again as inspiration for their own looks. (Psst…you can find a bunch
- [Thrifting Tips for an Overwhelmed First Timer](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/thrifting-tips-for-an-overwhelmed-first-timer/) - Over the weekend, I convinced an “I hate shopping” person to try thrifting for the first time. Which got me to thinking how absolutely overwhelming it can be even just walking into the store to try and find something. In this case, we were targeting the kid’s clothes, which made it a bit easier to
- [My Thoughts on Noom vs MyFitnessPal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-thoughts-on-noom-vs-myfitnesspal/) - Way back in 2020, I tried Noom for the first time and wrote a review on it. You can find it here: My Noom Review. Basically, Noom is a weight loss app and back then they had a special where it cost $120 for 4 months. I tried it and wasn’t impressed. So, why am
- [My Fall Book List for all the Cozy Reading (2024 Version)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-fall-book-list-for-all-the-cozy-reading-2024-version/) - Source: Debby Hudson on Unsplash Rather than just leave it to updating my yearly book list as I finish each book, I like to give you all smaller recommendation lists as we go through the year. So, if you’re looking for some of my favorite books of 2024 to add to your TBR pile this
- [My Fall Book List for all the Cozy Reading (2023 version)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-fall-book-list-for-all-the-cozy-reading/) - Rather than just leave it to updating my yearly book list as I finish each book, I like to give you all smaller recommendation lists as we go through the year. So, if you’re looking for some of my favorite books of 2023 to add to your TBR pile this fall, you’re in the right
- [Shop Your Closet for Fall Trends](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/shop-your-closet-for-fall-trends/) - As much as I love and believe in secondhand shopping, I’m just as susceptible to the influx of ‘fall is coming… buy all new stuff” messaging. It’s like a couple cooler days hit and suddenly I'm salivating for new jeans, flannel, fuzzy sweaters and boots. But here’s the thing… fall this year doesn’t really look
- [My Style: September 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-september-2024/) - After a mild and pleasant August, September has been awash with rainy days. With the start of school, busy work time, and an out of town conference, I feel like I blinked and boom September is gone. Let’s take a look at my September looks: Okay, here are two outfits that looking back are NOT
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul-8/) - September was quite the busy month, so it’s no surprise that I didn’t have very many opportunities to go thrifting. And the less opportunities = less thrift gold. That’s just the way it works. With that being said, I did find TWO fantastic items that make my heart pitter-pat. Mahogany top, $6.99 How adorable is
- [Empty’s – September 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-september-2024/) - A couple years ago, I started a new series called “Empty’s” where I revisit an item after it’s been used long term, and decide whether I want to repurchase it. You can find my previous posts here: Empty’s – May 2022 Empty’s – July 2022 Empty’s – September 2022 Empty’s – February 2023 Empty’s –
- [47](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/47-2/) - Each year on my birthday, I post an annual birthday photo… and today I’m celebrating 47. This year I happen to be at a work conference on my birthday, so I got a little fancy and brought my tripod with me so I could take my photo in my hotel room. I feel like my
- [Cleaning Out My Closet: Saying Goodbye to What No Longer Sparks Joy](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/cleaning-out-my-closet-saying-goodbye-to-what-no-longer-sparks-joy/) - Over the past few months, I’ve been taking a much closer look at my closet – what I wear regularly, what I LIKE to wear regularly, and what can move on to a new home. While most of my decisions are based on what items are (or are not) working for me, I do have
- [My Style: Style Remix with a Simple Solid Colored T-Shirt](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-style-remix-with-a-simple-solid-colored-t-shirt/) - A couple months ago, I started a new series based on some feedback on my PocketfulofJoules Instagram account. A very sweet Instagram friend sent me a DM saying how much they enjoy seeing different ways to style the same items over and over again as inspiration for their own looks. (Psst…you can find a bunch
- [My Favorite Things About the Summer to Fall Transition](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-things-about-the-summer-to-fall-transition/) - I love summer. I really do with the sunny days, trips to the beach, and all the ice cream and snow-cones you could want. However, autumn has a special place in my heart. My birthday is in September. We were married in October. I geek out over the foliage changing color and my husband and
- [Jack’s First Day of 7th Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-7th-grade/) - Today is the first day of school in our county and Jack’s first day of 7th grade! He is officially in the middle of middle school – as our school goes from 6th to 8th grade. Last year, we marveled over how the 6th graders look like little kids and the 8th graders are full
- [The Popflex Active Twirl Dress](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-popflex-active-twirl-dress/) - I was influenced. I don’t know if it was the adorable lavender twirly skirt Taylor Swift was wearing in her tour rehearsals, or the fact that I kept getting targeted with ads on Instagram, but somehow I found my way clicking around the Popflex Active website. I really wanted one of their skorts and I
- [My Style: August 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-august-2024/) - Maryland weather is doing what Maryland weather does… one week it’s in the high 90’s and the next we have a beautiful week in the mid 70’s. This month also had lots of fun events, such as a sister’s weekend in DC, an outdoor park birthday party, a family photo session, a week in Ocean
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-8/) - Once again, I’m mixing both thrift finds and consignment finds in this monthly update. I only get the opportunity to do some consignment scrounging a few times a year, so I wanted to be sure to share some of my HOLY WOW finds. Let’s start by checking out some home goods! MCM Bamboo bowl, $12
- [My Walking Pad and Standing Desk Set Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-walking-pad-and-standing-desk-set-up/) - I had been considering buying a walking pad for my home office set up for years and I finally ordered one in May. Now that it’s been comfortably living in my house for a couple months, I wanted to show you all my set up and what I’ve found works for me (so far). Here’s
- [My Style: Style Remix with a ‘Fancy’ Tulle Skirt](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-style-remix-with-a-fancy-tulle-skirt/) - Last month, I started a new series based on some feedback on my PocketfulofJoules Instagram account. A very sweet Instagram friend sent me a DM saying how much they enjoy seeing different ways to style the same items over and over again as inspiration for their own looks. (Psst…you can find a bunch of these
- [Our Favorite Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/our-favorite-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins-recipe/) - I just made another batch of these and thought it was a perfect time to re-share the recipe since I've made a couple little improvements! Each week, we buy a bunch of bananas at the grocery store. Most days, Travis packs one in his lunch… but occasionally there are 2 or 3 looking overripe sitting
- [Low Buy July: How Did We Do?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/low-buy-july-how-did-we-do/) - I posted back on July 3rd that our family was planning to do a “Low Buy July” due to the fact that we had a one-two punch of my husband’s work slowing down as a result of the Port of Baltimore tragedy and Jack breaking his arm and needing emergency surgery. With a stampede of
- [My Style: July 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-july-2024/) - We are enjoying full-on summer here in Maryland, which means ALL of the summery skirts and dresses are getting worn out of my closet. Let’s take a look at my July looks: Three easy work looks with the same formula -- skirt + blouse + cardigan. It's simple and it never steers me wrong. For
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul-7/) - This month was quite a light thrifting month for me. Part of the reason is that it was Low Buy July, so I’ve been keeping a close eye on everything we spend. The other part is that when I did get the opportunity to do a little thrifting on our way home from the beach…
- [Summer Vibes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/summer-vibes/) - After a hectic start to our summer, this past weekend we tried to unplug a bit with an escape down to Ocean City. We basically played the whole thing by ear because we weren’t sure if Jack would still be in his arm cast, or if my husband would have opportunities to work. But we
- [My Guide to the 2024 Amazon Prime Day: Best Deals and Discounts](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-guide-to-the-2024-amazon-prime-day-best-deals-and-discounts/) - Amazon Prime Day is currently running from July 16 – 17. Each year I find the sale a bit overwhelming, so I thought I would revisit my cheat sheet for how to find the best deals and discounts. Whether you’re a seasoned Prime Day shopper or new to the frenzy, I’m hoping this post can
- [Amazon Prime Day: 7 Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/amazon-prime-day-7-favorites/) - Amazon is having their special Prime Day celebration right now, which is cool because who doesn't love sales?! However, without having a bit of a cheat-sheet, I find the Prime Day sales a little overwhelming. I mean, how many iPads, laptops and headphones does a girl need? To find the deals that would actually be
- [My Style: Style Remix with a Solid-Colored Linen Skirt](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-style-remix-with-a-solid-colored-linen-skirt/) - One of the things I enjoy doing over on my PocketfulofJoules Instagram account is when I post an outfit photo, I also like to show in my IG stories different ways I’ve styled the same items. You can find a bunch of them saved under the “OOTD Breakdown” highlight, but I thought I might also
- [Low Buy July](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/low-buy-july/) - It’s been quite a while since I did a ‘no buy’ or ‘low buy’ month with purpose. The last time I wrote about it on the blog was 2018, where I also popped off a bit about the idea that my husband is the boss of me and our money (I actually still very much
- [My Style: June 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-june-2024/) - Apparently, I got dressed to leave the house A LOT this month, which is pretty surprising considering that I feel like I lost a week of my life in the middle there when my son broke his arm. Keeping with my goal to continue purging items from my closet, this month saw a bunch of
- [How I Rehabbed my Vintage Coach Dakota Purse](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/how-i-rehabbed-my-vintage-coach-dakota-purse/) - I mentioned in my thrift post earlier this week that I thrifted a vintage Coach purse that was in pretty terrible condition. I loved the style and color of the purse, but when looking at it closely it had scratches, pen marks, weird dirty marks, and even what looked like some paint splatter on the
- [June Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul-7/) - This month was a big thrifting month for me, but honestly I made some missteps and they aren't ALL winners. Luckily thrifting mistakes are relatively inexpensive mistakes to make, so let’s go through what I found during the month of June. LAND backpack, $7.49 Okay, stick with me for a moment because YES I am
- [Farmhouse Fresh: Trying ALL the Masks](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/farmhouse-fresh-trying-all-the-masks/) - Back in April, I was placing a re-order for my favorite face wash and decided to take advantage of some of the Farmhouse Fresh samplers. You can read all about it here: Farmhouse Fresh: Trying ALL the Samples. Well, when I made my order I received a special promo code for some more items… which
- [My 2024 Summer Book List for ALL the Beach and Pool Reading](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-2024-summer-book-list-for-all-the-beach-and-pool-reading/) - I keep my annual book list updated as I finish each book throughout the year, but with the start of summer I figured I’d give you a condensed list of my favorite books so far to add to your TBR pile! You can read my mini synopsis and thoughts if you click through to my
- [My 2023 Summer Book List for ALL the Beach and Pool Reading](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-summer-book-list-for-all-the-beach-and-pool-reading/) - My summer reading list of my favorite books I've read so far in 2023! If you're looking for a beach read or a pool read, you'll find something to love here
- [DIY Art: Cactus Canvases](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-art-cactus-canvases/) - You know how you can have the most awesome time on a trip, but when you come home the oddest parts stick in your memory? For example, when we took Jack to Disney World almost 10 years ago we did a ton of stuff, but one of the memories that stuck with me is having
- [Last Minute Back to School Prep Tips](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/last-minute-back-to-school-prep-tips/) - For us, the first day of school is just over 2 weeks away, but some kids are already starting to head back! I have a few quick last minute back to school prep tips for you that I swear will make your life easier in the coming weeks. Throw last year’s lunchbox and backpack in
- [Another Slim Kid Shorts Hack](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/another-slim-kid-shorts-hack/) - I’ve talked about it before, but Jack is one of those tall slim kids where it’s hard to get pants to fit in the waist AND the length. I wrote a post back in November on how I switch out the drawstring in his pants with elastic (find it here) and I did the same
- [Kid Approved Lego Shelves](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/kid-approved-lego-shelves/) - Jack is a Lego kid. And a Snap Circuits Kid. And a Video Game Kid. And a K’Nex Kid. Basically, if it’s STEM… he loves it. Which is AWESOME. However, my house gets super messy with projects displayed everywhere. Every so often, Jack does a bit of a clean-up/purge, which is super helpful. But there
- [My Style: May 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-may-2024/) - This month was a wonderful mix of cooler and warmer days, and it was so nice to finally fully pack away the tights and boots for the summer. However, I haven’t *quite* gotten all the summer stuff out yet and I’ve really been enjoying those days where I don’t need heat OR air conditioning in
- [May Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/may-thrift-haul-5/) - This month was another extra fun thrifting adventure, as it includes scores from our trip to Naples, Florida. As I mentioned, my husband found so many amazing treasures that we had to zip open our carry-ons wider so that he could fit them all in! I think there was around 6 pairs of golf/fitness shorts,
- [Family Travel: Our Trip to Naples, Florida](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-our-trip-to-naples-florida/) - We had our 4-day weekend in Naples, Florida and it was everything I hoped it would be! It was full of beautiful weather, lots of delicious food, all the splishing-splashing you could want, and thrifting. What more could I ask for in an impromptu Mother’s Day weekend trip? We love staying in houses rather than
- [Before & After: Another Rit Dye DIY](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/before-after-another-rit-dye-diy/) - As I mentioned in my April Thrift Haul post, I found a pretty Line of Oslo blouse at the thrift store for $6 and immediately decided to buy it and dye it. Here is the before: I don’t know if it’s actually a blouse, tunic, swim coverup or dress… it’s flowy and hits about the
- [Planning a Family Trip to Naples, Florida](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/planning-a-family-trip-to-naples-florida/) - Oops, I did it again… I planned another trip. In my defense, the kiddo has a random day off school and my husband has been running himself ragged at work – so why NOT take a 4-day weekend away? I also found a pretty awesome travel deal, so basically, I put together the pricing info,
- [My Style: April 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-april-2024/) - And poof, just like that April is done. I feel like this month was so crazy busy – we started it in Tucson for spring break, work has been extra busy, every weekend has had some sort of activity. Also, our trucking business with my husband driving his tractor trailer has been impacted by the
- [My Style: March 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-march-2024/) - This month I gave myself the task of getting through the rest of my 'winter-ish' clothing while the weather was still chilly. In my experience, once we hit spring break, I'm mentally ready to pack away my heavy winter shirts and dresses and move on to brighter and lighter choices (even if the weather hasn't
- [April Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-thrift-haul-5/) - Today’s thrift haul is extra fun, since it includes thrifting from our spring break trip to Tucson, Arizona as well as closer-to-home finds! We had a rainy day in Tucson, so we decided to stop by the local Savers to see if we could find any treasures. I love thrifting while on vacation – you
- [Farmhouse Fresh: Trying ALL the Samples](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/farmhouse-fresh-trying-all-the-samples/) - I mentioned recently in my Empty’s post that when I went to the Farmhouse Fresh website to order a new bottle of my favorite face wash, I was intrigued by a bunch of their other projects so I purchased some deluxe samples. I figured I’d give you all an update on the winners and losers
- [My Vintage Coach Bag Spiral](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-vintage-coach-bag-spiral/) - I recently fell into a vintage Coach bag spiral. I’m not typically a big 'designer brand name’ kind of girl, however I had admired another online friend’s vintage Coach bag collection for a while. In the summer, I like to use cross-body bags so I can be hands-free and also not lug around a huge
- [Family Travel: Our Trip to Tucson, Arizona](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-our-trip-to-tucson-arizona/) - This year for spring break, we decided to continue with our exploration of Arizona. We previously visited Phoenix and Sedona (January 2023) and then we did a fabulous smorgasbord of Arizona, Nevada and Utah (March 2023) (part 1 and part 2), so this time we decided to explore Tucson! Our plan was to fly into
- [Empty’s – April 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-april-2024/) - I've had this series called "Empty's" for a few years now and basically it stemmed from the thought that it's helpful to revisit an item after it’s been used long term and you decide whether to repurchase it. Or not. Here are the items in my Empty’s bin today: Oral-B Glide Floss Picks - find
- [DIY: Linen Skirt Makeover](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-linen-skirt-makeover/) - I had a whole pile of items sitting around my sewing machine waiting to be hemmed, dyed or fixed in some way. Before our trip, I gave myself the goal of trying to get through the pile... and one of the items was this Target linen skirt: I bought it in 2022 because I liked
- [March Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-thrift-haul-6/) - I really thought I’d have some fabulous items to show you this month. I even went thrifting twice and hit stores that typically give me some winners. However, both days I walked away with my hands empty. It could be because I’m also doing a bit of a closet clean out and it will take
- [Planning a Family Trip to Tucson, Arizona](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/planning-a-family-trip-to-tucson-arizona/) - We have our next family trip planned and I can’t wait for our next adventure! We are still exploring Arizona – we previously visited Phoenix and Sedona (January 2023) and then we did a fabulous smorgasbord of Arizona, Nevada and Utah (March 2023) (part 1 and part 2). Well, next up is Tucson, Arizona! Since
- [Anthropologie: What is This?!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/anthropologie-what-is-this/) - Last week I was feeling a bit of a shopping itch. I hadn’t been out and about for a while, so I wandered over to the Anthropologie website and OHMYGOD what is going on?! Look I get that some styles aren’t for everyone… but WOW was I blown away by some absolutely ugly items that
- [NYC Birthday Trip with My Preteen](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/nyc-birthday-trip-with-my-preteen/) - For my preteen's birthday this year, we decided to do an overnight trip to NYC. Here is where we stayed in Chelsea, what we did and what we ate!
- [Warby Parker: 2024 Try-On](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/warby-parker-2024-try-on/) - It seems like I just published a post about buying new glasses with Warby Parker, but time flies… because that was 2 years ago! You can find my original Warby Parker: Deciding on New Glasses post here. Well, two years later and my vision got a bit blurry again, so it’s time to order a
- [My Style: February 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-february-2024/) - This has been quite the month – I had the flu for 2+ weeks (and still have a gross cough almost 4 weeks later), took Jack to NYC for his birthday, and also went into the office a bunch. My ‘in office’ days have increased to two days each week, so I’ll have more work
- [February Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-thrift-haul-5/) - I wasn’t sure if I was going to have the opportunity to go thrifting at all this month, since I was down with the flu for so long and then took Jack to NYC for his birthday. However, I did a little lunch break thrift on Friday, followed up by a gloriously long medicinal thrifting
- [Book Series Recommendation: The Whimbrel House series](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/book-series-recommendation-the-whimbrel-house-series/) - I just finished a book series and I loved it so much that I wanted to tell you all to read it too! I’ve actually had the first one or two in the series saved on my Kindle for a while, because I was waiting for the last book to come out so I could
- [Jack is 12!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-12/) - Each year, I do a Jack birthday post on his birthday. And each year, I include a photo of my rapidly growing boy and I can’t believe how time flies. This year feels extra big – not only did he start middle school in the fall, he is very much a pre-teen. In fact, next
- [The Flu Sucked](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-flu-sucked/) - Last week is a blur. I had been looking forward to the week where our kiddo attends overnight school for pretty much a year. It’s something required for all 6th graders in our school system – a week of camp/overnight school that centers on environmental science and team building. I was excited for Jack to
- [Girl’s Weekend Antiquing & Secondhand Shopping Adventure](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/girls-weekend-antiquing-secondhand-shopping-adventure/) - At the end of January, I had a much-needed girl’s weekend with my friend Lindsey where we wandered around to a bunch of shops touching everything. There were consignment shops and antique stores and more consignment shops. And yummy food. And girlie movies. And face masks. And coffee. It was basically everything I needed for
- [A Review of the Judea Travel Weekender Bag from Bostanten Bags](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-review-of-the-judea-travel-weekender-bag-from-bostanten-bags/) - A review of the Judea Travel Weekender Bag from Bostanten Bags - my honest thoughts, along with packing photos to show you what fits for an overnight trip!
- [My Style: January 2024](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-january-2024/) - If you remember, a few weeks ago I shared My 10 Favorite Outfits of 2023 and I really used that post as an exercise to determine what outfits felt like ME. And what I found was: I’m a big fan of whimsical, fun floral patterns, and bright colors. I typically prefer natural materials, like cotton
- [January Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-thrift-haul-5/) - The start of the year means a whole clean slate for thrifting fun. Crossing my fingers that I learned from my mistakes of the previous year (I probably didn't....), and looking forward to all the new treasures to find! DRU Holland Dutch Oven, $6.99 This was a ‘start the car’ moment for me while out
- [Product Dupe Alert: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen vs. Trader Joes Daily Facial Sunscreen](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/product-dupe-alert-supergoop-unseen-sunscreen-vs-trader-joes-daily-facial-sunscreen/) - Comparing my much loved Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen to Trader Joes Daily Facial Sunscreen. It feels almost identical to the Supergoop for a much lower price.
- [What I’ve Been Working On: Easy Tailoring Updates](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/what-ive-been-working-on-easy-tailoring-updates/) - After I realized how easy it is to switch out the waistband of a skirt (DIY: Adding Elastic to a Too Small Skirt), I’ve been looking at my closet with fresh eyes. I had a couple items that had hit the donate/sell pile that I realized I could make work for me by making some
- [Product Recommendation: Do You Have Cold Feet?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/product-recommendation-do-you-have-cold-feet/) - You guys... I have quite the product recommendation for you! One of my pet peeves in working from home is that my feet get so, so cold. I typically have the heat a little lower during the day, and when I’m sitting at my desk for hours on end… my feet turn into ice cubes.
- [2023 Books: Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2023-books-wrap-up/) - Happy 2024! Before we fully move into the new year, I want to take a moment to take one last look at the books I read in 2023. After years and years and years of NOT keeping track of my reading, I started adding my lists to my blog a few years ago. Here are
- [Athleta Semi-Annual Sale: Try On](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/athleta-semi-annual-sale-try-on/) - Sometime in that vortex between Christmas and New Years, I posted that I had purchased some items from the Athleta Semi-Annual sale (find it here). Well, my order came in super quickly, so I figured I’d do a little 'website photos vs. real life photos' try on session for you all. Elation V-Neck Built-In Bra
- [2023 Book List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2023-book-list/) - It's time to switch over and start a new yearly book list! As I finish each book, I share it and a mini review in real-time on my Instagram Stories and I also keep an updated list here. If you're interested in my previous lists, you can find them here: 2020 Book List, 2021 Book
- [10 Favorite Outfits of 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/10-favorite-outfits-of-2023/) - Before I fully dive into 2024, I like to take a moment to look back at the previous year. For this post, specifically, my favorite outfits. Over the years, my style has certainly evolved (if you're curious, check out the My Style Evolution posts -- so far I have early years, 20's and 30's). And
- [December 2023 Athleta Semi-Annual Sale: What I Bought](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/december-2023-athleta-semi-annual-sale-what-i-bought/) - I didn’t plan on any blog posts this week while I’m vegging on the couch and eating all the Christmas cookies. However, I just did a little online shopping at the Athleta sale and wanted to share it while it was still going on and fully stocked! Right now, the Athleta Semi-Annual Sale has items
- [My Style: December 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-december-2023/) - With Christmas falling on a Monday, I feel like next week basically doesn’t exist on my calendar. I’ve taken off work and I’ve taken off blogging and I intend to be a big lazy butt at home with my kiddo for the week. So, this will be your last blog post of 2023 and honestly,
- [2023 Thrifting Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2023-thrifting-wrap-up/) - Each year I enjoy looking back at my thrifting purchases. Sure, I still make plenty of mistakes (especially when I can’t try items on), but thrifting is a pretty low stakes - and low money - way to determine if something is not going to work for you, your closet, or your home. And worst-case
- [Unsubscribe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/unsubscribe/) - I don't know if it's due to the holiday season or some recent online gift purchases... but I feel like I am buried in sales emails lately. I've found myself hitting delete, delete, delete multiple times a day. So, I set aside 5-10 minutes and had myself an Unsubscribe session. It’s easy. Just go through
- [My Peloton: 3 Year Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-peloton-3-year-check-in/) - If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you may remember that I jumped on the Peloton bandwagon during the pandemic. I posted lots of updates throughout the first year, and then a 15-month update and 2 year update. Well, if you can believe it… it’s time for a 3 year check in! Yup,
- [DIY: A Festive Christmas Cactus](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-a-festive-christmas-cactus/) - I recently came across some adorable Christmas cactus pottery on Instagram and I loved them so much! Unfortunately, they were a bit out of my current price range. And this certainly wasn’t a new idea – I’ve seen lots of variations of it everywhere and I wanted one for myself! So, when I remembered that
- [Do We Need an Inflatable Hot Tub?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/do-we-need-an-inflatable-hot-tub/) - When we were traveling for Thanksgiving, we passed a store selling hot tubs. Which lead to me googling hot tubs to see how much they cost. Which than led me to Amazon, where I found inflatable hot tubs. Which led to me reading (aloud) a bunch of reviews where people freaking love their inflatable hot
- [My Style: November 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-november-2023/) - This month was the switchover period from warmer Maryland weather and bare legs to chilly nights and wool socks. Also, it was kind of the ‘calm before the storm’ before I unleash all that is sparkles and velvet for the upcoming holiday season. Work Outfits We moved into our new office location this month, which
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul-7/) - Much like our multiple Thanksgiving feasts, this month’s thrifting was bountiful! I ended up having the opportunity to thrift twice this month and one of those days aligned with a 50% off sale! Let’s check out this month’s haul: Chaps linen + cotton oversized blouse, $7 I picked this up. Put it back. Picked it
- [On my Black Friday Shopping Watch List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/on-my-black-friday-shopping-watch-list/) - While I’ve never been one of those wake-up-early-and-camp-outside-a-store people for Black Friday, I am quite the internet deal finder. So, each year I make myself a little ‘watch list’ for items that I want to purchase utilizing those Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. Instead of having a list of appliances and electronics, I tend to use
- [Office Style: 3 Quick Tips for Sprucing Up Your Office at Work](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/office-style-3-quick-tips-for-sprucing-up-your-office-at-work/) - The firm I work for recently moved locations, so a couple weeks ago I drove to the new place to hunt out my new space and found this: So. Much. Stuff. By time I dragged the desk and filing cabinets into a better position and unpacked so, so, so many bins... my office looked like
- [DIY: Adding Elastic to a Too Small Skirt](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-adding-elastic-to-a-too-small-skirt/) - I’m on a roll with my easy sewing projects lately (in case you missed it, here’s DIY: Adding Elastic to Track Pants for a Tall and Slim Kid). Well, this time I have the OPPOSITE problem. I was a little too fluffy for the waistband, but I looooved the skirt. And I had *just* enough
- [Honest Review: Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/honest-review-hoover-powerdash-pet-compact-carpet-cleaner/) - This review of the Hoover PowerDash Carpet Cleaner is overdue, however I've been happily using it for 4 years so now is actually the PERFECT time for a review!
- [DIY: Adding Elastic to Track Pants for a Tall and Slim Kid](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-adding-elastic-to-track-pants-for-a-tall-and-slim-kid/) - A quick and easy DIY way to replace track pants drawstrings with elastic for your tall and slim kid.
- [10 Easy Ways to Style the Sarah Dress from NotPERFECT LINEN (or any cute linen dress)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/10-easy-ways-to-style-the-sarah-dress-from-notperfect-linen-or-any-cute-linen-dress/) - I recently purchased the Sarah dress from NotPERFECT LINEN, so I decided to mix it with a bunch of items from my wardrobe for 10 easy ways to style the Sarah linen dress!
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul-7/) - October was quite the busy month, so I actually wasn’t sure I’d have the time to do any thrifting. However, some last minute changes in plans over the weekend meant that Jack and I were able to try out a new pizza place and our favorite thrifting stop! So, with my trusty thrifting list in
- [My Style: October 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-october-2023/) - October was a mix of lightweight layers and more autumnal colors – while we still had some warm days, I just wasn’t feeling the bright colors of my summer outfits. I actually turned the heat on for a few days this month, because we had some wild swings from 78 degree days, to crisper days
- [Thrift List: What I’m Looking For](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/thrift-list-what-im-looking-for/) - When it comes to thrifting, there is a certain open mindedness that needs to come into play. You never really know what you’re going to find and fall in love with, or what the Thrifting Gods will deliver that day. Sometimes it’s nothing. Other times, it’s something awesome. However, for me it helps to always
- [15 Year Wedding Anniversary Trip: Deep Creek Lake](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/15-year-wedding-anniversary-trip-deep-creek-lake/) - Travis and I celebrated our 15 year wedding anniversary last week (10/19), which coincided with Jack’s school being closed on Friday… so we went to a fabulous cabin in Deep Creek for a long weekend! Over the years, we’ve gone on some amazing anniversary trips, pretty much always taking Jack with us. This year, we
- [Here’s Your Friendly Reminder to Use Your PTO](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/heres-your-friendly-reminder-to-use-your-pto/) - Make sure to take your PTO (paid time off). Plan around it. Protect it. But most of all, use the sick and personal days that you earned!
- [Empty’s: Favorite Makeup Under $10](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-favorite-makeup-under-10/) - My absolute favorite makeup and each item is under $10: Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara, NYX Professional Gel liner stick, and LUXAZA cream eye shadow sticks.
- [A Doc Martins Boot Refresh](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-doc-martins-boot-refresh/) - My tips to refresh an old, used pair of Doc Martins boots: conditioner, replacement laces and new insoles. Now my boots are ready for this 90's fashion revival!
- [An Easy How-To Guide for a Coat Closet Cleanout](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/an-easy-how-to-guide-for-a-coat-closet-cleanout/) - The front entrance area of our house is typically neat-ish. We have designated shoe areas and we are all good at putting our shoes in the proper places. And then there is the coat closet… which is A MESS. In addition to dozens of coats and sweatshirts, there is also our luggage, hats, gloves, old
- [Date Night Fun: Queen & Adam Lambert](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/date-night-fun-queen-adam-lambert/) - My husband and I very rarely have a date night… and this week we had TWO! Over the weekend, we took advantage of a ‘parent’s night out’ at Jack’s taekwondo place and dropped him off for a couple hours. In the parking lot, I did a little day-to-night-Barbie action by throwing on my leather jacket,
- [My Style: September 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-september-2023/) - September was my ‘goodbye to summer’ month, as the weather has switched over from those hot, steamy days to… well, unending rain from Tropical Storm Ophelia. At this point, I've packed away my tank tops and switched over to more of an autumnal color palette. However, even though the mornings have been a little chilly,
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul-7/) - After last month’s giant thrift haul, this month's feels positively tiny. However, let's call it 'small but mighty'... because I still found some fabulous items to add to our home. Stoneware pitcher, $8.49 I’m not sure if this is vintage stoneware or something new and handmade, but I love it! I picked it up at
- [Inspired by Taylor Swift: Some of My Favorite Gold Necklaces for Layering](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/inspired-by-taylor-swift-some-of-my-favorite-gold-necklaces-for-layering/) - You all know that I call myself a magpie, due to my obsession with everything that sparkles. Well, after seeing Taylor Swift’s recent VMAs outfit with an amazing selection of gold necklaces layered on her neck I’m on the hunt for a way to make this style my own! First up, I found the Gold
- [46](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/46-2/) - Each year on my birthday, I post an annual birthday photo… and today I’m celebrating 46. I think this year, more than ever, I’m feeling more comfortable in my skin. That’s the funny thing about aging – we are supposed to try and ignore it as long as possible and stay a fresh-faced 25-year-old. However,
- [My Fall 2023 Style Inspiration](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-fall-2023-style-inspiration/) - Finally, FINALLY the 90 degree weather of last week broke and there are a bunch of high 70’s/low 80’s temperature days coming soon. Maryland is always a bit topsy-turvy in September and sometimes even October, so even if “fall” is coming… there will most likely be a few more summer days to be had. With
- [Loving Right Now: Erasable Highlighters](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-erasable-highlighters/) - Did you know that they make erasable highlighters? DID YOU KNOW that they make ERASABLE highlighters?! Okay, it’s obvious that I’m excited… but I never knew that they made highlighters that you can erase. I’m one of those Type A people who still uses a paper day planner/calendar to keep my work life, home life,
- [Jack’s First Day of 6th Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-6th-grade/) - Today is our first day of school and we officially have a middle schooler in the house! Jack is excited to go to a new school with TWO floors and meet a bunch of new friends this year. He’s also thrilled that his best friend shares his homeroom and a few other classes too. Most
- [My Style: August 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-august-2023/) - Looking back on August, it was a peak summer month over here. We went to the beach. It was hot and sticky. And when I went into the office it was over air conditioned. To be honest, September weather in Maryland is pretty similar to August weather, but we have *hopes* of cooler weather coming,
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-7/) - This month was my most prolific thrifting month with a total of nine items -- and I found everything from clothing to housewares to vintage 1950's casserole dishes. Part of it was because I had the time to hit three stores over the course of the month and another part was just luck. So, let's
- [Loving Right Now: 3 Scented Items](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-3-scented-items/) - 3 scents I'm loving right now: Hearth and Hand canvas candles and room spray, soaps from Sparta Soap Co, and Neutrogena Light Sesame body oil.
- [Google Lens: The Easiest Way to Track Down Thrift Finds!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/google-lens-the-easiest-way-to-track-down-thrift-finds/) - A couple weekend's ago, I had a bit of a thrifting extravaganza. I’ll share a full look at everything at the end of the month, but in the meantime, I wanted to let you in on a little secret I use when I’m tracking down my thrift finds. If you like thrifting and you don’t
- [Crafting Your Own Signature Style: A “Me Made” Denim Jacket](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/crafting-your-own-signature-style-a-me-made-denim-jacket/) - I've felt the creative bug recently and have a bunch of fun projects on deck -- including an embroidered Converse shoe idea, a large thrifted canvas that I can't wait to paint, and a cool way of upcycling a denim jacket into a one-of-a-kind vest. First up, the vest! This is actually my third ‘me
- [3 Overhyped Products and 3 Affordable Alternatives that Outperform Them](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/3-overhyped-products-and-3-affordable-alternatives-that-outperform-them/) - It’s time for another Products that Suck post of products that I’ve tried and just don’t see what the big deal is. I’m not going to leave you hanging though, after I tell you what I DON’T like, I’ll give you a cheaper alternative that I DO like… NOT WORTH IT: Tatcha The Dewy Skin
- [My Style: July 2023 (and 2022, 2021, 2019)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-july-2023-and-2022-2021-2019/) - As I was putting together this month’s My Style post, I thought it might be fun to also pull in some photos from the last few July's to look at how my style has changed over the years. Let’s first take a look at my outfits from July 2023 for work and play: Out of
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul-6/) - It’s time for another monthly thrifting wrap-up and this month I found one of my favorite thrifting scores of the year (so far)! Pyrex Casserole Dish with Lid, $4.99 OHMYGOSH, love this little casserole dish so much! It is the Golden Garland Pyrex dish and it was a special promotional item released the winter of
- [Eileen Fisher Delave Dress: Online vs In-Person](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/eileen-fisher-delave-dress-online-vs-in-person/) - I haven’t done an online vs in person clothing comparison post in a while, so I figured now is the perfect time! I found a fun Eileen Fisher linen dress on Poshmark, so I took a chance and ordered it. And by “took a chance” I mean, did a bunch of research and then took
- [Burnt Out and Heading for the Beach](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/burnt-out-and-heading-for-the-beach/) - You guys. I’m beat. Emotionally. Mentally. Physically. Just all around tired. I LOVE summer. I really, really do. However, a bunch of things have just kind of piled on top of me and I’m feeling a little like I’m going to snap and buy a plane ticket for one to Italy. So, what’s sucking the
- [Before & After: Dying Gingham Linen](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/before-after-dying-gingham-linen/) - I found this absolutely fabulous Lou & Grey linen cropped blouse on Poshmark for $20. I loved everything about it. The linen was lightweight, but not transparent. The boxy shape was cute with a high-waisted skirt. The rolled sleeves were super flattering. I even liked the faint pink background and the brown gingham pattern. Oh,
- [My Style: June 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-june-2023/) - Summer has arrived in a haze of humidity and hot days. Which means I am basically counting down the days until I can shut off my laptop and drive out to Ocean City for a week. Since that is still a few steamy weeks away, let’s take a look back at my June outfits. Work
- [June Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul-6/) - I didn’t have a lot of thrifting luck this month, but I’m actually kind of not looking for much right now either… so maybe I actually found exactly what I needed? Sonoma Linen Blouse, $3.49 This Sonoma shirt still had the Kohls tags on it for $30, so I was pretty fine with paying $3.50
- [My Recent Visible Mending Project](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-recent-visible-mending-project/) - As I’ve moved more towards thrifting and slow fashion, I’ve also started appreciating the idea of visible mending to give worn clothes a longer life. For those of you who are new to the term ‘visible mending’ it is simply a way of mending your clothing where it is done in an eye-catching and creative
- [Summer Favorites for When it’s Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot Outside](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/summer-favorites-for-when-its-feeling-hot-hot-hot-outside/) - Now that the weather is warming up and the sun is keeping the sky bright past 8pm, I figure it’s the perfect time to re-visit a few of my summer favorites! Favorite for Keeping Our House Cool: Black + Decker 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3Nc1KDU The upstairs of our two-story
- [Use Your Library!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/use-your-library/) - I feel like I’ve said this a hundred times, but it came up again recently and I just wanted to spend a couple minutes talking about how awesome it is to use your library! Jack and I were at Costco, and OF COURSE we wandered into the books section. And I started grabbing books, reading
- [Jack’s Last Day of 5th Grade… and Elementary School](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-last-day-of-5th-grade-and-elementary-school/) - I feel like we deserve a parade. Or some fireworks. Or at least a roasted marshmallow. Because WE DID IT! Jack finished 5th grade on Friday and is now officially done with elementary school. In a way, the past 6 years at our elementary school have felt like forever. But they also feel like they’ve
- [Finding a New Shampoo and Conditioner: Update with Winners and Losers](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/finding-a-new-shampoo-and-conditioner-update-with-winners-and-losers/) - It’s been about 2 months since I shared that I was looking for a new shampoo and conditioner. After a few years of using Olaplex (No.4 shampoo and No. 5 conditioner) and Moroccan Gold Series Treatment Mask as a heavy-duty conditioner, I suddenly didn’t love them anymore. I think they changed the formula of my
- [Loving Right Now: FUBAR on Netflix](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-fubar-on-netflix/) - {Pssst, my Loving Right Now posts aren’t paid or sponsored or anything. They are just stuff that I’m totally digging now and thought you would like too. You can check out my previous posts here} I haven’t done a Loving Right Now post in quite a while, but we binged a new show over the
- [My Style: May 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-may-2023/) - You can tell the weather is finally getting warmer, because I start sharing more of my casual outfits in addition to my work outfits. This is one of the coolest May’s I can remember – in fact, I haven’t even turned on our AC yet – so we are actually getting the chance to enjoy
- [May Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/may-thrift-haul-4/) - This was an extra lucky thrifting month for me and I’m excited to share it with you guys! I ended up with some fantastic home items, a super sparkly tank top and some adorable kid’s clothes that I chopped apart. Let’s take a look: Cactus picture, $14.50 You guys, this cactus picture was love at
- [Let’s Talk About Phones for Pre-Teens](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/lets-talk-about-phones-for-pre-teens/) - Okay, parents of children, pre-teens and teens… I’m doing some information gathering and I can use your help! We are planning to get Jack’s first cellphone (one that actually works as a phone, unlike when we did this) this summer. However, I plan on locking it DOWN so I’d love to know what rules you
- [Home Update: Our Amazing New King Bed, Frame & Headboard!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-update-our-amazing-new-king-bed-frame-headboard/) - You know when you make one of those home updates and then you kick yourself for not doing it sooner? That’s us right now. We’ve been living with a queen-sized bed for our entire relationship. Considering that my husband is 6’4” with a gigantic wing-span and we are coming up on 15 years of marriage…
- [The Taylor Swift Eras Tour for Mother’s Day](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-taylor-swift-eras-tour-for-mothers-day/) - This year’s Mother’s Day was a little extra exciting… I spent it with my favorite moms at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Philadelphia! Me, my mom, my sisters (Katie and Kelsey) and my bonus sister (Jaclyn) packed up our bags and drove to Philly for the night and it was AMAZING. There were goosebumps.
- [Organizing Love: Some Recent Purchases That Make My Heart Happy](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/organizing-love-some-recent-purchases-that-make-my-heart-happy/) - Two home organization products I love and one that was total crap and broke the first time I used it.
- [My NotPERFECT LINEN Custom Order](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-notperfect-linen-custom-order/) - My NotPERFECT LINEN Custom order and unboxing: custom sized PORTO-2 Tank Top and regular sized MARSEILLE skirt. And I re-mixed with other items in my closet too!
- [WAMA Underwear Review: Hemp Bras & Undies](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/wama-underwear-review-hemp-bras-undies/) - WAMA Underwear: Hemp Bra, Hemp Panties, and Hemp Boy Shorts Review.
- [My Style: April 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-april-2023/) - I was looking through my April style photos and realized that this month was a super casual month. We went on our Spring Break adventures, where I wore leggings every day. Then, when we returned I only went into the office a few days. So, let’s first take a look at those office outfits: Yellow
- [April Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-thrift-haul-4/) - This was a busy month, so I was thrilled to have a couple hours to myself to go thrifting over the weekend. I found nothing on my ‘ongoing thrifting’ list, but I did find four great tops to add to my closet! Old Navy Embroidered Blouse, $7.79 I love a chambray shirt and I love
- [Top 5 Favorites for an Active Vacation (or Life)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/top-5-favorites-for-an-active-vacation-or-life/) - Top 5 Favorites for an Active Vacation: REI Trailsmith Hat, Allbirds Wool Dasher Mizzles, Athleta Salutation Leggings, Athleta Sunrise Sweatshirt & Supergoop SPF.
- [Family Travel, Part 1: Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire, Red Hollow](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-part-1-vegas-lake-mead-hoover-dam-valley-of-fire-red-hollow/) - Family Travel: Arizona, Utah and Nevada - including Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire, Red Hollow
- [Family Travel, Part 3: Belly of the Dragon, Cat Stair Canyon, Zion National Park, Vegas](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-part-3-belly-of-the-dragon-cat-stair-canyon-zion-national-park-vegas/) - Family Travel: Utah, Arizona and Nevada - including Belly of the Dragon, Cat Stair Canyon, Zion National Park, Vegas
- [Family Travel, Part 2: Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Kanab, Glen Canyon Dam, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon X](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-part-2-red-canyon-bryce-canyon-kanab-glen-canyon-dam-horseshoe-bend-antelope-canyon-x/) - Family Travel: Utah and Arizona - including Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Kanab, Glen Canyon Dam, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon X
- [Finding a New Shampoo and Conditioner: Trying JVN, Pureology and Joico](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/finding-a-new-shampoo-and-conditioner-trying-jvn-pureology-and-joico/) - For the past few years, I’ve been using the same shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioning mask. They've all worked great and I’ve been happy with my hair. But suddenly they are just not working like they used to. I don’t know, my hair just feels kind of sad and limp. And maybe not as healthy
- [My Style: March 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-march-2023/) - March was very much a ‘is it spring yet?’ kind of month. The weather has been seesawing between cold and mild. My allergies took over for a week, which resulted in lots of sniffles, sneezes and headaches. I’m pretty much just counting down to our spring break trip, hoping that when we return spring has
- [March Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-thrift-haul-5/) - Earlier this week, I shared what has been leaving my house through Poshmark and Facebook group sales. Well, here are two things that came into my house… Yes, just two items again this month. And honestly, one of them may not be staying for very long. Adidas Track Jacket, $12.99 (retails for $80) I picked
- [Clothing Purge Report: January, February & March 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-january-february-march-2023/) - It’s been a while since I’ve done a Clothing Purge Report and I’ve been selling up a storm lately, so I figure now is a good time for a quick update. Throughout the year, I typically add items to my Poshmark closet as I do little cleanouts here and there. I also belong to a
- [My Before and After: BBL for Sun Spots](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-before-and-after-bbl-for-sun-spots/) - Before and After BBL for sunspots: Everything you might possibly want to know about my Broadband Laser: 30 minutes after, 1 day after, 1 week after and 3 weeks after!
- [You Need Shower Candles!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/you-need-shower-candles/) - I made a life changing update to our bathroom that cost $20. TWENTY DOLLARS! After spending a bazillion dollars on our recent bathroom renovation, this $20 addition as rocked my world. Or rocked my showers… at least. Shower. Candles. SHOWER CANDLES! Why didn’t I think of these before?! I’m not a brightly lit shower kinda
- [My Nespresso Citiz Review (& My 2 Favorite Nespresso Recipes)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-nespresso-citiz-review-my-2-favorite-nespresso-recipes/) - My Nespresso CitiZ review, my favorite Nespresso capsules AND my most frequently made two Nespresso recipes! Stop by for a cup of coffee and check it out!
- [Planning a Family Trip to Arizona, Nevada and Utah!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/planning-a-family-trip-to-arizona-nevada-and-utah/) - Family Trip Plan: Vegas, Kanab, Valley of Fire State Park, Virgin River Gorge, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon Park, Antelope Canyon, Page AZ and more!
- [Planning a Quick Family Trip to NYC](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-quick-family-trip-to-nyc/) - So, I didn’t MEAN to plan a family trip to NYC. But here’s what happened… there is a new musical that just came out and it looks really good. I texted my goes-to-musicals-with-me friend, and she said maybe after the holidays. However, I REALLY wanted to see it sooner than that… which turned into me
- [Quick Update: 15% off at NotPERFECT LINEN Ends This Week!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quick-update-15-off-at-notperfect-linen-ends-this-week/) - This is just a super quick update post about NotPERFECT LINEN. Last week, I shared about items I currently own from the company, as well as what I was thinking about ordering (you can see the post here). I've been dragging my feet on my order, but they just posted this: View this post on
- [My Style: February 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-february-2023/) - I don’t know if it’s the wishy-washy weather, or the fact that the holidays have passed… but I’ve been finding myself less satisfied with my wardrobe. In fact, I had a bit of a purge in the middle of the month, grabbed items off hangers, listed them and ended selling over a dozen items. It’s
- [February Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-thrift-haul-4/) - After last month’s one item thrift ‘haul’, this month’s thrifted purchases feel downright decadent! Let’s check out this month’s finds: Eileen Fisher wool sweater, $7.99 I gave you a sneak peek of this sweater in my Sweater Shaver post earlier this month. It is an absolutely fabulous 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool sweater that retails
- [notPERFECT LINEN: Heavy Linen Sale & Deciding on My Order](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/notperfect-linen-heavy-linen-sale-deciding-on-my-order/) - I've been obsessed with linen lately, and notPERFECT LINEN specifically! Check out my notPERFECT LINEN items I own and what I'm considering purchasing!
- [Can I Stretch Linen? Yes, I Can!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/can-i-stretch-linen-yes-i-can/) - I’ve been in a bit of a linen obsession lately. I follow a couple people on Instagram that just make oversized linen pieces look so comfortable and classy and beautiful and I want to grow up to be like them. But, on sale. Obviously. Because, I’m me. I have an order in mind for notPERFECT
- [Why Am I Watching This?! Love Prison](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/why-am-i-watching-this-love-prison/) - I am not typically a reality show watcher. I don’t know why; it just makes me really uncomfortable when people are having their issues and I’m watching like a voyeur. Also, knowing that not everything is as it seems (with lots being set up) makes me weirdly angry. Typically, my reality tv watching is on
- [Empty’s – February 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-february-2023/) - Last year, I started a new series called “Empty’s” where I revisit an item after it's been used long term, and decide whether I want to repurchase it. You can find my previous posts here: Empty’s – May 2022 Empty’s – July 2022 Empty’s – September 2022 Here are the items in my Empty’s bin
- [Jack is 11!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-11/) - Each year, I do a Jack birthday post on his birthday. Last year, we celebrated double-digits with a trip to Universal Studios. The year before, we had a quiet pandemic birthday at home. Every year, I include a photo of my rapidly growing boy and I can’t believe how the time flies. This year is
- [Pro Tip: Buy a Sweater Shaver](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/pro-tip-buy-a-sweater-shaver/) - Over the weekend, I thrifted an absolutely beautiful Eileen Fisher sweater for $7.99. It is 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool and retailed for $228. So, why on earth would someone donate such an expensive sweater? Probably because it had pills under the arms and on the sides. It wasn’t even that much pilling, but it
- [All About Our 4-Day Family Trip to Arizona](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/all-about-our-4-day-family-trip-to-arizona/) - Our quick family trip to Arizona, including stops in Phoenix, Tonto Natural Bridge in Pine, and Sedona (Snoopy Rock & the Airport Mesa Overlook)!
- [My Style: January 2023](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-january-2023/) - While my December style tends to be full of sparkles and beads and velvet… January is more about being comfortable and forcing myself out of the house on a cold and gray day. It’s a mix of dresses with forgiving waistbands, sparkly jewelry to put a smile on my face, and even a pair of
- [January Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-thrift-haul-4/) - For the first thrift haul of 2023, the term “haul” may be a little overstated. However, I am certainly sticking to my goal to be much pickier about what comes into the house! This month I thrifted just 1 item. Let’s take a look: Blue Velvet Chaps midi skirt, $4.79 I actually didn’t even bother
- [Kitchen Backsplash DIY: Using Peel and Stick Tile](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/kitchen-backsplash-diy-using-peel-and-stick-tile/) - After I did my little coffee bar refresh, I was still feeling bored with my kitchen. It just felt kind of dark and drab… where I wanted it to feel light and clean. When we moved in a decade ago, I had applied a peel-and-stick backsplash… so I decided for fun to rip the whole
- [Kitchen Changes, part 2](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/kitchen-changes-part-2/) - Doing the happy dance – my additional supplies arrived and I was able to complete the second portion of my kitchen project. So, what was the hint? It was a double whammy of the package and the ugly white backsplash walls. It may appear that I forgot to paint the backsplash area grey like the
- [Planning a Quick Family Trip to Arizona: Phoenix, Sedona & the Grand Canyon!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/planning-a-quick-family-trip-to-arizona-phoenix-sedona-the-grand-canyon/) - Jack has a random 4-day weekend off of school, which obviously means we need to take advantage of it and go somewhere fun! My only criteria on choosing a place was: “warmer than Maryland” and “never been there before.” So, boom… Arizona it is! I booked our airfare, hotel, VRBO and have a vague outline
- [Coffee Bar: Before & After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/coffee-bar-before-after/) - This isn't a renovation or reveal post. It's more like a reminder of an easy way to give your house a little refresh. I often forget that I can just do a little purge, move some things around and repurpose items I already own to result in something a little more delightful. Which brings us
- [<strong>2023 Goals</strong>](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2023-goals/) - Each year, instead of resolutions I like to give myself actual, attainable goals. For 2022, I was focusing on taking small steps to make habits. Specifically, around exercising more, drinking more water, and eating healthier. You know, like basically everyone in the whole world. However, at the end of the year I was inspired by
- [Dressing Room Snaps: Anthropologie Sale on Sale](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-anthropologie-sale-on-sale-2/) - My social media reminded me that every year after Christmas I take a trip to Anthropologie to check out their ‘Sale on Sale’ section in person. Everything in their sale section is an extra 40% off, so it’s nice to try things on to make some decisions. I made the trip last week, so I
- [2022 Books: Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2022-books-wrap-up/) - Happy 2023! Before we fully move into the new year, I want to take a moment to take one last look at the books I read in 2022. After years and years and years of NOT keeping track of my reading, I started adding my lists to my blog a couple years ago. Here are
- [2022 Book List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2022-book-list/) - I started keeping track of my reading a couple years ago and find it helpful to be able to look back at my list. As I finish each book, I share it and a mini review in real-time on my Instagram Stories and I also keep an updated list here. If you're interested in my
- [2022 Thrifting & Secondhand Shopping Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2022-thrifting-secondhand-shopping-wrap-up/) - As we say goodbye to 2022, I’d like to take a look back at this year’s thrifting and secondhand shopping scores. Some years, I share my most “exciting” scores and last year I shared my most worn favorite items bought secondhand in 2021, as well as my most exciting scores based on value. Well, for
- [My Style: December 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-december-2022/) - As I tend to do in December, I’m sharing my monthly style post a little early because today is my last day in the office for the year. I’m teleworking the rest of the week and then taking a week off. So, you’ll see a 2022 Thrifting & Secondhand Shopping Wrap Up post on Wednesday
- [Family Fun: Glass Blown Christmas Ornaments](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-fun-glass-blown-christmas-ornaments/) - Back in April 2022, Travis and I had a glass blowing date night where we made our own pint glasses. It was super cool and you can read about it here: Date Night Fun: Glass Blowing. At that time we wondered whether Jack would enjoy the activity as well, but decided to wait a little
- [My Peloton: 2 Year Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-peloton-2-year-check-in/) - This week marks 2 years since I downloaded the Peloton app with my non-Peloton bike and decided to give this cycling thing a try. I didn’t realize at the time that Peloton offered so much more than riding a bike and not going anywhere, which is why I went ahead and upgraded to an official
- [What I’ve Been Watching](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/what-ive-been-watching/) - When it comes to my spare time, I typically choose to read a book rather than watch television at this point in my life. Back before I was married with a kiddo, I had all this extra tv time and I would watch cable from pretty much the moment I got home from work until
- [Our Quick NYC Family Adventure](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/our-quick-nyc-family-adventure/) - I blogged a couple weeks ago about planning an impromptu trip for New York City. It was super quick – only about 30 hours – but lots of fun! I’m a big fan of how easy it is to jump on an Amtrak train in Maryland and end up in NYC, so we did that
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul-6/) - YAY, it’s thrift haul time and this month I actually had time to go thrifting three separate times! One of the things I love most about thrifting is going in and seeing what is waiting for me. Typically, it’s something I didn’t even know I needed… but then once I find it, it suddenly is
- [My Style: November 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-november-2022/) - Well, my November style looks are pretty scarce this month. I had a bunch of doctor’s appointments, took off a week for Thanksgiving and then caught Covid. I’ll be teleworking all this week to keep any residual germs away from people at work and should be back to putting on actual clothes again next week.
- [A Skinny Christmas Tree for Our Skinny Space](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-skinny-christmas-tree-for-our-skinny-space/) - A quickie bonus blog post today, because I ordered a skinny Christmas tree and I love it! Our old tree served us well for a decade or so, but last year half the lights gave up. I replaced them with new strands, but it was pretty clear it was time to upgrade our tree. Our
- [Clutter Makes Me Feel Squirrely](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clutter-makes-me-feel-squirrely/) - I am not a clutter person. If I lived alone, I’d probably have fewer knick-knacks. But even sharing a home with Travis and Jack, I try to keep things mostly organized. Otherwise I get a little twitchy. Yes, things get messy when Jack is in creation mode… but mostly, the house is pretty neat and
- [Cozy Book Recommendations for Fall](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/cozy-book-recommendations-for-fall/) - If you don’t already know, I keep my annual reading list updated throughout the year with quickie reviews and links to each book I read. You can find it here: 2022 Book List. I obviously read like a fiend all year long, but fall is an extra special time for reading. It is just cozy
- [My Denim Jacket Collection](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-denim-jacket-collection/) - You know how sometimes when you love a piece of clothing, you buy it in multiple colors? When I was just out of college and I’d find a shirt I liked at a great price, you’d better believe I’d buy 2 or 3 of them and rotate them until they wore out. Nowadays, I try
- [My Style: October 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-october-2022/) - Finally, a full month of fall style before we rush right into the holiday season. The weather this month was just so perfect, with lots of crisp days and cool nights. As often happens when October hits, it was a hectic and busy month for me between work and home. I had fun fall plans
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul-6/) - This month’s thrift haul is a little different… because I (gasp) didn’t go thrifting this month. I KNOW. What kind of crazy is this?! I did, however, buy a couple fabulous things off Poshmark. So, let’s take a look at my secondhand scores! Anthropologie Dhruv Kapoor skirt, $99 I’ve been obsessed with my black and
- [Quickie Money Saving Tip: Save Money on Bills Just by Asking](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quickie-money-saving-tip-save-money-on-bills-just-by-asking/) - After basically hemorrhaging money over the past few months for our bathroom renovation, I’m in savings mode again. And yes, I know the holidays are coming up. But for the moment, I’m trying to take a closer look at our normal expenses and see where we can make improvements. Which brings me to a blog
- [Fall Family Photo Fun](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/fall-family-photo-fun/) - A few weeks ago, someone on my local Facebook page asked about doing a fall session with a local photographer. By time I saw the post, there were already a dozen recommendations for reasonably priced photographers having special fall mini sessions, so I wrote down a list of names and did a little googling for
- [Skincare: What I’m currently Using](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/skincare-what-im-currently-using/) - I’ve started seeing a new esthetician and totally switched up my skincare routine from what I was previously doing (My 2021 Routine), so I thought I’d share because I’m SO HAPPY with it! Here’s my current stash: Face Wash: Farmhouse Fresh Green Tea Milk Wash Cream Cleanser, $27 I was previously using Philosophy Purity Made
- [My Jeans Search: Website vs Reality](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-jeans-search-website-vs-reality/) - I'm just a mid-sized girl standing in front of a bunch of straight-legged and boyfriend jeans begging for a pair to fit me! Featuring: Madewell and STS Blu
- [Home Update: Master Bathroom Before & After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-update-master-bathroom-before-after/) - The complete before and after for our master bathroom project! We took a bedroom and turned it into an amazingly large master bathroom and walk-in closet.
- [My Style: September 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-september-2022/) - It’s one of my favorite times of the year, so I have LOVED the slowly cooling weather of September. Sure, we start out steamy in tank tops… but by the end of the month I’ve unearthed my favorite sweaters and fretted about finding new jeans. It’s a cycle. Work Style Here are my work looks
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul-6/) - I had the opportunity to go thrifting twice this month and both times I totally struck out when it came to clothing. HOWEVER, I didn’t strike out in all areas. The home goods sections totally spoiled me… Fall-Colored Knit Blanket, $6 I 100% bought this blanket because it looks like one my grandma made for
- [My Easy Travel Conference Capsule Wardrobe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-easy-travel-conference-capsule-wardrobe/) - My travel conference capsule wardrobe for a 3-day business conference trip. Easy, peasy packing -- everything went together and fit in my travel backpack!
- [Empty’s – September 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-september-2022/) - I decided to start a new series called “Empty’s” a few months ago. My thoughts were that it’s helpful to revisit an item after it’s been used long term and you decide whether to repurchase it. Or not. You can find my previous posts here: Empty’s – May 2022 Empty’s – July 2022 Here are
- [45](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/45-2/) - Each year on my birthday, I post an annual birthday picture. I'm a day late this year, but let's just pretend it's still September 19. If you feel like doing a little clicking, here are my previous birthday posts: 44, 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, and 36. I actually quite like clicking through
- [Empty's - July 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys-july-2022/) - I decided to start a new series called "Empty's" a couple months ago. My thoughts were that it's helpful to revisit an item after it's been used long term and you decide whether to repurchase it. Or not. You can find my last post here: Empty's - May 2022 Here are the items in my
- [Empty's - May 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emptys/) - I think online a lot of people – myself included – get into the habit of sharing items that are new and exciting. However, I believe it's really helpful to revisit an item after it's been used long term. Only after completely using something up do you need to decide whether you loved it enough
- [Home Update: Old Bathroom to Walk-In Closet](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-update-old-bathroom-to-walk-in-closet/) - Things have been trucking along, which means it’s time for another Home Update post! This time, as part of our Master Bathroom project, I have an update on what was previously our old master bathroom. It was a teensy little 3-piece bathroom with a shower, toilet and vanity. This is the best photo I could
- [Travel Backpack Review: This one is the BEST for traveling!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/travel-backpack-review-this-one-is-the-best-for-traveling/) - The absolute best travel backpack for traveling! I loaded this thing up with 4-days worth of everything and there was still extra room. Check out my full review.
- [A Family Weekend in Austin, Texas](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-family-weekend-in-austin-texas/) - All about our family-friendly weekend in Austin, Texas! Where we stayed (Austin Hilton), what we ate (all the food) and a review of the fantastic YourBikerGang e-bike tour!
- [Jack’s First Day of 5th Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-5th-grade/) - It’s official, we have a 5th grader in the house! And to make it even more bittersweet, this is our last ‘First Day’ at Jack’s elementary school as he will be starting middle-school next year. It’s our last year of familiarity of knowing where all the classrooms are and which before/after school counselors are our
- [My Style: August 2022 & My Favorite Outfits of This Summer](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-august-2022-my-favorite-outfits-of-this-summer/) - Just like that, the last days of August are here and school is right around the corner. So, in addition to sharing my outfits for the month, I thought I’d do a little re-visit of my favorite outfits of the whole summer. Let’s start with my August 2022 Work Style: Here are my work looks
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-6/) - The thrifting gods have been smiling on me lately. Last month I found that fabulous $335 Hugo Boss skirt for just $8 and WAIT until you see what I found this month! I didn’t try anything on in the store, so I did a quick try-on when I got home before everything went into the
- [6 Months of Facials](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-months-of-facials/) - Back at the beginning of the year I was thinking about trying to include some regular self-care into my schedule. I love massages – but the last place I went to got rid of their spa and I never found a replacement person that I liked as much. I also enjoy pedicures, but wanted to
- [Summer at the Beach](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/summer-at-the-beach/) - In preparation for writing this post, I searched my blog for the words “Ocean City” and re-visited years and years of beach time memories. I mean, LOOK at little Jack from 2014: And 2015: And 2016: I had no idea when I started writing this blog in 2011 – which somehow is 11 years ago?!
- [Recent Jewelry Purchases that I LOVE](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/recent-jewelry-purchases-that-i-love/) - I was recently asked about my favorite jewelry. And to be honest, I tend to fall in and out of love with jewelry. Sure, I have my pieces I always wear – my wedding rings set and my little teeny baby diamonds in my ears. However, everything else just kind of comes and goes based
- [Loving Right Now: Uncoupled](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-uncoupled/) - It’s 8 episodes and I watched them ALL in a day. This is pretty much unheard of for me – but it was like a perfect storm of being stuck in a room keeping Ollie quiet while the tile guys worked on our new shower and I had just finished a book. So… BOOM all
- [Swedish Death Cleaning](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/swedish-death-cleaning/) - While watching something else on YouTube, a video on Swedish Death Cleaning caught my eye. Which then led to me requesting The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson from my local library. My library has books available on Overdrive which
- [My Style: July 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-july-2022/) - We are fully in the thick of summer now and I’ve recently realized that I’m kind of loving my non-work casual outfits this year. So for this month’s My Style post, I’m going to share both work looks and my casual non-work outfits too. Work Style Here are my work looks for the month. With
- [Bust Issues: My Quick and Easy DIY Fix](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/bust-issues-my-quick-and-easy-fix/) - I love midi dresses that have itty bitty buttons at the bust, except when they don’t know how to handle boobs and start gaping apart. Here is my easy fix!
- [DIY Bathroom: Before & After with Peel and Stick Wallpaper](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/bathroom-before-after-with-peel-and-stick-wallpaper/) - I walked into Target with no plans for a bathroom refresh... and walked out with: Opalhouse Leaves wallpaper, a wooden letter sign and a fun tassel bath towel.
- [DIY Jungle Animal Baby Shower Favors](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jungle-animal-baby-shower-favors/) - An easy and tasty idea for a jungle animal themed baby shower favor! Who doesn't love animal crackers and zebra cakes?!
- [An Unplanned Bathroom Refresh](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/an-unplanned-bathroom-refresh/) - Our kitchen faucet was pretty much shot with terrible water pressure, so we decided to replace it with a new one. As it happens, my dad happened to have exactly the faucet we needed in his truck. He’s much like Mary Poppins and her carpet bag… but it’s home improvement supplies and his work truck.
- [Losing My Mind & Gaining a Roof](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/losing-my-mind-gaining-a-roof/) - You know how when you put a household task off, and put it off some more… it just goes away? Oh. Yeah, that doesn’t work for me either. Which is why when the ceiling in Jack’s room started leaking again, I figured I should probably do something about it. This wasn’t the first time it
- [My Very Own Built In Bookcase](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-very-own-built-in-bookcase/) - After years and years of thinking about it, I finally have built-in bookcases in my den. My dad and I met at Home Depot at 9am and we were totally done at noon!
- [Dream Closet Brainstorming: HELP Me!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dream-closet-brainstorming-help-me/) - Do you have a walk-in closet you love? If so, I need your help! I've looked at options from Ikea, The Container Store and Amazon and am not sure what to buy!
- [Walk-In Closet in Progress: The Before & My Plans](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/walk-in-closet-in-progress-the-before-my-plans/) - Well, I am one step closer to launching my walk-in closet plans… but like many projects it has already started to snowball. As I mentioned back in July, our plan for our extra bedroom is to one day turn it into a fabulous master bathroom/walk-in closet combo. For now, it’s serving as my exercise room.
- [Walk-In Closet in Progress: The After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/walk-in-closet-in-progress-the-after/) - When I shared my plans for my walk-in closet (find it here Walk-In Closet in Progress: The Before & My Plans), I had left myself with a ‘to do’ list for the room. Let’s start with a status update on each item and then get into the fun stuff like how much it cost and
- [Walk-In Closet in Progress: A $68 Update](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/walk-in-closet-in-progress-a-68-update/) - I shared my mostly finished walk-in closet post back in early October (Walk-In Closet In Progress: The After) and I was pretty darn happy with it! Here’s a photo to refresh your memory: I used the Pax system and Komplement drawers from Ikea and spent a total of $575 + tax. {If you want the
- [Jack’s Room: Before & After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-room-before-after/) - Jack’s room has been updated many times over the past 10 years. First it was his nursery with a crib, then we changed to a toddler bed, then he went into a twin bed and finally we switched it out for a queen bed. The queen bed was pretty much unplanned. My parents had an
- [Jack’s Bathroom: Before & After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-bathroom-before-after/) - When I decided to give Jack’s bedroom a little refresh (see it here: Jack’s Room: Before & After), it also dawned on me that his bathroom could use a fresh coat of paint. There was nothing really WRONG with it, but the blue color on the walls was just kinda… too blue. I don’t know.
- [Master Bathroom Planning: The Before](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/master-bathroom-planning-the-before/) - Over the years, I’ve mentioned our plans to eventually turn our spare bedroom into a master bathroom and walk-in closet combo. Lately, the room has been serving as half walk-in closet and half exercise room. However, my dad has an opening in his schedule so the master bathroom is on the horizon! For your convenience,
- [My Office/Exercise Room Hybrid](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-office-exercise-room-hybrid/) - With the demolition of my spare bedroom to become a master bathroom and walk-in closet, my ‘exercise room’ needed to find a new home. With everything being displaced for the renovation project, space is at a premium… which means my office needed to work double-duty and it became an office/exercise room hybrid. My office is
- [Master Bathroom: Demo Day & Progress](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/master-bathroom-demo-day-progress/) - We are FIRMLY in the ‘it gets worse before it gets better’ stage of our renovation project. The stage where there is a light dusting of drywall dust all over the house, everything is a mess and things are displaced into weird rooms. You know, this stage: As I mentioned in my planning post (Master
- [Home Update: Bedroom & Kitchen](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-update-bedroom-kitchen/) - We are slowly but surely making progress on our Master Bathroom/Walk In Closet Renovation… which also impacted our bedroom, living room AND kitchen. So, I have a nice little update for both our bedroom and kitchen to share with you today! Here is where we left off in our last post: Master Bathroom Demo Day
- [Home Update: Living Room](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-update-living-room/) - I’m so happy to be able to share another update post with you. Especially because my living room was a disaster for 4 weeks and now it’s back to normal. Actually, it’s not back to normal… it’s better than ever! As I mentioned in my previous update post, in order to get the plumbing and
- [Home Update: Walk-In Closet](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-update-walk-in-closet/) - A breakdown of my walk-in closet, using the Ikea Pax system, The Container Store shoe organizers, and shelves from Amazon. And the total price of everything!
- [Content Creaters: 3 of My New Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/content-creaters-3-of-my-new-favorites/) - We all spend too much time online. I know, I know. And I try very hard to keep my ‘pleasure’ online perusing to things that make me happy (as opposed to my more regimented ‘work’ or ‘blogging’ online perusing). Yeah, the internet is a time suck. BUT if you are wandering around the internet, I
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul-5/) - This month is an extra special thrift haul, because I had some time on my hands… and I was bored. After scoring some super fun finds at my favorite thrift store, I threw everything in the wash and decided to do a little ‘try on’ party. Here’s what I found: Vintage brand bow skirt, $9
- [2022 Goals: Mid-Year Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2022-goals-mid-year-check-in/) - Can you believe we are already half-way through 2022? With the year flying by, I thought it was a good time to take a look back at the goals I set for 2022 and how I’ve been doing on them. My overall word/short phrase for 2022 was: Small Steps. Basically, keeping in mind that it
- [2022 Summer Reading Recommendations](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2022-summer-reading-recommendations/) - If you don’t already know, I keep my annual reading list updated throughout the year with quickie reviews and links to each book I read. You can find it here: 2022 Book List. Now that we are in perfect summer/beach reading territory, I thought I’d give you some quick lighthearted book recommendations to add to
- [Freestanding AC Unit Review for When You’re Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/freestanding-ac-unit-review-for-when-youre-feeling-hot-hot-hot/) - I hate to be hot when I’m sleeping. Or trying to sleep. However, over the last 10 years in our home we’ve found that the second floor is pretty much always warmer than the first floor. We’ve tried various fixes over the years – adding fans, closing off the intake vent, turning the AC way
- [SIX the Musical is at the National in DC!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/six-the-musical-is-at-the-national-in-dc/) - Here is basically all I knew about it going into it: From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st-century girl power! SIX The Musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! It was everything I hoped it
- [My Style: June 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-june-2022/) - As always happens with the summer, the weeks are flying by now! I feel like I just posted my May outfits and then boom… it’s June. We got away to the beach for a week this month, but I didn’t bother photographing any of my outfits since they were mostly swimsuits and the same pair
- [June Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul-5/) - I have an ongoing thrifting list of things I’m looking for saved in my phone notes, so if I ever find some thrifting time I can take a few minutes to check for things I want. However, when it comes to thifting, you really just have to trust the process. Oftentimes I’ll find NOTHING on
- [Jack’s Last Day of 4th Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-last-day-of-4th-grade/) - We did it! After a full year + a semester of pandemic online learning, Jack spent all of 4th grade back in the classroom. He started the year masked up, tested positive for COVID 2 ½ weeks into the school year, and was fully vaxxed by the end of 2021. We made the executive decision
- [My Favorite Face SPF](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-face-spf/) - With beach time on the horizon, I thought it would be a good time to revisit one of my favorite summer products: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40. If you are looking for a pretty much perfect SPF for your face, look no further. Find it here on Amazon Find it here on the Supergoop website
- [My Style: May 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-may-2022/) - This month the weather has been swinging back and forth between the 60's and the 90's. However, even with fluctuating temperatures outside, the office is typically pretty chilly each day... so layers are the way to go. Here are all my work looks for the month. With this layout, if you want to see any
- [May Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/may-thrift-haul-3/) - My thrifting hasn’t been super exciting lately – partially due to lack of time to visit thrift stores and partially due to my brain focusing on our bathroom/closet project. I can barely even get into my closet, so I’m not too excited to buy new items to shove in there until I can see what
- [Recent Poshmark Sales & Scores](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/recent-poshmark-sales-scores-2/) - My husband I were recently talking about shopping and I said that if I had to pick the top three stores where I get my clothing at this point, it would be: the thrift store, Nordstrom Rack or Anthropologie. But then when I started thinking about it, I replaced Anthro with Poshmark. The first place
- [Antiquing Fun](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/antiquing-fun/) - I had a surprise open weekend day the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend, so I decided to grab my friend and do a little antiquing in Deale, Maryland. We LOVE shopping in Deale because there is such a fun variety of antiques, consignment stores, and local artist shops. On this trip, I actually had a
- [Upgrading my Peloton Bike Shoes to Shimano](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/upgrading-my-peloton-bike-shoes-to-shimano/) - I replaced my uncomfortable Peloton bike shoes with Shimano shoes from Amazon for just $100 and they are so much more comfortable!
- [My Style: April 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-april-2022/) - With the somewhat warmer weather and the hordes of pollen in the air, spring has arrived in Maryland! I say ‘somewhat’ warmer weather because one day we had a day in the 80’s and the next it was back down to the low 50’s. Which is typical for Maryland. Also typical is that my allergies
- [April Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-thrift-haul-3/) - Looking back at my last few Thrift Haul posts, I realized I haven’t had much luck in thrifting clothing items lately. It may be because I don’t really need much in my closet these days, or as an extension of that I’ve gotten much pickier with my finds. I have been finding quite a few
- [Some “Me” Time](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/some-me-time/) - Oooooh doggy, I’ve been stressed up in here. At work I’m the head of a 2-person marketing department and my fantastic social media specialist put in her notice in early March. This is a super bummer because she was wonderful at her job and also a really nice person who I very much enjoyed working
- [Honest Review: Burst Sonic Toothbrush](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/honest-review-burst-sonic-toothbrush/) - Teeth are important to me. I like my teeth to be white. And straight (thanks mom and dad for braces!). And, um… all there. As a lover of clean teeth, I’m also good about brushing them in the AM and PM. However, I suck at floss. Obviously, because I’m a human being. Anyways, as part
- [I’m a 2022 Leaders in Law Honoree!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/im-a-2022-leaders-in-law-honoree/) - I usually keep my work life out of my blog life, but I’m so thrilled to share that I WON AN AWARD! You have to understand, I am not one of those people who brought home trophies when I was a kid. I’m Gen X, so I didn’t get any participation trophies. And I certainly
- [My Style Evolution: My 30’s](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-evolution-my-30s/) - If you haven’t caught up on my previous Style Evolution posts, you can find them here: My Style Evolution: The Early Years and My Style Evolution: My 20’s. So, now we are up to my 30’s, which brings us to 2007 – 2017. Oftentimes, my style is influenced by my job and during my 30’s
- [Date Night Fun: Glass Blowing](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/date-night-fun-glass-blowing/) - Back in December, Travis got sucked into a glass blowing competition show on Netflix called Blown Away. I know, super random. Since he was nerding out over the amazing designs, I told him that there is actually a local glass blowing studio where you can go and make your own projects. And he was ALL
- [Warby Parker: Deciding on New Glasses](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/warby-parker-deciding-on-new-glasses/) - My vision has been getting blurry again, so I know it’s time to visit my eye doctor to get my prescription updated for both my contact lenses and glasses. I have an appointment later this month, so I thought it would be fun to order a Warby Parker Home Try-On Box so I can start
- [My Style: March 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-march-2022/) - This month my style post is a one-two-punch of what I wore to work in March and also working through some clothes in my ‘to be purged’ pile. At the end of February, I went though my closet and grabbed out items that I hadn’t worn in a while. I had to either wear each
- [March 2022 Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-2022-thrift-haul/) - I had one opportunity to stop by my favorite thrift store this month and mostly struck out. Well, actually I struck out for myself… but did well for other people! The one thing I found for me: J.Crew beaded necklace, $5.99 This photo makes me laugh so hard. Ollie was laying on the bed when
- [My Peloton: 15 Month Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-peloton-15-month-check-in/) - I actually wasn’t planning to do another Peloton update, but then they launched a new feature and I’m LOVING IT so I had to share! If you want to catch up with any of my previous My Peloton posts, you can find them all here: Hopping on the Peloton Trend… Kinda (December 2020) My Peloton:
- [DIY Style Fun: Adding Kantha Fabric to a Denim Jacket](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-style-fun-adding-kantha-fabric-to-a-denim-jacket/) - Some fun DIY Style -- an easy way to personalize a thrifted denim jacket with vintage Kantha fabric.
- [6 Things Stories: Our Kitchen](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-things-stories-our-kitchen/) - I thought it would be fun to revisit my 6 Things series, having previously written about Our Den and My Office. The thought is that everything in a house has a story behind it and it’s fun to take a closer look and share a little. So, lets take a closer look at our Kitchen.
- [All About Our Family Trip to Universal Studios Orlando](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/all-about-our-family-trip-to-universal-studios-orlando/) - All about our family trip to Universal Studios Florida with thoughts on the Hard Rock hotel, the Rock Loyalty floor, Mardi Gras at Universal, outfits and more!
- [My Style: February 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-february-2022/) - This month was extra fun from a style perspective, because I had a little bit of work style and a little bit of vacation style! Let’s start with my work looks. With this layout, if you want to see any look closer just click on it and the photo will blow up larger for you:
- [February 2022 Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-2022-thrift-haul/) - Wow, February blew by! Part of it was that we were on vacation for a week, so there was a flurry of activity leading up to our vacation and then more busyness when we returned home. I did have the chance to stop by some thrift stores and consignment stores with my friend earlier in
- [A Little Tattoo Maintenance](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-little-tattoo-maintenance/) - I've had my tattoo sleeve for about 5+ years now and one of the inks didn't like my skin...so it was time for a little tattoo maintenance! BUZZ BUZZ
- [My Style Evolution: My 20’s](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-evolution-my-20s/) - If you missed out on My Style Evolution: The Early Years you are definitely going to want to click through and check that one out. There is a random photo of elementary school Joules wearing a shirt with my own face on it, the perm years, and the most magical pleather pants in all the
- [Jack is 10!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-10/) - In preparation for this post, I took a trip down memory lane and revisited the blog posts I wrote for each of Jack’s birthdays… concluding with his birth story. Each year, I shared a list of Jack’s favorites and a cute photo of him. It’s so funny how every year when I share a post
- [A Letter to Jack on his First Birthday](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/letter-to-jack-on-his-first-birthday/) - Dear Jack, Today is your very first birthday. It wasn’t supposed to be today though. It was supposed to be Friday, April 13th, but you decided that you were impatient to come out and see the world. So one year ago today, you ignored the drugs that they were giving me to keep you comfy
- [Home Chef: Making it Work for a Family of 3](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-chef-making-it-work-for-a-family-of-3/) - Home Chef meal service has options for families of 2 or families of 4. Here are my tips for making Home Chef work for a family of 3!
- [A Girls Weekend in NYC](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-girls-weekend-in-nyc/) - A couple months ago, I was surprised with a bonus from work. Now typically, when there is extra money, I like to hoard it like Scrooge McDuck and put it in our savings account. If I could dive into it like a swimming pool and swim around it in, I totally would. But that sounds
- [My Style: January 2022](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-january-2022/) - Well, let's call this style post 'small but mighty' because while I only went into the office 5x in January (+ one bonus poncho outfit for a breakfast meeting), I really enjoyed some of my work outfits! I planned to go in more... but some doctor's appointments and then a cold that knocked me on
- [January 2022 Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-2022-thrift-haul/) - Ugh. That is how I feel about winter and winter weather. Just UGH. There has been too much cold and snow and ice and freezing rain already and I’m ready for sunshine. With that being said, I did have some wonderful thrifting finds on this gray and icky month… so let’s take a look! Beaded
- [An Overnight Oatmeal Recipe I Actually Like](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/an-overnight-oatmeal-recipe-i-actually-like/) - My life has been a continuous struggle to choose the healthy options rather than cake. I mean, who wouldn’t choose the Starbucks lemon poundcake over… well anything. However, I’m beginning to realize I can no longer eat like a PMSing teenager on the regular, so I’ve been experimenting with healthier breakfast and lunch options. I’ve
- [Tricks for Drinking More Water](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/tricks-for-drinking-more-water/) - One of my goals this year is to drink more water. For some people, it seems like the easiest goal ever. Fill cup. Drink. Repeat. Easy Peasy. However, I’ve never been a big liquid drinker… so it’s actually quite a challenge to keep sip sip sipping all day long. And it’s not that I’m sipping
- [Neck Scar: 1 Year Update](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/neck-scar-1-year-update/) - I’ve shared about my experiences about pre-cancerous melanoma cells a bunch over the years. Basically, my dermatologist does a visual body scan on me regularly and if a mole looks sketchy we cut it off and have it sent to the lab. For the past 11+ years, most of the time the test comes back
- [In Heavy Rotation: Casual Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/in-heavy-rotation-casual-favorites/) - I’ve decided to make In Heavy Rotation a reoccurring thing here on the blog. You can find my fall post here: In Heavy Rotation: Current Casual Favorites. As I previously mentioned, my weekend outfits tend to be less remixing and more re-wearing. I typically have a favorite look that I grab time and time again
- [2022 Goals](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2022-goals/) - I last wrote a resolutions/goal’s post in 2020… and we all know how that year went. I skipped it for 2021 because we were still in the middle of the pandemic and I was just trying to keep one foot in front of the other. I’m feeling optimistic for 2022 though. We are all fully
- [My Winter Style Inspiration](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-winter-style-inspiration/) - Now that we are into a new year, I thought it would be fun to put together a Winter Style Inspiration post including: velvet, corduroy and comfy knits.
- [2021 Books: Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2021-books-wrap-up/) - As we move into the brand spanking new year of 2022, I wanted to take a moment and take one last look at the books I read in 2021. After years and years and years of NOT keeping track of my reading, I started adding my lists to my blog a couple years ago. You
- [2021 Book List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2021-book-list/) - 2021 Book List: Updated as I finish each book, with a link to Amazon and a mini review for each book. Feel free to bookmark it for my recommendations.
- [Dressing Room Snaps: Anthropologie Sale on Sale](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-anthropologie-sale-on-sale/) - Right now, ANYTHING on sale at Anthropologie is an extra 40% off the sale price. Stop by to see what I tried on in this month's Dressing Room Snaps post!
- [My Style: December 2021](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-december-2021/) - I’m sharing my monthly style post a little early this month, because Tuesday was my last day in the office for the year. I’m teleworking the rest of this week and then taking a week off. I’ll return to work and my regular blog schedule the first week of January. Frankly, I can use a
- [2021 Thrifting & Secondhand Shopping Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2021-thrifting-secondhand-shopping-wrap-up/) - As part of putting 2021 to bed and welcoming 2022, I enjoy taking a little look back at the previous year of thrifting and secondhand shopping. Last year for my 2020 wrap up, I shared my most ‘exciting’ scores… which were items where I paid very little but their retail value was quite high. This
- [National Harbor: Family Fun](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/national-harbor-family-fun/) - Back in November, I shared that Travis and I spent a date weekend at the National Harbor. We had such a wonderful time that we decided to return with Jack once everyone was decorated for Christmas. I booked the same hotel (Hyatt Place National Harbor) and once again we ended up with a beautiful room
- [My Peloton: 1 Year Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-peloton-1-year-check-in/) - Way back in December 2020, I decided to jump on the Peloton bandwagon. I started with using the Peloton app with a non-Peloton bike and then in May I upgraded to an actual Peloton bike. You can find all my previous check-in posts here: Hopping on the Peloton Trend… Kinda (December 2020) My Peloton: 1
- [Hopping on the Peloton Trend… Kinda.](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/hopping-on-the-peloton-trend-kinda/) - I wanted a Peloton, but not the price tag. Here's what I ordered: CHAOKE Indoor Cycling Bike, Sunny Exercise Equipment Mat, Wahoo RPM Cycling Cadence Sensor.
- [Quick & Easy Stocking Stuffer Ideas](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quick-easy-stocking-stuffer-ideas/) - Rather than doing a gift guide, I decided it would be more fun to collect some crowd-pleasing stocking stuffer ideas! So for your easy shopping enjoyment, here are 5 ideas for stockings, all under $16 and easily available on Amazon. Idea #1: Sheepskin insoles, $12.99 https://amzn.to/3Euj55q I’ve bought these insoles a few times over the
- [My Style: November 2021](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-november-2021/) - I feel like November is when I hit my autumnal style stride. The weather gets a little cooler in Maryland, but we still may enjoy a random warm day. The trees are changing their colors and pumpkin décor has exploded. Also, the festive season (AKA MY FAVORITE) is right around the corner… Here are my
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul-5/) - I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend with family and all the food! This month, I had some thrifting luck where things on my watch list magically appeared. I also found some fantastic scores on Poshmark… which isn’t thrifting, but still secondhand. Let’s check them out! {Pssst, you can read about my previous
- [Our Favorite Men’s Jeans: The Perfect Jeans](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/our-favorite-mens-jeans-the-perfect-jeans/) - Review of The Perfect Jeans for men and *spoiler alert* they really are PERFECT! Also, a $20 off code for you to buy your own pair for your favorite man.
- [Have You Tried Jot Coffee?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/have-you-tried-jot-coffee/) - Jot coffee review - I tried Jot concentrated coffee both hot and cold... here are my thoughts!
- [In Heavy Rotation: Current Casual Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/in-heavy-rotation-current-casual-favorites/) - For anyone who follows my #ootd photos on Instagram, you can see that I try to mix it up when it comes to my office style. I’ve been lucky enough to build a closet of work clothes that I enjoy (mostly secondhand) over the years, so it is fun to remix my favorite pieces time
- [Morning Smoothie Recipe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/morning-smoothie-recipe/) - I have to break my bagel addiction. Well, not addiction. But dang do I love those Aldi French Toast bagels. But I know that they are not good for me… or my cholesterol. Which I was reminded again by my doctor at our last appointment. So, back to smoothies I go. I’ve been using this
- [Date Weekend Fun: The National Harbor](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/date-weekend-fun-the-national-harbor/) - Our Date Weekend at the National Harbor: We stayed at the Hyatt Place hotel, and ate at the Old Hickory Steakhouse for dinner and Succotash for brunch!
- [Jack Book Recommendations: The Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid Series](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-book-recommendations-the-diary-of-an-awesome-friendly-kid-series/) - Book recommendations from my 4th grader: The Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid Series
- [Is there a full moon or something in retrograde?!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/is-there-a-full-moon-or-something-in-retrograde/) - What. Is. Going. On? I don’t know if there is a full moon, something in retrograde, or something strange in the air… but things have been crazy the last week or so. Back when Jack was younger, it would have been called a ‘sleep regression’. For those uninitiated: a sleep regression is when a formerly
- [My Style: October 2021](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-october-2021/) - Some people call October ‘spooky' season, but I’m much more excited about BOOTIE SEASON! Of course, Maryland Octobers can be anywhere from 85* to 65*… so you never really know what you’re going to get. As it turns out, I only wore boots once this month. However, with the extended forecast for next week it
- [A Last Minute DIY Pete the Cat Costume](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-last-minute-diy-pete-the-cat-costume/) - I had thought I’d lucked out this year when Jack wanted to wear a previous Halloween costume again. But I forgot all about ‘dress like your favorite book character day’ at school… Sigh. Because what working parent DOESN’T want to throw together a second costume the week before Halloween?! Last year for Halloween Jack was
- [Family Travel: Richmond Fun](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-richmond-fun/) - Over the weekend, we attended my sister’s baby shower in Richmond, VA and decided that since it’s a 4-hour drive to get there… we might as well just stay for the weekend! I did a TON of research when booking a hotel and still kind of feel like I just threw a dart at a
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul-5/) - This month, I only had one day to make a couple thrift store stops. As it turned out, I mostly struck out in the clothing section… but I did find some other scores! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} A Variety of Vases, $7.50 total I wasn’t really looking for vases…
- [Loving Right Now: Author Kristan Higgins](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-author-kristan-higgins/) - I found a new-to-me author who I love and I wanted to share it with you all! I love Kristan Higgins! I picked up her first book at the library and loved it so much that I logged in and used the library hold feature for as many of her books that I could find!
- [My Style Evolution: The Early Years](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-evolution-the-early-years/) - I was originally going to write about a pair of pleather pants I wore in college, but then I got to thinking about how my style has evolved over the years.
- [Doing All the Fall Things](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/doing-all-the-fall-things/) - While the Maryland weather hasn’t received the memo to bring me some fall cool temperatures, it’s nice to finally have some fun fall stuff to add to the schedule. Also, ALL the pumpkins. Target Pumpkins I picked up a few cheap pumpkins when I was at Target a few weeks ago, which worked out perfectly
- [Recent Poshmark Sales & Scores](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/recent-poshmark-sales-scores/) - I feel like I’ve had a lot of movement in my Poshmark closet lately, as well as found myself some fabulous secondhand scores. Let’s take a look! Poshmark Sales I mentioned in a recent post that I have been ruthlessly purging my closet yet again. I listed a bunch of stuff to Poshmark and also
- [Life Update: A Positive COVID Test](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-update-a-positive-covid-test/) - As I mentioned back on my Jack’s First Day of 4th Grade post, I was nervous about what this year would look like. With Jack being too young to be vaccinated and in-person school with no online option… well, it only felt like a matter of time before he was sent home to quarantine. And I
- [My Style: September 2021](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-september-2021/) - September is one of my favorite months, because I get to start mixing in some fun fall layers after months of sweating through summer! Here are my September outfits. With this new layout, if you want to see any look closer just click on it and the photo will blow up larger for you: I
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul-5/) - My small, but mighty September Thrift Haul which includes: a Chico's linen blouse, Levi's jeans, and a fabulous vintage Pyrex bowl!
- [44](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/44-2/) - Almost a decade ago, I got into the habit of posting an annual birthday photo. I have no idea why I started, but each year I enjoy looking back at a little slice of my life from the year before. I get all judgy with previous hair colors and take a close look to see
- [Loving Right Now: Lucifer on Netflix](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-lucifer-on-netflix/) - I first started watching Lucifer in early 2020 by randomly choosing to watch season 1, episode 1 on my lunchbreak at work. And BAM, I was into it! I immediately started binging the series and luckily seasons 1 – 4 were all loaded up on Netflix waiting for me to watch them. Then, the series
- [My Fall Style Inspiration](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-fall-style-inspiration/) - Now that I’ve packed away most of my summary dresses, I’m feeling super inspired for fall style! Over the years, my style stays pretty consistent, but this year I’m wanting to stretch my wings a little bit and mix things up. Some things that are inspiring me right now: Source: Anthropologie.com Moto jackets I have
- [Jack’s First Day of 4th Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-4th-grade/) - And just like that, it’s back to school time. Last year, we started the year fully online and then finished in the spring with a hybrid schedule. This year, our county has decided to open 5 days a week for in-person school with no hybrid option. I have plenty of thoughts about this, but let’s
- [My Style: August 2021](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-august-2021/) - And just like that August is over and we are racing towards everything apple and pumpkin spiced! I’m so happy that we had the opportunity to spend one last long weekend at the beach this past weekend, because it felt like the perfect end to the month. Of course, now I’ve been struck down by
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-5/) - This month's thrift haul: J.Jill, Cable & Gauge, Talbots, Athleta and Frye boots! Stop by to check out all my thrift scores from August.
- [My Peloton: 8 Month Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-peloton-8-month-check-in/) - My 8 month Peloton check-in and review! Including an update on why I switched from my non-Peloton to a Peloton bike and thoughts on why it was the right choice for me.
- [My Peloton: 1 Month Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-peloton-1-month-check-in/) - My Peloton: 1 Month Check-In. Review includes: the equipment I'm using, the Peloton app, and my favorite instructors.
- [My Peloton: 2 Month Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-peloton-2-month-check-in/) - Now that I’ve been using the Peloton app for 2 months, it’s time to do another check-in! A review of the equipment I'm using, my favorite instructors, and more.
- [Change of Seasons Clothing Tip](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/change-of-seasons-clothing-tip/) - This is the time of year that I gather together all the clothes that scream summer and put them right in the front of my closet for a last hurrah!
- [Our Front Entrance: The Before](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/our-front-entrance-the-before/) - You guys, our front entrance is an absolute mess. When we moved in, the previous owners had some weed-block down, covered with stepping stones and some brown stones. I wish I had a photo of it, but frankly it didn’t look great… so I guess I never bothered to photograph it. A couple years ago,
- [Office Updates: Before & After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/office-updates-before-after/) - It’s time for the full reveal of my office! Just as a quick refresher, I was planning to: add wallpaper, upgrade my cube organizer, and organize my sewing area.
- [My Honest Review: Squeezed 3-Day Juice Cleanse](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-honest-review-squeezed-3-day-juice-cleanse/) - Does a Juice Cleanse Make You Poop? Does a Juice Cleanse Help You Lose Weight? Does a Juice Cleanse Make You Tired? I will answer all these questions AND MORE.
- [6 Easy Ways to Style a Dress](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-easy-ways-to-style-a-dress/) - When I bought this fabulous dress, I mentioned how fun it would be to style it with a bunch of different toppers. So, here are 6 easy ways to style a dress!
- [Office Updates: Peel and Stick Wallpaper](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/office-updates-peel-and-stick-wallpaper/) - My first time using peel and stick wallpaper! Step by step directions, tips on what you need and exactly what it ended up costing. Wallpaper from Amazon.com.
- [My Style: July 2021](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-july-2021/) - Summer is blowing by, which means I need to make sure to wear all my favorite summer clothes before fall comes! While I’m still sticking with lots-of-dresses and lots-of-skirts, I’m trying some different toppers this month to mix things up a bit. Here are my July outfits. I launched a new layout for this post
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul-4/) - This month, I’ve been feeling super burned out so I decided to take a Friday off as a mental health day. It was very much needed and of course, two of my stops on my free day were to a couple of my favorite thrift stores! I did some dressing room snaps while shopping too,
- [Office Updates: The Before & My Plans](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/office-updates-the-before-my-plans/) - I’ve been spending A LOT of time in my home office and I’ve been thinking about how I’d like to update the space. Here is what I'm planning...
- [Reviewing Alltrue: Summer 2021 Box](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-alltrue-summer-2021-box/) - I received the Summer 2021 Alltrue box (previously known as Causebox) and I was NOT impressed. Stop by to take a look at what I received.
- [Athleta: My Summer Swimsuit Order](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/athleta-my-summer-swimsuit-order/) - I ordered a few swim items from the Athleta sale: the Conscious Crop Bikini top, Madives Printed Tankini and Malibu Swim Boyshorts.
- [My Style: June 2021](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-june-2021/) - It seems like June went so super quickly, didn't it? Now that we're about to jump right into July, it is the perfect time to take a quick look back at my June work style. I'm trying out this new layout, so if you want to see any look closer you can just click on
- [June Thrift Haul & a Quick DIY Dye](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul-4/) - Stop by and check out my June Thrift Haul: Eileen Fisher, Halogen from Nordstrom, Loft and lots of kid's books! Also, a quick DIY dye job for a $7 dress!
- [Dressing Room Snaps: Anthropologie](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-anthropologie-3/) - Let's take a closer look at a few new Anthropologie items with dressing room snaps!
- [Cool Kid Clothes: Picked by Jack](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/cool-kid-clothes-picked-by-jack/) - I mentioned recently that Jack grew out of a bunch of his clothes. Again. So we made a quick shopping trip to buy him a few more things and suddenly the boy has an opinion on fashion. Normally, he just puts on anything I lay out on his dresser the night before – with the
- [The Pocketful of Joules Holiday Gift Guide of Things I Actually Own and LOVE](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-pocketful-of-joules-holiday-gift-guide-of-things-i-actually-own-and-love/) - I’m not a huge gift guide kinda girl. The last time I did one here on the blog was 2017 (and I still stand by everything on the list if you want to check it out here) but usually blogger gift guides are full of a bunch of crap they want you to buy so
- [Let’s Talk About Rothy’s: Are They Worth the Money?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/lets-talk-about-rothys-are-they-worth-the-money/) - My thoughts on trying Rothy's points and a Q&A of the most often asked questions I get about my Rothy's shoes!
- [Review: Rothy’s The Lace Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/review-rothys-the-lace-up/) - Rothy's Review: The Lace Up Sneakers. I’ve enjoyed the Rothy's slip-on sneakers, so when they launched The Lace Up… a sneaker with laces, I was intrigued.
- [Rothy’s: The Stardust Release](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/rothys-the-stardust-release/) - The Rothy's Stardust release included the sneakers (slip on, not lace up), the flats, and the points. I ordered both the points and the sneakers.
- [Jack’s Last Day of 3rd Grade… and WHAT a Year it Was!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-last-day-of-3rd-grade-and-what-a-year-it-was/) - I was looking back at my post about Jack’s last day of 2nd grade from last year, and I thought THAT year was the weirdest year of school. I was quite wrong, because this year was the continuation of our experience with pandemic school. Jack was fully online from September to May, and then returned
- [Adorable Personalized M&M Favors!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/adorable-personalized-mm-favors/) - Over the weekend, we had a beautiful baby shower for my sister and her husband. Each of us had a few tasks to complete, and one my jobs was favors. I just HAD to share with you all how cute they turned out! We did an ‘Under the Sea” theme, so I decided to go
- [Wack-a-Mole: Pre-Cancerous Cells](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/wack-a-mole-pre-cancerous-cells/) - Wow, I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years since I first wrote about my experiences with pre-cancerous melanoma cells. I first wrote about it here: Pieces of Me and then followed up last year with More and More Pieces of Me. As I wrote last year, my annual mole checks at the dermatologist have
- [Summer Reading Recommendations](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/summer-reading-recommendations/) - We are in perfect 'summer reading' territory -- you know, a good beach read or one to curl up with in the AC! Stop by for a few of my summer reading picks!
- [Loving Right Now: Discovery+](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-discovery/) - We cut the cord to cable quite some time ago, so when we do our television watching it’s on Netflix or Disney+. A couple months ago, we decided to upgrade our TV watching and signed up for a Discovery+ subscription and I LOVE IT! For Discovery+, you have two subscription options. You can do the
- [My Style: May 2021](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-may-2021/) - Office style photos for May 2021 - three outfits using my 'work uniform' of dress + cardigan + cute shoes!
- [Reviewing Dashing Diva Nail Strips (Compared to Color Street)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-dashing-diva-nail-strips-compared-to-color-street/) - Reviewing Dashing Diva nail strips vs Colorstreet Nail Strips. Which ones do I like better... or are they both great/terrible?
- [May Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/may-thrift-haul-2/) - My May Thrift Haul with lots of athletic clothing, including Lululemon, Athleta, PraNa and Under Armour! I also found some fantastic home decor items!
- [Life Update: Back to School](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-update-back-to-school/) - As I shared back in early April, both Travis and I were able to get our COVID vaccine shots. We had our second shot at the end of April and two weeks later were considered fully vaccinated. While Jack cannot yet be vaccinated (he’s 9), with both of us vaccinated at home and his teachers
- [My Poshmark Sales Extravaganza](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-poshmark-sales-extravaganza/) - This month on Poshmark, I had 11 sales in about 2 weeks which is a total record for me!
- [Skincare: What I'm Using Right Now](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/skincare-what-im-using-right-now/) - Quick review of my favorite skin care: Philosophy Purity, Way of Will Serum, Sunday Riley Luna Oil, DERMA-E Night Cream, and Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask.
- [Online Shopping Traps](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/online-shopping-traps/) - According to my vast research, there are 3 types of online shopping traps: the ‘It’s Fine’ trap, the ‘I’m Busy’ trap and the ‘Goal Clothes’ trap.
- [A Weekend Away in OCMD](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-weekend-away-in-ocmd/) - Even though the weather was forecasted to be in the low 60’s with clouds and rain, we decided to take advantage of the fact that it was our family’s turn to use the Ocean City house and made the trek down to the beach. Frankly, we could use a change of scenery… and some new
- [A Quick Mayari Birkenstock Update](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-quick-mayari-birkenstock-update/) - I already love the Birkenstock Gizeh and Mayari sandals. Well, they just came out with a Mayari sandal with a patterned footbed and it is SO CUTE!
- [4 Recent Poshmark Scores](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/4-recent-poshmark-scores/) - Let's take a look at 4 of my recent Poshmark scores! Plus a special code for $5 off your first Poshmark purchase!
- [Loving Right Now: Mhairi McFarlane](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-mhairi-mcfarlane/) - I’ve recently found a new (to me) author and I’ve been LOVING her writing so much. Let’s talk about Mhairi McFarlane!
- [April Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-thrift-haul-2/) - It's April Thrift Haul Time! This month's thrift scores include an eyelet dress from Talbots, a wrap dress from Ann Taylor and BOOKS!
- [Rothy’s New Style: The Mary Jane… Hmmm](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/rothys-new-style-the-mary-jane-hmmm/) - As many of my long-time readers and Instagram friends know, I’m a big fan of Rothy’s. I had been looking for a comfortable, professional looking shoe that I could wear on a long workday and finally found that with the Rothy’s points. Sure, they are pricey. But they are also washable and so comfortable that
- [I’ve Been Influenced](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ive-been-influenced/) - I've been Influenced: Baggu masks, Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Under Eye Cream, and Swedish Hasbeen Clogs. Were they worth it, or not?
- [Reviewing Woolzies Laundry Dryer Balls](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-woolzies-laundry-dryer-balls/) - Woolzies Dryer Balls: Rather than using a scented dryer sheet, you use and reuse wool dryer balls and add some essential oils if you want a subtle scent.
- [Trying Out Amazon Prime Wardrobe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trying-out-amazon-prime-wardrobe/) - Reviewing Amazon Prime Wardrobe: I did find it to be super easy to use as it was convenient to try on a couple sizes before paying for the one I wanted to keep!
- [Another Apple iWatch Band Dupe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/another-apple-iwatch-band-dupe/) - I wanted a new Apple iWatch band like the braided version on their website, but not for the $99 price! I found this dupe for just $20.
- [Reviewing Olaplex Hair Products](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-olaplex-hair-products/) - Reviewing Olaplex: No. 3 Hair Perfector, No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, No. 6 Bond Smoother.
- [My Peloton: 3 Month Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-peloton-3-month-check-in/) - My Peloton: 3 Month Check-In. Including answering whether I would buy a Peloton bike, my weight lost, and my measurements.
- [Universal Standard Athleisure Mystery Box Review](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/universal-standard-athleisure-mystery-box-review/) - Universal Standard Athleasure Mystery Box review. I decided to order a limited-edition Universal Standard Mystery box. Full reveal of my box and review!
- [My Dyson Vacuum and Costco’s Return Policy](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-dyson-vacuum-and-costcos-return-policy/) - Are you familar with Costco's Return Policy? Honestly, if I hadn't used it myself I wouldn't believe it. Here is my story of my fabulous Dyson vacuum cleaner.
- [Jack’s Book Recommendation: Princess Pulverizer](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-book-recommendation-princess-pulverizer/) - We have another book series recommendation for your Grade 2, 3, 4 kids! Jack is currently enjoying the Princess Pulverizer series and I love it too!
- [6 Things Stories: My Office](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-things-stories-my-office/) - I decided to start doing my “6 Things” series recently because I love how everything in a house has a story behind it. Let's talk a look at my office!
- [Review: Comparing eSalon to Boxed hair dye](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/review-comparing-esalon-to-boxed-hair-dye/) - eSalon’s dye and service to my typical box dye experience. Comparing: price, box contents, color, included shampoo/conditioner, and final look.
- [Jack’s Book Recommendation: Last Kid’s on Earth](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-book-recommendation-last-kids-on-earth/) - Starting back when he was an itty-bitty baby, Jack and I have been reading every night before he goes to bed. Over the years, we’ve read though dozens and dozens of books. Actually, maybe hundreds of books? Sometimes we take turns on who reads to who, but usually he likes it when I read and
- [Life Update: My 1st Shot](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-update-my-1st-shot/) - Here we are a year into the pandemic… and there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. While vaccines started rolling out earlier this year, Maryland finally opened my vaccine group recently. Both my husband and I got our first COVID vaccine shots! View this post on Instagram A post shared by
- [Spring Cleaning My Closet… Again](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/spring-cleaning-my-closet-again/) - Honestly, I feel like I’ve been purging my closet and my house for the entire last year. Last spring, after I did my winter-to-summer closet switchover I pulled out every single piece of athleisure and fitness clothing I own and put it in a drawer. Rather than just wearing the same 3 items over and
- [March Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-thrift-haul-4/) - Are you shocked that I have a thrift haul? Me too! I haven’t thrifted or shared a haul since November because I’ve been hunkered down, but I did spend about 20 minutes in a thrift store this month between doctors appointments and came away with some fabulous stuff that I can’t want to share with
- [Life Update: One Year of COVID](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-update-one-year-of-covid/) - One of the things I enjoy about blogging is that I can look back at older blog posts and it’s like a diary of my life. This is especially true during times like when Jack was first born, or upheaval like leaving a job and starting a new one. Well, now that we are marking
- [Quick Change: Kitchen Knobs](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quick-change-kitchen-knobs/) - It’s been quite a while since I talked about kitchen knobs… so let’s do a little refresher. Way back in 2012, I shared a post showing our bright gold kitchen hardware (Kitchen Changes, Part 1). I'm not a fan of gold, so I got all DIY up in here and spray painted them with Rustolium’s
- [Kitchen Change, part 1](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/kitchen-change-part-1/) - One of the things that annoys me most on episodes of House Hunters (to which I’m hopelessly addicted), is when someone walks into an otherwise perfect house and complains about the stupid stuff. If I hear, “Oh, I just couldn’t live with this paint color” one more time, I’m going to throw something at the
- [Skipping the Spring 2021 Causebox](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/skipping-the-spring-2021-causebox/) - For the first time in all the years I’ve been getting Causebox, I’ve decided to skip a box. I know, SHOCKING! One of the things I love about Causebox is that they release spoilers about what will be included in each box to get you excited about the upcoming season. They started on February 23
- [I’ve Been Blogging for 10 Years](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ive-been-blogging-for-10-years/) - As of March 2021, I’ve been blogging here at Pocketful of Joules for TEN YEARS. My very first blog post was published on March 23, 2011. For the past decade, I’ve been blogging… and most of the time, I’ve been publishing 3 posts a week. I just checked my total post count, and I have
- [A Night Away](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-night-away/) - Is everyone else feeling burnt out right now? I mean, it comes in waves doesn’t it? For a week or two, I’ll feel like I’m juggling everything fine. And then, with no warning at all, everything will collapse. Jack will throw an attitude that would make a teenager proud at his poor tutor. I’ll be
- [Window Shopping](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/window-shopping/) - One good thing about spending so much time at home is that I don’t really have a need to buy things. There has been no special work event to dress up for, no jeans that have started falling apart from being worn so much and no vacation that needs a new swimsuit. I mean, I
- [DIY: A Quickie Pillow with PomPoms](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-a-quickie-pillow-with-pompoms/) - Do you guys remember when I thrifted a load of fabric for a steal? That’s right, back in August I found some fabulous canvas or linen floral fabric. I eyeballed it at about 4 yards and it was marked at just $2.49 and then on sale for $1.25. For all of it. INSANE! After sticking
- [The Hunt for the Perfect Yellow Pillow](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-hunt-for-the-perfect-yellow-pillow/) - Be warned, I’ve been on a bit of a home decorating kick the last few days. So I have a few random home décor posts that I will be writing and posting over the next week or so. The first of which is about my hunt for the perfect yellow pillow. Some of you may
- [Things I Like About Barely Ever Leaving My House](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/things-i-like-about-barely-ever-leaving-my-house/) - You guys. This ongoing pandemic. SO MANY MOODS, amiright?! One week will be totally great and fine. But then the next week, ooooh doggie, my shoulders live around my ears and I have a stress headache for 3 days straight. One day I’ll have an absolute angel for a kid, and then the next I’m
- [AR Workshop: Cupid Box](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ar-workshop-cupid-box/) - As Miley sings, I just CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP with the AR surprise boxes. My addiction kicked off with the Harvest Box, which was full of some pretty fantastic fall-themed goodies. Then, I HAD to get the Jingle Box, because obviously I want a box of fun holiday-themed surprises! So, when they came out with
- [Am I Sick or Just Tired?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/am-i-sick-or-just-tired/) - I’m having one of those weeks. Jack came down sick on Monday – he has had a few different symptoms on the COVID symptoms list. So, I took him to the pediatrician for a COVID test yesterday afternoon. He's in great spirits though and hasn't even missed any school since he's still 100% virtual. Today
- [Jack is 9!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-9/) - As they say: The days are long, but the years are short. At times, it feels like I was just pregnant with Jack and moving into our new house. And now, we’ve been here for almost a decade and we have a 9-year-old! Jack’s 9th birthday fell on Presidents Day this year, which was wonderful
- [Nope: Books I Didn’t Like](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/nope-books-i-didnt-like-2/) - Well, they can’t all be winners. I thought I’d share 3 books that I’ve read so far this year that belong on the stinkers list. Yuck #1: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan I’ve heard so much about the movie, which was based on this book and I thought this was going to be an
- [6 Things Stories: Our Den](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-things-stories-our-den/) - Someone I follow on Instagram recently shared the stories behind some of the items in her photo and I thought it was a really fun idea. I mean, when you think about it… basically every single thing in your house has a story behind it. So, I thought I’d put together a little “6 Things”
- [All the Eileen Fisher: Poshmark Scores](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/all-the-eileen-fisher-poshmark-scores/) - I’ve talked about my ‘love affair’ with Eileen Fisher clothing before and with the chilly weather outside, I’m back to stalking the brand’s sustainably made sweaters. As much as I enjoy the vibe of Eileen Fisher, I certainly do not enjoy the cost when it is full price. It started with me going through my
- [4 Ways I’m Doing Self-Care Right Now](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/4-ways-im-doing-self-care-right-now/) - Self-care looks different during a pandemic – especially a pandemic that is getting worse before it gets better. I can’t go for a much needed full-body massage. I have been skipping my ‘medicinal’ thrifting trips. I haven’t been escaping for a BFF weekend of wine and merriment. The only time I’ve been leaving the house
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Winter 2021 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-winter-2021-box-reveal/) - With the weather outside getting a bit more frightful, I very much enjoy the fact that I rarely have to leave the house. And when I’m home, I embrace ALL THE COZY… which means that this month’s Causebox is perfect for me! About Causebox:Every season, members receive a limited-edition curation of products from the leading
- [WandaVision](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/wandavision/) - My initial thoughts – I am LOVING the series. It totally gives me old-school Lost vibes, where you have to pay attention to the little hints and Easter Eggs to try and determine what is actually going on. Then you can go online and speculate with everyone else while waiting for the next episode. As
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Fall 2020 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-fall-2020-box-reveal/) - YAY, it’s gift time! Sure, I know that I’m the one who orders (and pays for) my quarterly Causebox subscription, but it still feels like a gift that someone awesome has given me. And that someone awesome is ME! About Causebox:Every season, members receive a limited-edition curation of products from the leading socially conscious brands.
- [Wanderlust](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/where-will-you-go/) - I was recently chatting with my sister trying to determine if our planned April 2021 trip would happen or not, and it got me to thinking how wonderful it will be to travel again. Last year, we had to cancel our Universal Studios trip, but we did get away to Ocean City for a socially
- [Apple iWatch Band Dupe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/apple-iwatch-band-dupe/) - I’ve had an Apple iWatch for almost three years now and I’m still loving it and strapping it on every single day. Typically for work, I upgrade to more of a fancy watchband look (I have this one in leopard). However, now that I’ve been home full-time for quite a while and most of my
- [2020 Books: Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2020-books-wrap-up/) - After what felt like 32 months, 2020 finally came to a close. Before we fully move on to 2021, I wanted to take one last look back at the books I read in 2020. I’ve never bothered to keep track of my reading before, but for some reason I decided to do a quick little
- [How We Are Using Online Learning as an Opportunity](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/how-we-are-using-online-learning-as-an-opportunity/) - I’ve grumbled about the challenges of Jack attending school 100% online before. However, due to both myself and Jack being considered high-risk for COVID, we are trying to be as careful as possible. Our school system has been alternating between 100% online and a hybrid model since the start of the year; however, students have
- [Our Favorite Non-Spicy Chili Recipe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/our-favorite-non-spicy-chili-recipe/) - I know, I know… to some people having chili without a peppery kick is insane. Sorry! My husband has stomach issues and can’t do spicy, and after avoiding spice for his sake for so long, my stomach no longer has any tolerance for heat. Chili doesn’t have to be spicy to be tasty though, so
- [My ‘Week Off’ Projects](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-week-off-projects/) - I took the week off work between Christmas and New Years because I’ve been feeling very burnt out and really needed some time off. A full week of NO work and NO online schooling sounded like heaven. My plans were to do some home projects I’ve been putting off, read a book or two, watch
- [2020 Book List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2020-book-list/) - For 2020, I’m trying to do a better job at keeping track of the books I read. As I finish each book, I post it with a few words of a review on my Instagram stories. Then on a monthly basis I update my “2020 Books” saved story with a running tally of all my
- [Unplugging](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/unplugging/) - Okay friends, this is my last post of 2020. I took off of work from Christmas – New Years, so I’m stepping away from the blog until next Monday (1/4). And to be honest, I wrote today’s post before the holiday… so I’m actually already on my break! I’m planning to read, watch movies, bang
- [Loving Right Now: The Leveling Up series by K.F. Breene](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-the-leveling-up-series-by-k-f-breene/) - I’ve had Kindle Unlimited for years and I’m still loving the $9.99 monthly subscription that allows me to borrow a ton of books from Amazon’s book section. Whenever I’m running low on books, I’ll scan through the Kindle Unlimited section and download a bunch of options. I recently downloaded the first in the Leveling Up
- [2020 Thrifting Wrap Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2020-thrifting-wrap-up/) - With 2020 coming to a close, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at my 7 most exciting thrift scores of the year. Even in a year where I’m barely dressing to leave the house, there are deals to be found! Score #7: Lola & Sophie Chiffon Tank over Tee –
- [Dining Room Planning: The After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dining-room-planning-the-after/) - Back in November, I shared that after years of looking I had finally found a dining room table that I liked. I mean, I liked it online… but I wasn’t sure if I’d like it in person. But I had HIGH HOPES (high apple pie in the skyyyyy hopes) that I’d love it. You can
- [Dining Room Planning: The Before](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dining-room-planning/) - I’ve wanted a new kitchen table for YEARS now. I decided to hold off though, because I didn’t want to be the kind of mom who freaked out when her kid played with matchbox cars on the table. Then, I held off more, because I didn’t want to be the kind of mom who freaked
- [Organizing Frenzy: Jack’s Room](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/organizing-frenzy-jacks-room/) - Jack’s room has seen many, many changes over the last 8+ years. First, it had a crib set up. Then, we switched that to a toddler bed. Then, a twin bed. And THEN a queen bed. At one point we had a rocking recliner. Then, we had a chair and ottoman in the corner. Finally,
- [AR Workshop: Jingle Box](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ar-workshop-jingle-box/) - If you are related to me, maybe don’t read this blog post… I loved the AR Workshop Harvest box so much (you can read about it here), so it took me less than 5 seconds to decide to buy the Jingle Box when I saw the announcement. This time, I bought a Jingle box for
- [Holiday Style for the Office](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/holiday-style-for-the-office/) - The one thing I miss about going into the office is dressing up for work. I mean, I also miss hanging out with the people and ALL the restaurants around the office… but my poor unworn office clothes are right up there. I went into the office a few times in October, a couple times
- [Loving Right Now: We are the Champions](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-we-are-the-champions/) - I think if I had to rank them, the Cheese Rolling episode was my favorite. Closely followed by the Frog Jumping and the Dog Dancing. It was the perfect show for us to heckle the television. I mean… come on. CHEESE ROLLING. It’s a race where you chase a circle of wrapped cheese down a
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul-4/) - As I’m sure you can imagine, I haven’t done much thrifting lately. I did have a chance to make one visit at the very beginning of the month, but now that the COVID numbers have been growing I’m not leaving my house very much. I have had some secondhand scores on Poshmark though, so I
- [Black Friday Shopping Plans](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/black-friday-shopping-plans/) - Let me start by saying, I’ve never done the wake up early and camp outside a store thing on Black Friday. And I’m certainly not starting now, in the middle of a pandemic. Instead, I do the majority of my shopping online… and “Black Friday” seems to start anywhere from the week before Thanksgiving to
- [A Very COVID Thanksgiving](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-very-covid-thanksgiving/) - With the pandemic still ranging, Thanksgiving is going to look a little different this year. In years past, we would have the family over to our house. We would drag an extra table into the kitchen and bring in basically every chair that we owned to seat everyone. It’s not a super big group, but
- [New Ink: From Start to Finish](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/new-ink-start-finish/) - Almost exactly two years ago I wrote a post called Tattoo about the two tattoos I had and the one that I had been wanting for so, so long. Today, my tattoo is complete. Which in an odd way, makes me feel complete. Around the time that I wrote that post, I was mentally preparing
- [My $13 Slipper Refresh](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-13-slipper-refresh/) - I don’t know about you, but an integral part of my telework style is slippers. Even in the middle of the summer, I’m rocking my LL Bean Wicked Good Moccasins. In normal times, I’ll add the slippers to my Christmas list every other year for a replacement, but this year has been extra hard on
- [Loving Right Now: Revenge Books](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-revenge-books/) - I’m trucking away at my 2020 reading and found that book #96 and book #97 had a bit of a theme… revenge. Or, more specifically women who decide that they’re not going to take it anymore and do something about it! I love a good comeuppance story and both of these books were great for
- [Turning a Robe into a Keepsake](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/turning-a-robe-into-a-keepsake/) - If you’ve been following along with my blog or Instagram account at all over the past couple years, you may know that Jack is pretty much obsessed with his robe. It was a Christmas present in 2018 and Jack took to the robe like a little Hugh Hefner. All winter, spring, summer, and fall, if
- [My Top 3 Beauty Products from Causebox for 2020](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-top-3-beauty-products-from-causebox-for-2020/) - In the name of self-care I feel like I’ve really been using more beauty products than ever. Sure, I skip on the makeup most days… but I’m all about my face wash, moisturizing lotions and serums lately. With that being said, I found that three of my absolute favorite items I’ve been using all came
- [A Month of Outfits: October 2020](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-month-of-outfits-october-2020/) - While I'm still working on that whole 'life is crazy and my head might explode thing' from last week and um... this week too, let's distract ourselves with outfits and elevator selfies! I started back at the office in October after having been teleworking at home since March and to be honest, one of my
- [Life Update: I’m not Okay](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-update-im-not-okay/) - In September when I gave my latest Life Update my last sentence was “So, while we are doing well with our current routine right now, it might all be blown back apart in a few weeks…” Consider my life blown back apart. I really wish that fear would not have come true, but here we
- [Have you used Olaplex?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/have-you-used-olaplex/) - If you’ve dyed or highlighted your hair during the past few years, it’s likely you’ve heard of Olaplex. In fact, in July 2015 I actually tried out an Olaplex treatment as part of my partnership with the Red Door salon (you can find the post here). When you get an Olaplex treatment done in a
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul-4/) - {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} One of the things that I love about thrifting, is that I often find fancy brands that I previously knew nothing about. There’s just something in the feel of the material, or the design of the item that forces me to grab my phone and
- [Family Photo Fun](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-photo-fun/) - Let’s talk about family photos. Some people are totally on top of the photos thing and have a professional photographer lined up to take photos of every single life event – engagement, marriage, pregnancy, birth, and a billion other ‘growing up’ photos of their kiddos. Other people go years without having their entire family in
- [Our Front Entrance: The After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/our-front-entrance-the-after/) - If you missed last week’s post, Our Front Entrance: The Before, now is your chance to go back and read it. There are some links to some awfully cute groundhog videos, but also some photos of how terrible our front entrance looked as of Tuesday morning. Here’s one shot: We hired a concrete contractor to
- [A Little Clothing Reminder](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-little-clothing-reminder/) - I feel like now is a perfect time for this reminder. A reminder for me. A reminder for my husband. And a reminder for you. As you are starting to pull out the cooler weather clothes for the first time this year… think about what you are putting on. Or more specifically, think about what
- [AR Workshop: Fall Harvest Box](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ar-workshop-fall-harvest-box/) - A few weeks ago, AR Workshop announced on their Instagram account that they had a limited-edition Harvest Box coming out. I was intrigued, so when the boxes went on sale, I took a closer look. The contents of the box were a surprise, but here are the hints they gave: It’s the perfect way to
- [Awesome Gadget: Sweater Shaver](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/awesome-gadget-sweater-shaver/) - Every so often I come across something amazingly awesome that I want to share with the world. Or my blog readers… which make up a very small percentage of the entire world and tend to be just ladies. But you know what I mean. With the weather starting to finally cool down over the next
- [My Genius Idea for Making Virtual School Easier… On Me](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-genius-idea-for-making-virtual-school-easier-on-me/) - Okay, “genius” might be a teensy bit of a stretch… but I had an idea. Actually, it was more like AN IDEA. And it was such a good idea that if I were in a cartoon, a light bulb would have lit up over top my head. One of my main peeves with online schooling
- [Face Masks: Which Ones Are Your Favorites?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/face-masks-which-ones-are-your-favorites/) - 10/7/20 Update: After trying YET more options, I have some updates to this post! Over the last 6 months, I have collected a cornucopia of face masks. I made a few, I bought a few. I have some for me, some for Travis, some for Jack. Honestly, it’s almost surprising that I don’t have any
- [Loving Right Now: Julie and The Phantoms](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-julie-and-the-phantoms/) - If you are looking for something fun to add to your Netflix queue, I have just the show for you! Lindsey and I watched the entire 9-episode season of Julie and the Phantoms within about 12 hours… because it is just that dang cute. Sure, it’s a little bit ‘Disney’ feeling at times. However, the
- [My Absolute Favorite Joggers](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-absolute-favorite-joggers/) - Having lived in athleisure clothing for the past SEVEN(!?) months, I feel like I’m forever looking for the perfect mix of comfortable, but not totally schlumpy. You know, comfy but still a little cute? I’m not a huge legging person (except when I’m exercising), but I even broke down a started wearing leggings… which I
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul-4/) - Over the weekend, my friend Lindsey and I spent a day visiting some of our favorite secondhand shops and I found lots of awesome treasures! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} First up, the clothes. Apparently, I was in quite a mood, because everything I bought was black. Oops. Eileen Fisher
- [Clothing Purge Report: July, August, September](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-july-august-september-2/) - It’s Clothing Purge Report time again. Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. First a quick reminder… here’s my criteria for where I sell: Poshmark/eBay: items that are in perfect condition. My Instagram page: items that are in
- [DIY Embroidery: Snazzing Up a Cardigan](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-embroidery-snazzing-up-a-cardigan/) - Back in August, I shared an embroidery project where I embroidered a pink thrifted jacket (you can find it here) Once I was done with that project, my fingers were still itching to do some more embroidery… so I searched my closet for a solid cardigan and got to work! I bought this cardigan secondhand
- [Autumn Thoughts](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/autumn-thoughts/) - I so love this time of year. After months of living in shorts and sandals, there is just something magical about digging in my closet and drawers to find my sweaters. I love finding my old favorites and reveling in the feeling of putting them on for the first time of the season. Or reintroducing
- [3 Recent Poshmark Scores](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/3-recent-poshmark-scores/) - I've talked about Poshmark before, mostly from the focus of selling items from my closet. However, I also score some wonderful deals too! Here are three of my recent Poshmark scores. Cable & Gauge Gray beaded cardigan, $8 Poshmark sales post: I bought a pretty black beaded Cable & Gauge cardigan 7 years ago when
- [What I’ve Been Reading: The Simple Wild series](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/what-ive-been-reading-the-simple-wild-series/) - When I started sharing my books on my Instagram account earlier this year, one of my followers recommended that I read The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker. It finally came up in rotation on my kindle and I read it and loved it! The Simple Wild centers on Calla Fletcher, a city girl who travels
- [43](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/43-2/) - Each year on my birthday, I post an annual birthday picture. Since my birthday was over the weekend, I’m posting today. If you feel like doing a little clicking, here are my previous photos: 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, and 36. And now, I’m 43. Over the weekend, my husband and I had an
- [Life Update: Online School](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-update-online-school/) - I haven’t given a Life Update since mid-July… but now that it’s September, it feels like the perfect time to do it again. The biggest change over here is… online school. We had a form of online schooling in the Spring to finish out the year, but between March and June Jack had no in-person
- [Pyrex Love](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/pyrex-love/) - I feel like today needs a pretty post, so let’s talk about my latest Pyrex acquisitions! My collection started with a Spring Blossom Cinderella bowl (1972-1978) from the local thrift store. Then, I added a Square Flowers Verde dish (1968-1972) from an antique/secondhand store. From there, I started lusting over the pink gooseberry dishes. I
- [Goodbye Summer: My favorite & most worn summer outfits](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/goodbye-summer-my-favorite-most-worn-summer-outfits/) - This summer was kind of a weird one, since most of the US was on some form of Stay at Home order. Where we normally would have traveled, spent time at outdoor festivals, and hung out at the pool… we didn’t do any of those things. Instead, we had lots of home time and a
- [Jack’s First Day of 3rd Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-3rd-grade/) - The first day of third grade is here! This year’s start of school looks quite a bit different than previous years. Our county is starting back with a fully online program for now and will determine in October whether to switch to a hybrid option. There was no ‘back to school’ shopping for particular notebooks
- [June Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul-3/) - It has been ages since I’ve shared a thrift haul, because like many of you I’ve been stuck at home since early March. In fact, my previous last time thrifting was in mid-February. I use thrifting as my ‘me time’ and it would be an understatement to say I was really missing it! After staying
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul-3/) - I did a little thrifting trip early in July and to be honest, I’m not really sure what I was thinking. A few things were great choices… and the others. Well, let’s get to it. Spring Blossom Green Pyrex Bowl, $6.99 As I shared in my Antiquing Fun post, I’ve loved Pyrex for a long
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-4/) - The beginning of the month was very light thrifting for me -- small but mighty -- and then I want one last time over the weekend and found some real winners. I can't wait to share it all with you, so let's get to it! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here}
- [My Favorite Workout Leggings WITH POCKETS](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-workout-leggings-with-pockets/) - This is not my butt. Just wanted to make sure that was super clear. However, these leggings do make my actual butt look almost this good because these are magical leggings. Let me start back at the beginning though… my search for the perfect leggings. I have leggings. I have multiple pairs of leggings. Some
- [Do You Wear Blue Light Blocking Glasses?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/do-you-wear-blue-light-blocking-glasses/) - When I went to my eye doctor a couple weeks ago, he recommended that since I spend so much time on the computer that I start wearing blue light blocking glasses. He actually recommended I wear blue light READERS because apparently I am now at the age where you start wearing reading glasses on top
- [DIY Embroidered Jacket Project](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-embroidered-jacket-project/) - In last week’s Thrift Haul post, I shared the washed pink jean jacket that I thrifted for $12. While I’m typically not a pink kinda girl, I thought the muted clay color was really interesting and that it could be a fun backdrop for a little DIY project. My initial thoughts were that I’d try
- [Home Décor: More Sunroom Changes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-decor-more-sunroom-changes/) - You guys know I love my sunroom, right? Ever since I did a big, comfy re-design last summer, I had been LOVING every moment I spend in that room (Sunroom: Before & After) And then I ruined it all. Last November, I made myself a cup of coffee and stumbled out to the sunroom to
- [Getting Ready for Online School & Trying out the Best Buy Geek Squad](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/getting-ready-for-online-school-trying-out-the-best-buy-geek-squad/) - Like much of the country, we are getting ready to jump back into the world of online schooling again. While we were able to fall into an okay rhythm with Jack to finish out second grade, I had him using my personal laptop for his schoolwork... which I didn't love. I have two main laptops
- [Taking a week off](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/taking-a-week-off/) - If you’ve been following along on my PocketfulofJoules Instagram account, you’ve seen that I had a little change of scenery for the past few days. We packed up the truck and we headed down to Ocean City for a little family vacation. It rained on Saturday and most of Sunday, but we were able to
- [4 Ways to Personalize Your Clothes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/4-ways-to-personalize-your-clothes/) - Since shopping secondhand is my preferred way to shop, many times I’ll find something that’s close… but not exactly what I was looking for. Or maybe I’ll see something out at the store that I love… but the distressing is *too* distressed for me. Or maybe the fit and fabric is fabulous… but the color
- [Loving Right Now: The Umbrella Academy, Season 2](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-the-umbrella-academy-season-2/) - I blogged about my love for The Umbrella Academy when season one came out in April 2019 (read it here) The series of a dysfunctional, but likeable, superhero family pulled me in immediately and as soon as the first season ended, I was ready for season 2! When the initial date release trailer came out
- [It’s the Perfect Time for Wardrobe Upkeep](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/its-the-perfect-time-for-wardrobe-upkeep/) - With many of us working from home, our work clothes have been hanging unworn in our closets. I think everyone has a pile of clothes somewhere that need to be dealt with… and that pile sits there and sits there and sits there. Since you’re not wearing the clothes right now anyways, now is the
- [Book Recommendations: 2 Epic Female-Centered Book Series](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/book-recommendations-2-epic-female-centered-book-series/) - I’ve been kicking some reading butt lately and recently read not one, but two awesome female-centered series with strong women role models. Fun Fact: I totally had to google how to do the plural of series, which according to Merriam-Webster is a zero plural. So, the plural of series is… series. Anywhoo, I know a
- [The Bright Side of Staying Home](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-bright-side-of-staying-home/) - I’ve been thinking a lot about the unexpected positives of staying home due to the pandemic. I actually shared a bit about this on my Instagram yesterday, but I have more thoughts. You can see my initial thoughts/post here. Many of us have been shoved into a different sort of life. It’s a life we
- [Quick Change: Switching our Front Door from Clover to Paradise Landscape](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quick-change-switching-our-front-door-from-clover-to-paradise-landscape/) - Way back in 2013, I decided I couldn’t stand my 90’s evergreen front door a moment longer and I painted it clover green (Come and Knock on my Door). And it was a fabulous update to take our front door into 2013. However, after 7 years of our bright green door I was ready for
- [Come & Knock on my Door](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/come-knock-on-my-door/) - Can you hear that? Listen really hard… hear it? That faint clucking noise is the sound of smug satisfaction in Joules-town. It’s like Funky Town, but with more failing arms and karate kicks. Yeah, that’s right – I finished another house project! One of the first things I added to my house list over a
- [Life Update: New Normal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-update-new-normal/) - I haven’t given a Life Update since April when we were still at the beginning of this Stay at Home order thing. Back then, I was working from home full-time and Jack was also home full-time doing online schooling. Juggling both my work and Jack’s school was hard and exhausting, so when Jack finally had
- [Antiquing Fun: Finding Deals in Deale, Maryland](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/antiquing-fun-finding-deals-in-deale-maryland/) - My friend and I first found out about all the antiquing goodness in Deale, Maryland earlier this year (you can read about it here), so when we found ourselves out and about in that area again, we decided to hit up some of our favorites. Of course, this time was a little different... with social
- [AR Workshop: Take & Make DIY-To-Go Kits](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ar-workshop-take-make-diy-to-go-kits/) - I have visited the AR Workshop in Annapolis a bunch of times before and created really fun projects at their storefront. However, with the ongoing pandemic they launched a new Take & Make DIY-To-Go Kit option, so I decided to give it a try! I’ve had my eye on one of their projects ever since
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Summer 2020 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-summer-2020-box-reveal/) - I have been so excited for my Summer Causebox and it’s FINALLY HERE! The spoilers for this box looked really enticing, but now that it’s here I’m even happier with everything they sent. This is probably the BEST Causebox box I’ve gotten in… maybe ever? About Causebox:Every season, members receive a limited-edition curation of products
- [This Year Has Gone to Crap, So I’m Starting Over](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/this-year-has-gone-to-crap-so-im-starting-over/) - I’m one of those people who really, really, really likes it when my calendar is all neat and pretty. You know, green highlighted stuff for kid activities. Orange highlighted blocks for vacation days. Meetings, calls and plans all nicely written. Maybe a *little* bit of white out strips, because nobody is perfect. My handwriting certainly
- [What’s Your ‘Go To’ Snack?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/whats-your-go-to-snack/) - When it comes to this Safer at Home quarantine in Maryland, I have to say we are really kicking butt with the whole cooking food at home thing! Ever since early March, I’ve been cooking Monday – Friday and we have been ordering takeout for weekend dinners. That is A LOT of breakfasts, lunches, dinners
- [A Caftan & Kimono from Bali: Online vs. In-Person](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-caftan-kimono-from-bali-online-vs-in-person/) - Do you guys remember Mrs. Roper from Three’s Company? I can’t imagine that I was old enough to remember the original Three’s Company airing (according to Wikipedia, it was on TV from 1977-1984, and I was born in 1977). However, I must have watched re-runs because Mrs. Roper and her crazy sense of style lives
- [Shopping Cart Look: TJ Maxx](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/shopping-cart-look-tj-maxx/) - Whenever I go to TJ Maxx, I typically have a list of things I’m looking for. And whenever I check out at TJ Maxx and the salesperson asks me if I found everything I needed; I’m tempted to answer “I didn’t need ANY of this stuff!” But, that’s the beauty of TJ Maxx (or Marshalls,
- [Clothing Purge Report: April, May, June](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-april-may-june/) - It’s Clothing Purge Report time again. Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. First a quick reminder… here’s my criteria for where I sell: Poshmark/eBay: items that are in perfect condition. My Instagram page: items that are in
- [I’m Curious: Are you going back to the gym?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/im-curious-are-you-going-back-to-the-gym/) - With Maryland’s coronavirus numbers slowly decreasing, most of the state has fully moved into the second tier of the reopening plan. This means that fitness centers and gyms are allowed to reopen at a limited capacity. Our gym has been closed since March and fees have been frozen since April, so this means we would
- [Home Chef: Salmon Tacos Recipe](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-chef-salmon-tacos-recipe/) - While quarantining, we are still enjoying our weekly Home Chef delivery. It is a nice way to have some new and exciting dinners from the comfort of our own home. I shared their One-Pot Creamy Chicken Chowder recipe back in April and we recently had a meal that was SO GOOD that I wanted to
- [Loving Right Now: Moroccan Gold Hair Treatment Mask](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-moroccan-gold-hair-treatment-mask/) - I mentioned months ago that I was going to use this Stay at Home time to work through my vast stash of lotions, potions and candles. As I’ve been experimenting my way through the hair products, I’ve fallen in love with the Moroccan Gold Series Treatment Mask! I received the mask in my Winter 2018
- [DIY: Patching Jean Shorts](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-patching-jean-shorts/) - I found my perfect pair of jean shorts two years ago and they are still my favorite pair. Actually, they are my only pair of jean shorts because I donated the rest of them. They are a pair of “Supplies by Union Bay” shorts I picked up at Nordstrom Rack, and when I first got
- [Craft Review: Geodes Science Kit](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/craft-review-geodes-science-kit/) - The Michael’s Craft Store by us re-opened, so I was excited to take a little trip and pick up a bunch of arts and crafts stuff for us to play with! We got all sorts of fun stuff, but one of Jack’s favorites was the National Geographic Geodes Science Kit. The kit was $9.99 and
- [Review: Eileen Fisher Silk Straight Crop Pants](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/review-eileen-fisher-silk-straight-crop-pants/) - I love how everything goes together, looks polished, but still is basically like wearing pajamas. However, I don’t know if you noticed… but the model is super skinny. Could someone who is not super skinny still look cute in the clothes? I ordered a couple items from Nordstrom Rack to try (they have free returns):
- [Jack’s Last Day of 2nd Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-last-day-of-2nd-grade/) - Back when we took Jack’s photo for the first day of second grade, we had no idea how crazy this year would end up being. Nobody had any idea. And nobody was ready to deal with states suddenly shutting down schools, workplaces sending their employees home, and being told to Stay at Home as much
- [Kid Activity Idea: Zoom Pokemon Battle](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/kid-activity-idea-zoom-pokemon-battle/) - As I’ve mentioned before, since early March I’ve been doing the work-from-home and kid online schooling juggle. Some days go really well and some days… don’t (Parenting through a Pandemic). Both Jack and I have been getting a bit lonely for normal everyday activities and friends. In fact, Jack hasn’t seen any non-family friends for
- [January Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-thrift-haul-3/) - My thrifting this month was all about the wonders of manifesting exactly what I needed and having it show up and wait for me at the thrift stores. It was almost eerie. Let’s take a look! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Blondo knee-high boots, $12.99 YOU GUYS. I’ve been needing
- [Review: Allbirds Tree Loungers](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/review-allbirds-tree-loungers/) - I’ve been curious about the Allbird’s slip on sneakers for a while now, so I decided that now was the perfect time to give them a try! Let’s take a look at the shoe, sizing and how I think they compare to the Rothy’s sneakers. A Closer Look at the Allbirds Tree Lounger First up,
- [In Dire Need of Good Reads](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dire-need-good-reads/) - I’ve talked about how I’m a total bookworm before, but I’m having some trouble with my worminess. That moment when you're reading your Kindle in Noodles & Company and your book gets a lot naughtier than you were expecting. So, then you need to either look nonchalant while reading or just close your book and
- [Reading Round Up](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reading-round-up/) - I love reading. I love downloading books on my Kindle. I love going to the library and picking up a bunch of books to take home. I just had one of those delicious library trips where I filled my cart with treats, so I thought I’d share my pickings with you all. View this
- [What I’ve Been Reading](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/what-ive-been-reading/) - One of the perks of my new job is that I ride the Metro for about 25 minutes each way in the morning and afternoon. While many of you wouldn’t consider the Metro a PERK – as there are lots of terrible smells and generally odd people interactions – I’m pretty happy to bury my
- [Feeling a bit Bookish](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/feeling-a-bit-bookish/) - Hello, hello, hello my fabulous Pocketful readers – I’ve missed you all so much! And yes, I know that sounds a bit lame. But I was home for 6 days straight and at no point did I lay out on a beach or even get any home improvement projects completed, so you know I wasn’t
- [4 Kids Books I Don’t Mind Reading Over and Over and Over](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/4-kids-books-i-dont-mind-reading-over-and-over-and-over/) - As a parent to a 3 ½ year old, we tend to get in book ruts. We have dozens of books on Jack’s bookshelf, but he will request that I read the same books over and over again. It got so bad that I had to hide a couple books because if I had to
- [Spam Me with Your Book Recommendations!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/spam-me-with-your-book-recommendations/) - I last begged for book recommendations a couple years ago with In Dire Need of Good Reads and I’m right there again. I’m about to go on a trip, so I want to download a bunch of books to take with me on my Kindle, rather than weighing down my luggage with books from the
- [Reading All the Books](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reading-all-the-books/) - I asked you all for your book recommendations before I went on my cruise in December and you all certainly delivered (you can find the post here) My cruise reading kicked off some fun library trips and I’ve been working my way through an interesting mix of books. Here’s what I loved… and what I
- [Loving Right Now: Book Recommendations](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-book-recommendations/) - I’ve been on a bit of a reading kick lately and have read some really fabulous books lately! I know a bunch of you are big readers as well, so I wanted to pass on my recommendations. As always, be sure to check your library first to save yourself some moolah. Roomies by Christina Lauren
- [Favorite Books for a 7-Year-Old](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/favorite-books-for-a-7-year-old/) - I mentioned that I picked up a bunch of books for Jack at the thrift store recently, which made me think that it would be fun to share some of his current favorite books. He is in the ‘early reader’ stage where he is getting better and better at reading on his own each week,
- [Loving Right Now: Amazon First Reads & an Awesome Book](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-amazon-first-reads-an-awesome-book/) - I’ve been an Amazon Prime member for years and I just found out about Amazon First Reads! Each month, they release a list of editors picks and Amazon Prime members get to choose one FREE Kindle book each month! If you’re not a Kindle person, you can get a discounted rate to shop the hardcover
- [Jack’s Book Recommendation: The Bad Guys](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-book-recommendation-the-bad-guys/) - I’ve been hoping since Jack was born that he’d turn into a bookworm just like his mommy. While he’s not quite in the burying-himself-in-books stage, we have been reading a book every night before bedtime for the past 7+ years. Back in April, I shared that his favorites included Pete the Cat and Dogman (read
- [Nope: Books I Didn’t Like](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/nope-books-i-didnt-like/) - I’ve been having a streak of bad luck with my book choices lately. Usually, if I don’t love a book that’s fine… but I’ve read a few real stinkers lately! Yuck #1: Room to Breathe by Liz Talley It’s this one: https://amzn.to/2PFZM2E This book was one of my Amazon’s First Reads choices for October. It
- [Books I’m Loving](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/books-im-loving/) - I’ve been trying to do a better job of keeping track of the books I read this year. As I finish each book, I post it with a few words of a review on my Instagram stories. Then on a monthly basis I update my "2020 Books" saved story with a running tally of all
- [Book Love: the Bachelors of Buttermilk Falls Series](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/book-love-the-bachelors-of-buttermilk-falls-series/) - If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll know that I’ve been reading a bunch of books over the last few weeks. I’ve been using my Kindle Unlimited subscription, borrowing online from the e-library, and also just grabbing books around the house I haven’t read in a while. One day while poking around Kindle Unlimited
- [Loving Right Now: Grace and Frankie](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-grace-and-frankie/) - Each season has a mix of ongoing storylines and some one-off stories. And although Grace and Frankie are the stars of the show, the side characters also have opportunities to shine. One of my absolute favorites, is Grace’s daughter Brianna and I am constantly cracking up at the words that come out of her mouth.
- [Do you Travel by Camper?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/do-you-travel-by-camper/) - Like many people, the pandemic has upended our lives… and one impact has been that we had to cancel our Universal Studios vacation. We had planned to go there for a week in April, but then with the Stay at Home order we cancelled everything and got our money back with the intention of re-booking
- [Parenting through a Pandemic](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/parenting-through-a-pandemic/) - We have had some really tough days. And while Jack is typically a pretty easy-going dude, he has been having temper tantrums over the last few weeks. They are quite sporadic, but usually they are triggered by his online schooling. Each weekday, I break his classwork down into two or three sessions for him to
- [Craft Review: Tie Dye with Toilet Cleaner](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/craft-review-tie-dye-with-toilet-cleaner/) - Earlier this month, I shared our experiences with a Tie Dye Kit (spoiler, we loved it and you can find the post here) and then I started thinking about other ways to personalize our clothing. Tie dye and bleach dyed clothes are super popular right now, so I figured I’d try my hand at bleach
- [Mask Fun: Generation Clay Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/mask-fun-generation-clay-ultra-violet-brightening-purple-clay-mask/) - Since I’ve been stuck at home, I’ve taken it as an opportunity to work though my goodies stash in my linen closet. I have a whole box of lotions and potions that I’ve collected from gifts, sales, and beauty boxes like Causebox and FabFitFun. I recently pulled out a new face mask that I had
- [Do You Think You’ll Make Permanent Life Changes after COVID-19?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/do-you-think-youll-make-permanent-life-changes-after-covid-19/) - I read a bunch of articles all the livelong day, including many on LinkedIn and CNN that are saying that after we make it through this pandemic, life will never go back to what we previously considered normal. One example is that now that many businesses have been forced to switch to a teleworking model,
- [Quarantine Fashion: The Snarkiest of T-Shirts](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quarantine-fashion-the-snarkiest-of-t-shirts/) - With this pandemic dragging on and on, I’m becoming much more open to those dang Facebook ads trying to sell me stuff I don’t need. Well, they got me. I saw a t-shirt in an advertisement and in a moment of weakness I placed my order. And I’m so glad I did, because this is
- [DIY: Upholstering a Free Bench](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-upholstering-a-free-bench/) - I could have also named this post, “A Temporary Fix” because while this DIY is fine in the “how to” upholster something, the final product was just kind of… eh. Anyways, I was bored on Saturday so I threw this project together. I had picked up an old free bench months ago when Lindsey and
- [Den: Before & After (Again)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/den-before-after-again/) - Remember back in August when I shared my Sunroom: Before & After post? Yeah, I messed it all up. Here’s the thing: I LOVE my sunroom. After I redecorated with the hanging chair and fluffy white couch, I would spend every weekday evening out there with a book and every weekend morning hanging in the
- [Craft Review: Tie Dye Kit](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/craft-review-tie-dye-kit/) - It’s product review time again and this time we are taking a look at Tie Dye Kit I ordered off Amazon. I was hoping Jack would like it… but I underestimated his reaction because he absolutely LOVED this kit and has been wearing his tie dye shirts non-stop since we made them. This is the
- [Trunk Club Review: The Comfy Stuff is on Sale Trunk](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-the-comfy-stuff-is-on-sale-trunk/) - A couple weeks ago I got a one-two punch of emails from Trunk Club. The first was talking about an athleisure Trunk, which I’m totally feeling right now (the image above). The second, was that if you ordered a Trunk by a particular date they had some awesome 40% off sale items to include. Well,
- [Anthropologie Skirts: Online vs In-Person](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/anthropologie-skirts-online-vs-in-person/) - I saw that Anthropologie was having a sale where all their sale items had an additional % off, AND they are offering free shipping and free returns. So, I figured I’d order a couple skirts that I had my eye on. I would have preferred to go to the store and try them on there…
- [Loving Right Now: My Corksicle Mug (and their Mother's Day Sale)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-my-corksicle-mug-and-their-mothers-day-sale/) - {This post is not sponsored... I just love these mugs!} Even though I own a bazillion travel mugs, I was in the market for another one. Of course. I slowly sip my coffee for a few hours every morning, so I wanted a cup to keep my coffee hot for as long as possible. While
- [Now Is a Good Time for a Clothing Purge!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/now-is-a-good-time-for-a-clothing-purge/) - I’ve talked about purging clothing a bunch over the years. Basically, there is no reason to have clothing in your closet that makes you feel bad about yourself. Ever. So, every so often, I go through a phase where I take a close look at what I own and relentlessly purge it. Since it’s been
- [Quarantine Cooking: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Chowder](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quarantine-cooking-one-pot-creamy-chicken-chowder/) - I mentioned back at the beginning of this quarantine that I was planning to order a some Home Chef meals each week to get us through. We’ve been using the service for the last couple years (Previous posts: Reviewing Home Chef and Home Chef: 1 Year Check In) and I figured it was a great
- [Trying Out Some Homemade Quarantine Face Masks](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trying-out-some-homemade-quarantine-face-masks/) - Now that the Governor of Maryland has made it mandatory to wear a face mask when visiting retail establishments, I had to figure out what we were going to do about face masks. The disposable ones have been sold out online forever but there have been a ton of make-your-own tutorials popping up all over
- [I Never Wanted to be a Teacher](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/i-never-wanted-to-be-a-teacher/) - I haven’t done a full-on rant here on the blog for quite a while and honestly, it’s about time. This has been coming up time and time again in my social media feeds and I need to get this off my chest. Here’s the thing: I never wanted to be a teacher. With kids suddenly
- [Another Life Update while Quarantining](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/another-life-update-while-quarantining/) - It’s been about three weeks since my last Life Update post, so let’s do an update by the numbers: Today is the start of week 5 of me fully teleworking from home 5x a week. Out of the last 45 days, I have spent 39 of them at my house. Today is the start of
- [Quarantine Baking: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quarantine-baking-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/) - Like everyone else, I’ve found myself drawn to baking comfort food while we are stuck at home with the coronavirus quarantine. Since we've been at home we have made brownies, cookie topped brownies, a birthday cake for my husband, the internet famous 5 ingredient peanut butter chocolate chip cookies… and banana chocolate chip muffins. We
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Spring 2020 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-spring-2020-box-reveal/) - I received my Spring Causebox in the mail, which was a nice surprise. I knew it was coming, but to be honest with all the craziness I kind of forgot to look forward to it. When they were initially releasing spoilers, I was going back and forth about whether I should pause my subscription because
- [Family Game Review: Mastermind](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-game-review-mastermind/) - I’ve posted about a couple of the quarantine crafts we’ve been doing, and now it’s time to share with you one of our latest game obsessions… Mastermind! Depending on where you buy it, it’s around $15 – 16 and WORTH EVERY PENNY! Here it is on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V2cLhr Here it is on Target.com: https://shopstyle.it/l/bfMhD First
- [Quarantine Hair: Revisiting Box Dye](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quarantine-hair-revisiting-box-dye/) - Like many of you stuck at home during this coronavirus quarantine, my roots have been growing out. According to my handy-dandy little calendar reminder back when I had plans that weren’t scratched out… 3/31 was when I hit 10 weeks since my last colorist appointment. Which means my roots were driving me CRAZY. I’ve talked
- [My Secondhand Style Challenge](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/secondhand-style-challenge/) - Even though I consider Pocketful of Joules more of a lifestyle blog then a fashion blog, I obviously enjoy sharing random fashion posts here and there. You can read more about why I feel that it is important for me to talk about fashion and style here: Size. I enjoy taking outfit photos and sharing
- [Consignment Store Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/consignment-store-haul/) - I know I usually share my Thrift Store hauls, but I stopped by two consignment stores recently and found some amazing treasures that I can’t wait to share with you! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Maeve Embroidered Dress, $25 Technically, this purchase was in March when I stopped by a
- [Making over 2 Thrift Store Lamps](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/making-2-thrift-store-lamps/) - The better title for this post would have been: Making over 2 Thrift Store Lamps, Googling “Why doesn’t my lampshade fit my lamp”, “How do I make my lampshade fit my lamp”, “What the heck is a Slip Uno Adapter” and “How do I know what kind of fitter is on my lampshade”... then finally
- [Thrift Store Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/thrift-store-haul/) - I love shopping at thrift stores. Back in high school, finding super cool ‘vintage’ t-shirts at the local Goodwill was the BEST. When I bought my first townhouse in my early 20’s, most of my decorations came from thrift stores or yard sales. There is just something about the thrill of the hunt… and the
- [Thrift Style: Men’s Dress Shirt](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/thrift-style-mens-dress-shirt/) - Last week in my Thrift Store Haul post I showed you a men’s dress shirt that I scooped up for less than $6. I’d been eyeing button up blouses, but not really sure if the look was too ‘preppy’ for me. I figured that by trying to style a thrifted shirt I could try the
- [Thrift Store Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/thrift-store-haul-2/) - I had a few days off last week as a perk of working at a University (yay, Spring Break), so I had some time to myself. It was weird. And kind of awesome. So, instead of doing stuff that I could easily do with Jack and/or Travis, I decided to do some things that only
- [Another Thrift Store Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/another-thrift-store-haul/) - The thrifting bug has bit me again and after last month’s thrifting success (read it here) I’ve been dying to steal a few hours and have another go at it! I ended up going on a mini version of my thrifting hunt last Friday and I certainly was NOT disappointed. After spotting another new with
- [My June Thrift Store Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-store-haul/) - I had some time to kill on a random Thursday, so I decided to swoop by one of my favorite thrifting spots. I got extra lucky, because I had totally forgotten that Thursday’s were one of those ½ off days! When I went, all items tagged with a blue, violet or yellow tag were 50%
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul/) - In case you haven’t noticed, I love thrifting. It’s a game for me and I love the thrill of the hunt to search though a pile of over-worn crap to find the diamond in the rough. I don’t really need anything in particular; I just like to get some stress relief by browsing through and
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul/) - I love doing these monthly thrift haul posts, because you never know what treasures you will find! I was super picky about my September thrifting choices and ended up with a few items that I know I will wear time and time again. {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Joan Vass
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul/) - I almost thought I wasn’t going to have one of these thrifting posts for this month because life was super busy and I didn’t have an opportunity to visit my favorite thrift store. But then I realized that there were two Savers locations around my Monday lunch plans and I suddenly found the time to
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul/) - November was a fantastic thrifting month for me and I had surprisingly great luck finding some awesome brands. I ended up thrifting three different times throughout the month at three different stores -- 2nd Avenue, Savers and Goodwill. {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Let’s check out my thrifting scores! Lilly
- [December Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/december-thrift-haul/) - December was a pretty light month for thrifting because I spent all my shopping time buying gifts for the upcoming holiday. I did have two opportunities to go thrifting though and picked up a few items. I actually went thrifting a third time and found a few things, but the line I was standing in
- [January Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-thrift-haul/) - I had some great thrifting luck in January and snapped up some pretty fabulous deals. In addition to the 'on the hanger' photos, I also tried to get some in-person photos so you can see how I plan to style each item. The Limited Signature Midi Dress, size Large, $10.99 This is totally the casual
- [February Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-thrift-haul/) - I finally had the opportunity to go thrifting over the weekend and had some awesome scores! Also, I realized I have a couple thrift purchases that I haven't shared yet... so let's get on with the February Thrift Haul! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Dr. Martens 'Mini Tydee Boot', size
- [March Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-thrift-haul/) - I had a small surgery to get two sketchy looking moles removed from by body and tested earlier this month. As I was getting ready to leave, my doctor told me to be sure to take it easy the rest of the day. So, obviously I took that to mean that I should go by
- [Spring Break Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/spring-break-thrift-haul/) - I mentioned last week that I had a bit of a Spring Break off work last Monday and Tuesday. Of course, being Maryland it actually snowed on Tuesday… and then I was snowed in with Jack on Wednesday and Thursday, but I didn’t mind the time off a bit! One of my main goals for
- [April Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-thrift-haul/) - I didn't think I'd be able to find the time to do much April thrifting, but I must have underestimated the stress that comes with finals for my master's program! I made a few 'mental health' thrifting stops and ended up getting super lucky with some fantastic finds for myself and Jack. {Pssst, you can
- [May Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/may-thrift-haul/) - Apparently my May thrifting was all about Jack. And shoes, shoes, shoes! And a dress. And some workout clothes. Anyways, let’s get on with checking out my May thrift haul! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Thrifted for Jack: Clothes: Gerry Swim Trunks, $2.99 (retail $13.99) Cat & Jack Uniform Shorts,
- [6 Month Thrifting Update: Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-month-thrifting-update-favorites/) - When it comes to my thrifting fun, I still make mistakes. Many times I get so excited to see something fabulous that I don’t stop to think about whether it would actually play nice with the rest of my wardrobe. Or my figure. Luckily, at thrift prices it’s not a big deal when I make
- [June Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul/) - I took a random Tuesday off last week and decided to do some *fun* errands. You know, not the ones for boring stuff…but for FUN stuff! Like a new bed comforter, some kitchen storage containers… and thrifting! I hit up one thrift store on my travels (Savers) and found a few treasures. {Pssst, you can
- [My Boston Trip: Shopping Fun, Dressing Room Snaps & Thrifting Treasures](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-boston-trip-shopping-fun-dressing-room-snaps-thrifting-treasures/) - Before I went to Boston I received all sorts of great tips on where I should go, what I should see and what I should eat. And yeah. I didn’t really do any of that. Instead, I sat in my hotel at my conference from 8am – 5pm and then walked back up to my
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul/) - I know, I know. There wasn’t supposed to BE a July Thrift Haul because I was doing No Buy July again. Last year I made it 20 days, and this year I went 25 days… so at least that’s an improvement! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} I had my every-three-months
- [Thrift Find Stalking](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/thrift-find-stalking/) - This post could also be called “Researching the BeJezzus Out of my Thrift Finds” It starts like this; I find something awesome at the thrift store. I can tell that it’s awesome because of how it feels (or fits), but I’m not necessarily familiar with the brand. So, I do a quick google search while
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-2/) - I’m super excited to share my August thrift finds because almost every single one came from a ‘crappy thrift store that never has anything good’. According to me. So, this month’s haul just goes to show you that with a little bit of luck, you can find AWESOME items at the thrift store. Even the
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul-2/) - This month I decided to check out a new-to-me consignment store and was totally wowed over their selection. I didn’t actually think I was going to have any time to get to a thrift store, but my husband surprised me with a stop to my favorite location on my birthday weekend. And the whole family
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul-2/) - October was a super busy month, so I only had time to make one thrifting stop and one consignment stop. I did get a little lucky though and picked up four clothing items. Let’s check out this month’s mini haul! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Thrift Scores: Desigual Linen Top,
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul-2/) - November was a wonderful thrift haul month! I was able to stop by my *favorite* thrift store, as well as go on a girl date to a new one. I scooped up a bunch of great finds… so let’s check out this month’s haul! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Lauren
- [December Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/december-thrift-haul-2/) - During the month of December, I only had one day to go thrifting… but I made the most of it with THREE different stops! Of course, with thrifting you can sometimes find a dozen awesome items at one store, or absolutely nothing no matter how many stores you visit. I ended up finding just two
- [6 Month Thrifting Update: Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-month-thrifting-update-favorites-2/) - When it comes to my thrifting fun, I still make mistakes. I get a little price blind… or brand blind… and I figure, it’s SO CHEAP, why NOT get it?! But then when I get it home, it’s not love. It’s not even like. Luckily, at thrift prices it’s not a big deal when I
- [January Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-thrift-haul-2/) - I had a hair appointment this month, so I decided to take the whole day off as a mental health day. Which, to me, means THRIFTING! I had a bunch of other errands to run too, so I was only able to stop at one thrift store and found three great items to bring home
- [February Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-thrift-haul-2/) - I ended up stopping by three different thrift stores during the month of February. First up, a local Goodwill that is very hit or miss, but typically has great prices. Second, my favorite thrift spot (2nd Avenue) in a not-so-great area of town, and third the pricey thrift store (2nd Avenue) right in the middle
- [March Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-thrift-haul-2/) - I had off for three days last week for spring break (perks of working at a university), so I had some glorious thrifting time! I spent a few long hours on Monday at one thrift store, and came home with a bunch of great items. Then, on Tuesday I spent about an hour at a
- [April Thrift Haul & Two Thrifting Tips](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-thrift-haul-two-thrifting-tips/) - I had an awful-very-bad-day last week, so I decided that I really, really, really needed a mental health day. Which is how I ended up taking off a random Wednesday with no plan, other than to treat myself gently, eat some yummy food… and do a little thrifting. Two Thrifting Tips: Tip #1: If you
- [May Thrift Haul: Dressing Room Styling Session](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/may-thrift-haul-dressing-room-styling-session/) - I actually wasn’t planning to post a thrift haul this month, because I didn’t have a chance to thrift and wasn’t anticipating any free time until June! But then last Friday I made a 20 minute stop to a crappy thrift store by me that usually doesn’t have anything good… I found 2 dresses and
- [June Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/june-thrift-haul-2/) - I had a week off between my old job and new job earlier this month, so I made sure to take some time to go thrifting! I didn’t end up with any HUGE winners, but found some basics to add to my closet. {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Adrienne Vittadini
- [2019 Check-in: 6 Month Thrifting Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2019-check-in-6-month-thrifting-favorites/) - I love to thrift. You guys know this. There is nothing like the thrill of the hunt. Or finding something amazing and awesome for a fraction of its retail price. However, I make mistakes. Sometimes I get caught up in the adrenaline of finding something cool and I buy it… and never wear it. So,
- [July Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/july-thrift-haul-2/) - July was a fun hodge-podge of thrifting opportunities for me. I found one item in a thrift store early in the month, made a stop by a new consignment shop, and then visited a few new-to-me consignment stores over the weekend in Annapolis. {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} J. Jill
- [September Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/september-thrift-haul-3/) - September was a super busy month for me, so wasn’t sure if I’d even have a chance to go thrifting at all. As it turns out, I was able to take a half-day at work last Friday to even out my hours from my work trip to Atlantic City… which means, THRIFTING TIME! {Pssst, you
- [August Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/august-thrift-haul-3/) - August was not a great thrifting month for me.. .but not for lack of trying! I actually did make a few thrifting stops during the month, but walked away empty handed time and time again. I’m not sure if it is because I’m getting pickier or if there just wasn’t as much great stuff to
- [October Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/october-thrift-haul-3/) - I spent the first weekend of October at my friend Lindsey’s house, so we made sure to take some time to visit some new-to-us thrift and consignment shops. I think we visited 3 or 4 shops within two days? And I found some fabulous scores for fall! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting
- [November Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-thrift-haul-3/) - My November thrifting was small… but mighty. I only had the opportunity to go to one thrift store this month, but I found three fantastic items! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Lucky Brand hooded tie-sweatshirt thing, $12 First up is this Lucky Brand sweatshirt, robe, tie-thingie. It is made out
- [December Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/december-thrift-haul-3/) - Technically, I thrifted these items in November… but I had already published my November Thrift Haul, so I scooted them over to December. And THEN I didn’t even have the opportunity to thrift at all this month. So yeah, I’m totally suffering from thrift withdrawal! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here}
- [6 Month Thrifting Update: Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-month-thrifting-update-favorites-3/) - When it comes to my thrifting fun, I still make mistakes. I’ve started compiling these 6-month look-back posts because I think it’s a great exercise for me to see what I really ended up loving vs what gets sent back into the world for someone else to enjoy. So, I went through all my thrifting
- [February Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-thrift-haul-3/) - After January feeling like it was like 75 days long, February has certainly flown by. I had the opportunity to thrift two times this month and found some fun items, so let’s check them out! {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} Cable & Gauge sparkle sweater, $6.99 While running errands one
- [March Thrift Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/march-thrift-haul-3/) - It should surprise absolutely nobody that I didn’t have the opportunity to do any thrifting in March. With the Coronavirus pandemic, out of the last 30 days, I have spent 19 of them at home. However, when I visited my friend Lindsey last month, we did find some fantastic scores at a couple consignment shops
- [Silk Pillowcase Review: Am I Doing it Wrong?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/silk-pillowcase-review-am-i-doing-it-wrong/) - For months, I felt like articles and blog posts about silk pillowcases were stalking me. Looking for a way to have less hair breakage? Silk pillowcases. Want to reduce wrinkles? Silk pillowcases. Want your hair to look less limp and more of that sexy-wave-just-got-out-of-bed look? Silk pillowcases. I mean, apparently silk pillowcases are the answer
- [Spring Shopping: Jack's Favorites from Old Navy](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/spring-shopping-jacks-favorites-from-old-navy/) - When I did my Christmas shopping, I ended up with some Old Navy Super Cash to spend at a later date. Well, that later date is now… so I figured that as I click-clacked over on the Old Navy website I’d write up a super quicky blog post. Jack stood over my shoulder and literally
- [Poll Results: Bring on the Comfies](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/poll-results-bring-on-the-comfies/) - As I’ve been on the internet 24/7 with the whole coronavirus-all-day-every-day newsfeed, there is one thing I see popping up again and again. Now that a bunch of people are suddenly working from home, I see lots of proclamations that people are still planning to get dressed up for work for mental health reasons. And
- [Clothing Purge Report: January, February, March](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-january-february-march/) - It’s Clothing Purge Report time again. Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. First a quick reminder… here’s my criteria for where I sell: Poshmark/eBay: items that are in perfect condition. My Instagram page: items that are in
- [Craft Review: String Art Kit](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/craft-review-string-art-kit/) - It’s product review time again and this time we are taking a look at a String Art Kit I ordered off Amazon to keep Jack busy while he’s at home. As it was, it kind of backfired… because I ended up doing the kit too. Let’s take a closer look… As I mentioned, I ordered
- [Craft Review: Kid’s Mosaic Stone Kit](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/craft-review-kids-mosaic-stone-kit/) - I had a poll up on my Instagram and Facebook asking what kind of blog posts you all would like to see from me, and one of the topics that came up a few times is that you’d like some product reviews. Well, with Jack being at home so much it kinda makes sense to
- [Life Update](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-update/) - Okay, as I’m rounding in on day 13 of teleworking, I thought it was time for a Life Update. And to be honest, I had to count days on my calendar over and over, because even though this is day 13 of teleworking, out of the last 27 days I have spent 21 at home.
- [Loving Right Now: Brad Mondo Hair Videos](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-brad-mondo-hair-videos/) - {Pssst, my Loving Right Now posts aren’t paid or sponsored or anything. They are just stuff that I’m totally digging now and thought you would like too. You can check out my previous posts here} I’m not sure how it happened, but clicking around Facebook I’ve started to see a few videos from Brad Mondo on
- [Life Right Now](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/life-right-now/) - You guys. I was planning to share a post I had written about my favorite booties being on super sale over on the Nordstrom website… but then overnight they went back to normal price. So, I’ll stick that post back in my drafts, maybe to be never seen again. But it does get me to
- [TV Shows I’m Loving](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/tv-shows-im-loving/) - On Monday, I told you what I’m doing to keep from stressing myself out when it comes to Coronavirus. Well today, I’m sharing two TV shows that I’m currently watching and loving. That way, if you’re stuck at home in quarantine or self-quarantine you have a couple recommendations to add to your viewing queue! Zoey’s
- [The Coronavirus: What I’m Doing](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-coronavirus-what-im-doing/) - You guys, I’m all thrown off. I came down with a pretty awful cold last week, so that pretty much sapped my energy for anything other than just getting my work done. Then the poo hit the fan with the Coronavirus in Maryland. Starting this week, schools are closed for two weeks (possibly more). People
- [Let’s Talk About Screen Time](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/lets-talk-about-screen-time/) - Jack has grown up to be quite the video game kid. If left to his own devices (pun intended), he’d spend the entire day/weekend/week/month alternating between his video games, watching YouTubers talk about video games and maybe throw in a Netflix episode of something video game related, like Pokemon. It’s ALL video games, except when
- [Trunk Club Review: The ‘Off the Mark’ Trunk](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-the-off-the-mark-trunk/) - I often share my Trunk Club boxes with you and have found some of my favorite clothing items from the service over the years. However, sometimes… well, they suck. Like this time. My stylist reached out to see if I had any Spring Break plans. And I DO! We are planning to go to Universal
- [Reviewing Hand Masks](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-hand-masks/) - Did you know that hand masks are a thing? I mean, I feel like everyone knows about face masks, but HAND masks?! Brilliant. Like most people who live in a place where it gets cold, my poor hands get so dry in the winter. I’ve tried basically every kind of hand lotion and cream out
- [Grab Your Boots, We’re Going to a Barn Sale!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/grab-your-boots-were-going-to-a-barn-sale/) - I had planned to spend the weekend at Lindsey's house (a couple weekends ago), and she texted me a couple days before about the barn sale. I'm never one to miss out on the chance to dig through someone else's crap, so it was ON! I had planned to drive down to her house on
- [AR Workshop: 2 Projects at 1 Session](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ar-workshop-2-projects-at-1-session/) - Okay, I know I’ve blogged about AR workshops a bunch before… but I think this is my last visit for a while. They totally sucked me in with their stamp card and once I got to 5 visits, I qualified for a free project. Well, of COURSE I’m going to go back for my free
- [Boden Horseall Jacket: Online vs. In-Person](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/boden-horseall-jacket-online-vs-in-person/) - To be honest, I’ve had so much luck thrifting and visiting consignment stores over the past few months that I haven’t really bothered with retail shopping. However, there was this one jacket that I kept thinking about. I’d forget about it and then suddenly I’d start obsessing over it again. It was the Boden Horseall
- [Jack is 8!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-8/) - Each year as we near Valentine’s Day, I get a little nostalgic. Because not too long ago I had my most memorable Valentine’s Day ever, at the hospital in early labor with Jack. And each year, I need a bit more hugs and kisses from my little sweetheart, because his birth story plays on repeat
- [Home Chef: 1 Year Check-In](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/home-chef-1-year-check-in/) - I did my initial full review of Home Chef about a year ago. If you need a refresher, you can find it here: Reviewing Home Chef. Home Chef wasn’t my first try at meal service deliveries though, as I had previously tried Blue Apron and Hello Fresh too. So, I thought I’d do a quick
- [Reviewing Home Chef](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-home-chef/) - I haven’t reviewed a food delivery service in quite a while. I tried Blue Apron years ago (once) and then tried Hello Fresh in 2014 and have been using it once a month or so ever since (2014 Hello Fresh review). Over the last four years, lots and lots of new food delivery service companies
- [4 Tips to Get the MOST out of Hello Fresh](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/4-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-hello-fresh/) - Do you remember when I talked about trying a food/recipe delivery service called Hello Fresh? It is a service where you pay a fee to have three recipes worth of food delivered straight to your house. We love it because the recipes are easy to follow, they are something different for me to add to
- [My November Stitch Fix Review](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/november-stitch-fix-review/) - My current rule about Stitch Fix is that if someone uses my code and I earn a referral credit, then I’ll go ahead and order a Fix. I figure, even if I don’t keep anything from the Fix it’s still fun… so that $20 is basically payment for a silly blog post of me trying
- [How to Keep Your Wrap Dress from Being a Peep Show](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-how-to-keep-your-wrap-dress-from-being-a-peep-show/) - I went to Nordstrom Rack and found this Maggy London wrap dress marked way down to just $35. I couldn't resist it! The colors were pretty, the price was right and the fit was great, except for one little thing... Right?! Wrap dresses are super flattering, especially for us curvy girls with boobs and hips.
- [Trunk Club Review: Spring Fever](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-spring-fever/) - With the first day of spring FINALLY arriving, I’m in the mood to pack away my winter clothes! My Trunk Club stylist, Amelia must have heard my thoughts because she sent me a quick note telling me that spring pieces were starting to come in and asked if I’d be interested in a Trunk with
- [Trunk Club Review: Casual Friday](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-casual-friday/) - When I started at my new job, one of the perks that I was excited about is that I’m allowed to wear jeans on Friday’s. JEANS ON FRIDAYS! I haven’t done that for years and years! It opened up a whole new bunch of work outfits… and then I realized that my closet had a
- [Trunk Club Review: A Cozy Fall Trunk](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-a-cozy-fall-trunk/) - I was in a shopping mood a couple weeks ago when my Trunk Club stylist reached out to see if I’d like to see a fall Trunk. So, of course I said yes. I mean, if I don’t like anything I can send it all back. And if I do like something, she saved me
- [Trunk Club Review: A Little Daily Sparkle](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-a-little-daily-sparkle/) - When my Trunk Club stylist reached out to me before Christmas and asked if I had any holiday Trunk needs, initially I passed. I had a few fun sparkly and velvet items that I was planning to wear and didn’t really need anything else. However, I’ve been enjoying adding a little extra sparkle to my
- [My Noom Review](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-noom-review/) - Okay, for those of you looking for the short and sweet point: Noom is a nope for me. Now, for the longer story… I was unhappy with my weight around my birthday, so I decided to use some birthday money to invest in 4 months of a Noom subscription. Noom is a weight loss app
- [AR Workshops: Feeling Crafty… Again and Again](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ar-workshops-feeling-crafty-again-and-again/) - I’ve blogged about the AR workshops before, where I’ve made a plank sign, a chunky knit blanket, and then an advent calendar. Each time I go to a workshop I have the BEST time, which means when a friend and/or family member mentions that they’d like to try it out… I end up signing up
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Winter 2020 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-winter-2020-box-reveal/) - I finally received my Winter Causebox… and to be honest, it's not a winner for me. But, before we get all into that, let’s do a quick refresher on the Causebox subscription. About Causebox: Every season, members receive a limited edition curation of products from the leading socially conscious brands. Some of them are designed
- [Trunk Club Reviews: Best of Trunk Club (2016 - 2019)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-reviews-best-of-trunk-club-2016-2019/) - When I was recently going through my closet, I realized that I’ve been using Trunk Club on and off since 2016! When I was looking at items to keep and donate, I thought it would be interesting to look through all my Trunks from the last 4 years to determine what items I’m still loving.
- [An Organized Closet](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/an-organized-closet/) - Before we get to my latest closet update, I feel like it would make sense to go way back to 2014 where I started to try and get my bedroom closet organized. Spring 2014 Updates: Blog post from April 2014: My Underwhelming Dream Closet At the time I was using an old metal mesh cube
- [Have You Heard that Nordstrom is Selling Used Clothes?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/have-you-heard-that-nordstrom-is-selling-used-clothes/) - Yesterday on LinkedIn, I saw an article about Nordstrom selling used clothes was trending… so I had to click over and see what was going on. Apparently the company has launched See You Tomorrow. According to their website, See You Tomorrow is “a selection of previously owned clothing, shoes and accessories that’s highly coveted, expertly
- [Dressing Room Snaps: My Local Consignment Shop](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-my-local-consignment-shop/) - I took a little trip up to my local consignment shop, so I thought would be fun to do another dressing room snaps post! The consignment shop I visited is called My Gossip Girls Consignments in Westminster, Maryland and when I visited, they had a 50% off yellow tags sale. Sundance twisted sleeve sweater, $19.99,
- [Causebox Reviews: Best of Causebox](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/causebox-reviews-best-of-causebox/) - I’ve been a Causebox subscriber since Summer 2018 and over the past couple years I’ve been introduced to some really great products. Sometimes a product tends to be a bit of a sleeper hit and other times I know immediately that I love it. I thought it would be fun to take a look back
- [February Fun: Snow Tubing at Liberty Mountain Resort](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/february-fun-snow-tubing-at-liberty-mountain-resort/) - As I mentioned in my 2020 goals post, I’m planning one weekend of fun for each month throughout the year. In January, we took a trip to Kingsmill in Williamsburg, VA for my mom’s birthday celebration. For February, we decided to do something a little closer to home… snow tubing! We were initially considering doing
- [More and More Pieces of Me](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/more-and-more-pieces-of-me/) - I wrote Pieces of Me way back in 2012, but in a way it feels like it was yesterday. If you haven't read it, I urge you to click through and check it out -- it's a more thorough review of my moles vs. melanoma saga. Back then I had four different moles removed and
- [Love It/Hate It: Eye shadow](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/love-it-hate-it-eye-shadow/) - It’s an age-old story… you have a product that you love and BOOM it gets discontinued. A long, long time ago there was this magical eye shadow that I used from Clinique. It was a liquid eye shadow that came in a little tube – you’d apply it to your eyelid with the applicator and
- [January Fun: A trip to Kingsmill in Williamsburg, VA](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/january-fun-a-trip-to-kingsmill-in-williamsburg-va/) - I mentioned in my 2020 goals post that I’m planning one weekend of fun for each month. Well, January was easy because my sister's, brother and I planned a weekend trip for our mom to celebrate her birthday! While I’ve been to Williamsburg, VA many times, I had not yet visited the Kingsmill Resort. My
- [My 2020 Goals](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-2020-goals/) - As I mentioned before, I don’t do resolutions. Instead, I like to pick specific and attainable goals to focus on for the year. I’ve been letting the idea of my 2020 goals marinate for awhile and I think I’ve finally come up with this year’s list. Rather than choosing a word, like “Balance” in 2017
- [Financial Goals: Tips I’ll be Following This Year](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/financial-goals-tips-ill-be-following-this-year/) - Did you know that almost 65% of American’s make New Year’s Resolutions? (source) Yup. And the top five categories for New Year’s Resolutions are: Health (39.2%), Self Improvement (31.64%), Money (29.81%), Love (16.51%), and Career (13.69%). I’m still working on my 2020 goals, but one of them is absolutely going to be to improve my
- [Goals Review: A Look Back at 2019](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/goals-review-a-look-back-at-2019/) - When it comes to annual resolutions, I just say no. Instead of lofty resolutions, I make goals. As in attainable things that make me feel good about myself. For 2019, I broke my goals into a set of Health goals and a set of Happiness goals. Now that the year has come to a close,
- [Unplugging for the Holiday](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/unplugging-for-the-holiday/) - I don't often take a break from the blog, but this year I am giving myself the gift of rest. I'm also talking a little time off work at my job -- I'm working on Monday and half of Tuesday, but then I'll be off for the rest of the week. I'm not going to
- [Clothing Purge Report: October, November, December](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-october-november-december/) - It’s Clothing Purge Report time again. Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. First a quick reminder… here’s my criteria for where I sell: Poshmark/eBay: items that are in perfect condition. My Instagram page: items that are in
- [My Style: Fall & Winter Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-fall-winter-favorites/) - I stopped sharing my monthly style posts back in September and then not long after I stopped sharing a daily outfit post on my Instagram account. After years of snapping a daily work outfit photo, it actually felt kind of weird to just… stop. But, I found myself getting kind of hung up on likes
- [I’m Done with Christmas Cards, I Think](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/im-done-with-christmas-cards-i-think/) - After a few years of going back and forth, I think I’m finally crossing ‘create and mail Christmas cards’ off my holiday task list for good. Last year, I came super-dooper close, but if you remember I did a Facebook vote (you can find the blog post here) and 62% of you still mailed out
- [Let’s Talk About Thrifting](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/lets-talk-about-thrifting/) - I’ve shared a lot about thrifting here on my blog and on my Instagram account, but I don’t think I’ve ever talked much about WHY I thrift. {Pssst, you can read about my previous thrifting adventures here} View this post on Instagram Love this from @ajtheillustrator! I did a quick thrifting stop this afternoon and
- [Philosophy Face Lotion... with a Boost](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/philosophy-face-lotion-with-a-boost/) - In the fall I was on a bit of a face lotion quest. I needed a new lotion, but like Goldilocks everything I tried was either too heavy, too light – nothing was just right. After some trial and error, I stumbled upon Philosphy’s Purity face lotion. I picked up a travel sized tube of
- [Addicted to Hand Knitting](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/addicted-to-hand-knitting/) - Remember back in October when I first learned how to hand knit a blanket (you can find it here)? Well, that experience totally kicked off an addiction and I. Can. Not. STOP. I looooove hand knitting. It’s soft and quick and the blankets are just so snuggly when you are done. I was initially frustrated
- [Jack’s First Musical: Aladdin at the Hippodrome](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-musical-aladdin-at-the-hippodrome/) - I’ve loved watching musicals as long as I can remember. I was in a few musicals in middle school and high school, and even minored in Theater in college. So, whenever I get the chance to see a really, really good show on Broadway or a touring production in DC or Baltimore I jump on
- [My Christmas Wish List](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-christmas-wish-list-2/) - Each year I have a terrible time coming up with a Christmas wish list. The problem is, if I want something… I stalk it until it’s on sale and then I just buy it for myself! So, when Christmas rolls around, I don’t know what to ask for. However, around this time each year my
- [Loving Right Now: Dollface](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-dollface/) - {Pssst, my Loving Right Now posts aren’t paid or sponsored or anything. They are just stuff that I’m totally digging now and thought you would like too. You can check out my previous posts here} So the one show I wanted to watch before I cancelled my Hulu subscription was Dollface. I’d seen a few advertisements
- [Loving Right Now: Instant Hotel (season 2)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-instant-hotel-season-2/) - I was recently sucked into a new show on Netflix and it was only 6 episodes… so I actually finished it within a month! Here’s a quick trailer for the show: Let me start by saying, I haven’t watched season 1 and from what I read it was totally different (and had different rules/prizes than
- [Loving Right Now: Brittany Runs a Marathon](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-brittany-runs-a-marathon/) - For my birthday this past weekend, Travis and I had a weekend away and it was fabulous! One of the things we love to do when we go to the Northern Virginia area is see a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse (you can order freshly baked cookies and cold milk to come out to you
- [Spoilers for the Winter 2019 Causebox](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/spoilers-for-the-winter-2019-causebox/) - One of the things I really like about Causebox is that they release spoilers before the box is out. This is pretty awesome because if you’re an annual member and not thrilled with the spoilers, you can pause your box! They just released the Winter 2019 Causebox spoilers, so let’s check them out together: Imani
- [Dressing Room Snaps: Nordstrom Rack](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-nordstrom-rack-2/) - You all gave me the feedback that you like it when I do my Dressing Room Snaps, so when I stopped by Nordstrom Rack the other day, I decided to do an impromptu dressing room photo shoot. But…um, with no makeup and a messy ponytail. Because… FASHION. Anyways, I went into Nordstrom Rack because I
- [AR Workshop: Countdown to Christmas](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ar-workshop-countdown-to-christmas/) - Lindsey and I are totally on a roll with our AR Workshop projects. First, we did a couple plank signs (see here) and then we went back and made our own chunky knit blankets (here they are). I follow the Annapolis AR Workshop on Instagram, so when I saw that they just came out with
- [Taylor Swift's Tiny Desk Concert](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/taylor-swifts-tiny-desk-concert/) - For some reason, I always forget about the Tiny Desk Concerts. But when I come across one, I typically love it… and want to watch a dozen more. So, in case you missed it, Taylor Swift recently sat down and did a Tiny Desk Concert for her Lover album and it was so wonderful. Alternating
- [Halloween at Work: Villains](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/halloween-at-work-villains/) - I honestly don’t remember the last time I dressed up for Halloween at work. Maybe never? Well at my current job, apparently they do Halloween. And by *do* Halloween, I mean they have a Halloween-themed movie playing in one of the conference rooms at lunchtime AND they pick a costume theme for the year. The
- [Family Time with the Cares Foundation](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-time-with-the-cares-foundation/) - Over the weekend, we had the opportunity to participate in a 5k walk at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. The walk was a fundraiser for the Cares Foundation and specifically benefited those with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). A friend of mine’s daughter has CAH and when she told me that they were doing the fundraising
- [Do You Have a Favorite Overnight Oatmeal Recipe?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/do-you-have-a-favorite-overnight-oatmeal-recipe/) - I’ve been trying to start my day better with a healthy and filling breakfast and I need some ideas! Usually in the summer, I tend to do a protein shake because I like the cold milkshake kinda thing when it’s a hot day. However, now that the weather is getting cooler, I’m craving warm stick-to-you-ribs
- [Jack Had ANOTHER Growth Spurt: My Pants Adventure](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-had-another-growth-spurt-my-pants-adventure/) - I swear, I just blogged about this in April when Jack grew out of all his size 6 pants. Which was just 7 months after he grew out of all his size 5 pants. At the time, Jack’s pants were suddenly a few inches too short… but since it was only April, I had to
- [My Face Lotion Quest](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-face-lotion-quest/) - I’ve been having a face lotion issue. Much like Goldilocks, everything was either too heavy or too light… but nothing was just right. For years and years and years, I used Origins A Perfect World lotion year-round. It was indeed *perfect* – not too heavy, not too light, not greasy at all. But then a
- [Do I need Hulu?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/do-i-need-hulu/) - We cut the cord from cable a few years ago, so we had been living with just Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Youtube on our television. Last year, Hulu ran a Black Friday sale where you could buy a year’s subscription for just $1 a month… so I went for it. I mean, a DOLLAR a
- [AR Workshop: Making My Own Chunky Knit Blanket](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ar-workshop-making-my-own-chunky-knit-blanket/) - Back in July, Lindsey and I made a couple awesome plank wood signs at the AR Workshop in Annapolis (you can read about it here). We had so much fun that when I saw that they were running a chunky knit blanket workshop, we immediately signed up! You can find an AR Workshop closest to
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Fall 2019 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-fall-2019-box-reveal/) - I feel like I’ve been looking forward to this box for ages and I’m so happy it’s finally here! About Causebox: Every season, members receive a limited edition curation of products from the leading socially conscious brands. Some of them are designed exclusively for Causebox. Each box is designed and filled with love. From the
- [Weird Memories that Live in my Head](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/weird-memories-that-live-in-my-head/) - Whenever I smell a skunk’s spray, I think of an episode of Baggage where a contestant said that she really loves the smell of skunk spray and if she sees a skunk while driving, she will ‘nudge’ it with her car so that it sprays it. Let me repeat. She will RUN HER CAR into
- [Work Style: September 2019](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/work-style-september-2019/) - September is always kind of a weird style month for me. I mean, I’m full-on ready for some fall style…but it’s still in the 90’s! So instead of rolling out all the sweaters and booties I do a one-two-punch of style: 1: I put all the items that will soon be too summary to wear
- [Dressing for a Work Gala](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-for-a-work-gala/) - One of the things I do at my Marketing Director job is to attend some fancy networking events. Usually, they aren’t *too* fancy and a regular work outfit is totally acceptable. Occasionally a fancier event will come up… which is what just happened. I had a “gala” to attend. The invitation said it was black
- [Pottery Fun](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/pottery-fun/) - Back before I had Jack, I used to love to make pottery. A friend and I took a class at a nearby studio, which then allowed us to use the studio whenever we wanted for our projects. Well, it’s been probably 15+ years since I sat down at a pottery wheel, so when my sister
- [Clothing Purge Report: July, August, September](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-july-august-september/) - It’s Clothing Purge Report time again. Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. First a quick reminder… here’s my criteria for where I sell: Poshmark/eBay: items that are in perfect condition. My Instagram page: items that are in
- [42](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/42-2/) - Every year on my birthday, I post an annual birthday picture. Some of you eagle-eyed readers may have already noticed my new photo because I switched out my sidebar blog photo with it... but here it is. Me at 42: If you feel like doing a little clicking, here is 41, 40, 39, 38, 37,
- [DIY: Studding a Denim Jacket](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-studding-a-denim-jacket/) - I think it’s pretty clear that I wish I was a Rockstar. I mean, give me a pair of studded motorcycle boots, some dark denim and a microphone and I’m a happy girl! As it is, my day job is NOT being an actual Rockstar, so I do need to dress a little less Living
- [Loving Fixer Upper… Is a Trip to Waco Worth It?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-fixer-upper-is-a-trip-to-waco-worth-it/) - I love HGTV. There is nothing more relaxing to me to turning on HGTV and just getting sucked into all the wonderful home décor tv shows. Of course, we don’t actually have cable anymore… so my HGTV addiction is pretty much limited to when we are staying in a hotel or on vacation (I’m already
- [Goldfish are the Enemy](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/goldfish-are-the-enemy/) - It all started with a toothache. When we were in Ocean City in August, Jack complained on and off that his tooth hurt. It would hurt for a bit and then stop hurting… and then hurt again. Mostly at night. He’d just been to the dentist 4 months before and I didn’t see anything when
- [Work Style: August 2019](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/work-style-august-2019/) - My plan was to share this post last week, but then I got all in a tizzy about the Anthropologie Labor Day sale and pushed it to this week. As you all know, I find it helpful to take a look back at the month’s outfits to decide which ones are working and which ones
- [Jack’s First Day of 2nd Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-2nd-grade/) - It’s that time again… I dusted off the chalkboard for the annual first day of school photo on the front porch: And just like that – BOOM – I have a 2nd grader in the house. The week before Jack started first grade, we went by the school to hunt down his new classroom and
- [Work Style: July 2019](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/work-style-july-2019/) - I enjoyed taking a look back at my June outfits last month, so I’m going to keep it up for my July work outfits too. As I mentioned previously, I share my daily look on Instagram, but I find it interesting to have a look at all my July outfits in one spot. This helps
- [My Style: June Favorite Outfits](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/style-june-favorite-outfits/) - I decided to do a little something different for this month’s My Style post. Instead of picking three of my favorite outfits from the month, I decided to show you what I wore to a professional conference last week. When I was deciding what to bring with me to the conference, I chose outfits that
- [My Style: Fall Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/style-fall-favorites/) - I don’t know if you noticed, but I stopped doing my monthly My Style posts. I liked them originally, but then I just started thinking that they were kind of boring and repetitive… so I haven’t done one since the summer. However, today I was thinking about Fall fashion and thought I’d throw together a
- [My Style: Summer Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-summer-favorites/) - Someone recently commented on an old My Style post, which reminded me that I used to write My Style posts… I stopped writing them about 2 years ago, because I was kind of bored of them (you can see my last one here). But now it’s been so long I’m thinking of resurrecting them on
- [My Style: Fall Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-fall-favorites/) - With the weather suddenly turning cold, it looks like it’s time for my fall favorites post. I resurrected the My Style posts in August when I did My Style: Summer Favorites and have decided to do them on a seasonal basis. Much like my summer post, I went through all my posted outfits from September,
- [My Style: Winter Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-winter-favorites/) - I put a note on my calendar to revisit the My Style series with a Winter Favorites post at the end of February. But it still kind of feels like we are in the middle of the winter, right? Is spring really coming?? I googled it (as I do) and the first day of Spring
- [My Style: Spring Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-style-spring-favorites/) - I have a massive Hawaii post in the works, but for today I’m sharing my favorite spring looks! I started doing this on a quarterly basis, and you can find my previous posts here: My Style: Winter Favorites, My Style: Fall Favorites , My Style: Summer Favorites. For my Spring Favorites, I went through all
- [Work Style: June 2019](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/work-style-june-2019/) - I started my new job at the beginning on June and one of the things that I was weirdly excited about was actually working outside of my house five days a week. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVED my work-from-home-in-my-pajamas days… but actually getting dressed up 5x a week is kind of fun. For now.
- [Anthropologie has an Extra 50% Off Sale Items!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/anthropologie-has-an-extra-50-off-sale-items/) - Okay, I wasn’t planning to post today, but then I saw that Anthropologie has an extra 50% off sale items for Labor Day weekend (8/28 – 9/2) and I wanted to make sure you all know about it! Anthropologie’s sale on sale is the BEST way to score amazing finds for a fraction of their
- [Survey Results & a Winner!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/survey-results-a-winner/) - Thank you to everyone who voted and/or commented on last week’s blog post asking for feedback. I appreciate each and every minute you spent clicking through and writing your comments! Based on your feedback… Pocketful of Joules will be going back to a 3x a week posting schedule! Out of the responses, the majority of
- [Okay, Now Let’s Make a Decision (and enter to win a prize)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/okay-now-lets-make-a-decision-and-enter-to-win-a-prize/) - Back in May I let you all know that I was going to switch it up here at Pocketful of Joules and go from a 3x a week blogging schedule to a 2x a week schedule for the summer. With my new job starting and life in general, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed and
- [Inspiration Fit Autumn Grab Bag Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/inspiration-fit-autumn-grab-bag-reveal/) - We’ve already established that I have a weakness for the Inspiration Fit grab bags, so let’s move on to the good stuff… the reveal! This time I approached my grab bag purchase in a more strategic way. They had 6 possible designs in the Autumn bag and I knew I really liked 3 of them,
- [Family Travel: Fun in Philadelphia… Legoland & The Franklin Institute](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/family-travel-fun-in-philadelphia-legoland-the-franklin-institute/) - Sometimes it’s nice to get away... even if “away” is just a few hours from your own house. Jack has been begging to go back to Legoland again this year, so we decided that instead of just driving to Plymouth Meeting, PA and back in the same day, we’d spend a night in the Big
- [Dyeing a Sweater (and a Couple Tank Tops)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dyeing-a-sweater-and-a-couple-tank-tops/) - When I shared my July Thrift Haul, I showed you a pretty J. Jill wrap sweater that I had thrifted for $4. I loved the slouchy shape of the sweater but there were two things wrong with it: (1) it was pink and (2) I wouldn’t be able to wear it to work because it
- [Peach Picking Fun](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/peach-picking-fun/) - One of the perks of living in the country is that we have a pick-your-own orchard about 20 minutes from our house. I last shared about our Fruit Picking Adventures FIVE years ago (wow, time flies… also look at that chubby little Jack!) Here we are 5 years later and we still love the opportunity
- [My Spur of the Moment Nordstrom Order Review](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-spur-of-the-moment-nordstrom-order-review/) - This is NOT a NSale post. You guys know how I feel about the Nsale and I pretty much avoid the whole darn thing out of principle. HOWEVER, one of those blogs that goes overboard with those sponsored posts shared a pair of shoes that I thought were really cute, so I decided to order
- [Mott & Bow Review: Jeans for Casual Friday's](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/mott-bow-review-jeans-for-casual-fridays/) - When a nice lady from Mott & Bow recently reached out to me about a potential review, I had to admit I had never heard of the brand. I did a little clicking and found that Mott & Bow has the goal of providing elevated basics... or more specifically premium grade denim jeans at a
- [Sunroom Before & After](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/sunroom-before-after/) - This post has been a long time coming and I’m so excited to share my new favorite room in the house with you! When we moved into our home almost 8 years ago, we were excited to have a sunroom… or three season room as some people call them. However, rather than turning into something
- [Reviewing the HGTV DIY Across America Workshop at the AR Workshop](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-the-hgtv-diy-across-america-workshop-at-the-ar-workshop/) - I love me some HGTV, so when my friend told me about an upcoming HGTV DIY Across America workshop I immediately signed up. The workshop was part of a partnership with AR Workshop Annapolis and Lindsey and I signed up to create our own plank wood signs. We had tons of options to choose from,
- [2019 Goals: a Half-Way(ish) Update](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/2019-goals-a-half-wayish-update/) - Can you believe it is more than half-way through 2019?! This year has just FLOWN by, which you can tell because my goals update didn’t end up happening in June… At the beginning of 2019, I gave myself a “word” of the year as well as a bunch of specific goals to focus on. When
- [Subscription Box Review: Summer 2019 She Lives Aloha Box](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/subscription-box-review-summer-2019-she-lives-aloha-box/) - As you all know, my husband and I had the most wonderful time on our Hawaiian vacation back in May. In fact, it took two whole blog posts to share all of our Hawaii fun and adventures (if you’d like to revisit them, click through for part one and part two). We absolutely loved Kauai
- [Summer Consignment Store Haul](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/summer-consignment-store-haul/) - I have another fun consignment store haul to share with you all! After running a 10k in early June, my friend Lindsey and I enjoyed a huge, delicious breakfast and then stopped by a nearby consignment store to poke around a bit. Just as our last visit (see it here) we both walked away with
- [Clothing Purge Report: May and June](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-may-and-june/) - It’s bimonthly Clothing Purge Report time! Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. First a quick reminder… here’s my criteria for where I sell: Poshmark/eBay: items that are in perfect condition. My Instagram page: items that
- [A Wedding Portrait (3 of 3)](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-wedding-portrait-3-of-3/) - I’ve mentioned that all three of my siblings happened to get married within a 9 month period of time. Well, the last wedding was over Memorial Day weekend, which means it was time for me to dust off my cross-stitching supplies and get to work on my third wedding portrait. You can see the first
- [My Emotional Roller Coaster](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-emotional-roller-coaster/) - Starting a new job is scary. And hard. First, there’s the “HOLY CRAP I know nothing” feeling going into it. Sure, I know marketing and I’ve been working in the industry for 20 years… but I haven’t worked for a law firm. And I haven’t worked for THIS law firm. Everyone is different. Expectations are
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Summer 2019 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-summer-2019-box-reveal/) - Last week I shared my Summer 2019 FabFitFun box… which was an absolute stinker. After that disappointment of a box, it was pretty great to receive one from Causebox that was NOT a stinker! About Causebox:Every season, members receive a limited edition curation of products from the leading socially conscious brands. Some of them are
- [Reviewing FabFitFun: The Summer 2019 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-fabfitfun-the-summer-2019-box-reveal/) - I feel like I’ve been waiting for this summer box FOREVER and it is finally here. This is my last box on my current annual FabFitFun subscription, so this will help me make my decision on whether I keep my subscription for another year or go head and hit the cancel button. Before we get
- [Dressing Room Snaps: Anthropologie](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-anthropologie-2/) - It’s dressing room snaps time again! I had a chance to stop by Anthropologie and check out all their newest stuff… so I took some photos to share with you all. Gabriela Ruffled Maxi Dress (find it here) Size worn: Large Price: $160 I saw this dress in the window and knew I would love
- [All About our Trip to Kauai, Part One](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/all-about-our-trip-to-kauai-part-one/) - Here’s your quick recap: Travis and I had wanted to go to Hawaii ever since our wedding and we finally booked it to celebrate our 10 (and a half) year wedding anniversary. It was also going to be our FIRST kid-free trip without Jack, who is 7 ½ years old. We decided to go to
- [All About our Trip to Kauai, Part Two](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/all-about-our-trip-to-kauai-part-two/) - In case you missed it, I shared Part One of our Kauai Adventures earlier this week. The post started getting so crazy long that I had to split it into two posts to keep from overwhelming you (… and me). Here’s Part One: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Let’s pick up where we left off… Sunday
- [Job Interview Style: Loving Leota Dresses](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/job-interview-style-loving-leota-dresses/) - As I was preparing for my first and second job interview, I did that thing where I basically tried on everything in my closet and threw it on the floor. Nothing seemed right. I wanted something where I felt professional and attractive and FUN. But I wanted to stay away from looking too girly or
- [The 2019 Wayfarer’s Annapolis 10k](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-2019-wayfarers-annapolis-10k/) - We did it again! Well, mostly. Kind of. Over the weekend, my friend Lindsey and I did the Wayfarer’s 10k in Annapolis. We ran it last year (read it here) and had a great time, so when it came up this year we immediately signed up. Last year the race premium was a backpack and
- [I’m Super Excited for a New Opportunity](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/im-super-excited-for-a-new-opportunity/) - Earlier this year, my entire work life was upended when my department went through a reorganization. I didn’t talk about it much online, but the stress leaked out a bit on my blog and Instagram posts (here’s one). I swear, I wasn’t trying to vague-book or get attention… I was just trying to share what
- [Back from Hawaii!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/back-from-hawaii/) - I’m BACK! My husband and I returned from Hawaii early this morning and I just woke up from a pretty fantastic 5 hour nap in my own bed. That red eye flight + a 6 hour time change is brutal! I posted a bunch of photos on my Instagram account (find it here) with each
- [My Favorite Summer Shoes: Salt Water Sandals](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-summer-shoes-salt-water-sandals/) - Keeping with the summer and vacation theme, I thought I’d share another one of my favorites with you. I’d been eying Salt Water sandals for YEARS and finally pulled the trigger and ordered a pair last year. I LOVE them! View this post on Instagram My Saltwater sandals.. in their element. 😜 #saltwatersandals A post
- [Swimsuit Shopping: My 2019 Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/swimsuit-shopping-my-2019-favorites/) - I last posted about my swimsuit shopping extravaganza in April 2018 (find it here) I knew I had a bunch of beach time coming up, so I wanted to add a couple new swimsuits to the mix. I ended up adding two new swimsuits to my collection at that time: The Boden Amalfi Bandeau Swimsuit
- [Feedback Needed, Please](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/feedback-needed-please/) - I’ve been writing here in this fun place I call Pocketful of Joules for over 8 years now. For much of that time, I’ve been publishing three posts each week. And I love it. And I love all of you guys who stop by! BUT. I’ve been a little overwhelmed lately and I’m thinking about
- [Who is Your Movie Star Crush?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/who-is-your-movie-star-crush/) - I thought it would be fun to talk crushes today! Specifically, do you have a movie star crush? Back when I used to watch a lot of television, I had a bunch of crushes. I would shoot heart-eyes at Booth from Bones, Sawyer from Lost, and Vaughn from Alias. {Apparently I have a thing for
- [The Frederick Running Festival Kid’s Fun Run](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-frederick-running-festival-kids-fun-run/) - This modeling behavior thing for your kids is really working! I’ve enjoyed running lots of races over the years and Jack even joined me at the Baltimore Running Festival in 2017 to do the Kid’s Fun Run race. However, he hasn’t really had much interest since then. It doesn’t help that they discontinued the kid’s
- [Elite Warrior Boot Camp Diary: The End](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/elite-warrior-boot-camp-diary-the-end/) - For a quick recap, I decided in an energetic moment to join a 6-week Elite Warrior Boot Camp at my gym. The boot camp was led by a trainer, Walter, and classes were held Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. A small group of people attended the private training classes, ranging from 4 – 8
- [Clothing Purge Report: March and April](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-march-and-april/) - It’s bimonthly Clothing Purge Report time! Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. I’ve been working extra hard this year to beat my 2018 total of $2,152… as an added incentive, I’ve been adding all my
- [Share Your Kauai Tips!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/share-your-kauai-tips/) - Back when Travis and I were planning to get married, it was our dream to get married in Hawaii. That didn’t work out, so then it became our dream to honeymoon in Hawaii. But then the heat pump at my townhouse broke. Sigh. So then, our dream became to go to Hawaii for our 10-year
- [Loving Right Now: The Umbrella Academy](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-the-umbrella-academy/) - You guys know by now that I love my comic book movies. I ate up Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Luke Cage, etc on Netflix. OF COURSE I love the Marvel franchise and can’t wait for Avengers: End Game. But to hold me over, I’ve fallen in love with a new series on Netflix, The Umbrella Academy.
- [Running the 2019 Sole of the City 10k](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/running-the-2019-sole-of-the-city-10k/) - Why do I keep signing up for these races? The last time I ran outside was October, when I did the Baltimore Running Festival 5k. The last time I ran a 10k was in June, when I did the Wayfarer’s Annapolis 10k. I was supposed to run the Across the Bay 10k in November… but
- [Loving Right Now: Approval Junkie by Faith Salie](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-approval-junkie-by-faith-salie/) - A few weeks ago I mentioned that I had a delicious library trip and shared my pickings with you all. One of the books I grabbed on a whim was Approval Junkie: Adventures in Caring too Much by Faith Salie. I had never heard of Faith Salie before, but after reading the book jacket, I
- [My Favorite No Show Socks for Sneakers](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-no-show-socks-for-sneakers/) - I’m super picky about my socks. I typically don’t like ‘no show’ socks because they immediately slip off the back of my ankle and then bunch under my foot until I pull them out and throw them across the room. Normally if I’m wearing a pair of slip-on shoes like Toms, I just go barefoot.
- [My Living Room Update: Switching Old with Older](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-living-room-update-switching-old-with-older/) - After doing a bit of an update to my Den in mid-February (read it here), I got the urge to attack another room in our house. The urge intensified when I noticed that our gigantic ottoman in our living room was starting to look super worn in the corners. Here’s the before of the space,
- [Using Poshmark for Kid’s Clothes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/using-poshmark-for-kids-clothes/) - I swear this happens once a year and it always throws me off… suddenly Jack has grown out of all his pants. They fit fine one day and then BOOM suddenly there are like 3 inches of ankles showing. He is currently in the ‘only wearing track pants’ stage of boy life, so I typically
- [Saying Goodbye to Crazy Ex Girlfriend](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/saying-goodbye-to-crazy-ex-girlfriend/) - Anyone out there watch Crazy Ex Girlfriend? It’s on the CW (and Netflix) and I’ve been watching it since the very beginning thanks to the CW app. The show follows Rachel Bunch (executive producer and all around awesome lady, Rachel Bloom) – she appears to ‘have it all’ in the first episode and feels like
- [Elite Warrior Boot Camp Diary: The Halfway Point](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/elite-warrior-boot-camp-diary-the-halfway-point/) - In case you missed it, I decided to join a 6-week Elite Warrior Boot Camp at my gym. I’ve been in a bit of a gym rut, so I thought that working with a trainer in a small group might be just the thing to get me motivated again. I picked the 3-day-a-week option, so
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Spring 2019 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-spring-2019-box-reveal/) - I was planning to share this last week, but got all excited about my Trunk Club... so here it is this week! Let's take a look at the Spring Causebox! About CAUSEBOX: Every season, members receive a limited edition curation of products from the leading socially conscious brands. Some of them are designed exclusively for
- [April Fool’s Day](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/april-fools-day/) - I don’t do April Fool’s Day. I find most pranks to be just mean. I don’t like feeling like someone is trying to trick me. And I don’t like fake announcements. Especially pregnancy announcements. I like to think that people are telling me the truth and not trying to get one over on me… so
- [Allergy Eyes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/allergy-eyes/) - Oh my gosh, it’s only March and my allergies are killing me! I wear gas permeable (aka hard) contact lenses and by the end of the day I wish I could pop out my eyes along with the lenses and give them a nice wash in the sink. I already take Zyrtec every night year-round
- [Elite Warrior Boot Camp Diary: Week One](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/elite-warrior-boot-camp-diary-week-one/) - I mentioned earlier this month that I was thinking of doing some sort of March Fitness challenge to get me out of my rut. Well, that Friday at the gym I noticed a private group working out with a trainer in one of the rooms and decided to ask about it. I ended up speaking
- [Reviewing FabFitFun: The Spring 2019 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-fabfitfun-the-spring-2019-box-reveal/) - This is the week of my quarterly box reveals! I received both my FabFitFun box AND my Causebox, so I can’t wait to show you all what is inside. I’ll post the Causebox review later this week, but let’s get started with FabFitFun! Before we get into the goodies, here is a quick overview of
- [Date Weekend Fun in Northern Virginia](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/date-weekend-fun-in-northern-virginia/) - This past weekend, my parents generously kept Jack overnight while Travis and I had ourselves a bit of a date weekend. I HIGHLY recommend getting away for even a night if you can, because even if you are only an hour or so away from home (like we were) it is such a mental refresh!
- [How to Make Your Own Fabulous DIY Facinators](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/how-to-make-your-own-fabulous-diy-facinators/) - And yes, I know the title of this post is a bit redundant… but I wasn’t sure whether to go with make your own facinators or DIY facinators, so I went with both! And why are we talking facinators at all? Well, my sister had a tea party themed bridal shower! For those keeping count,
- [The BEST $8 Black Tights](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-best-8-black-tights/) - I am a lover of black tights. But they have to be a certain kind of black tights. They must be stretchy and not rip or run. Also, they have to be totally, completely opaque. And they have to be less than $10. On a Target run a few months ago I came across their
- [Inspiration Fit Spring Grab Bag Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/inspiration-fit-spring-grab-bag-reveal/) - Much like Maren Morris sings in Rich, “I told myself I wouldn’t do this again… but how much you wanna bet I’m going to do this again…?” Sigh. And now that song is in my head. Let’s have a sing-a-long: I ordered my first Inspiration Fit Mystery Bag back in June (see the reveal here)
- [A March Fitness Challenge. Maybe.](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-march-fitness-challenge-maybe/) - A couple weeks ago I was feeling kind of… pudgy. Apparently I had myself a bit of a fluffy February. So, I was thinking maybe I could spice things up with a fitness challenge for March. I was calling it “MARCH into Fitness” and would do a corny eyebrow raise for my husband’s benefit. But
- [My Cold Weather Cozy Essentials](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-cold-weather-cozy-essentials/) - Most of us are in the thick of the cold weather yuck. You know… snow, ice, freezing rain, sky-high heating bills. It’s months like this that make me want to pack and move someplace warm. I thought I would share some of the cozy stuff I use to get through the season. My Barefoot Dreams
- [Clothing Purge Report: January & February](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-january-february/) - It’s bimonthly Clothing Purge Report time! Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. I started my Clothing Purge Reports in April 2018 and when I put together my 2018 totals, I realized that my sales of
- [My Magpie Tendencies](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-magpie-tendencies/) - I like sparkly things. Fun fact: magpies have a reputation for stealing jewelry and other bright shiny objects. However, a study came out in 2014 that proved that they DON’T actually prefer shiny things. So yeah, that’s your dorky fact of the day… Anywhoo… I’m cool with being a bit of a magpie (as defined
- [My Den Update: The AFTER](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-den-update-the-after/) - A couple weeks ago I shared my den with you (read it here). While it was one of my favorite rooms in the house, it needed some work with an undersized rug that I no longer liked, too much clutter, and a weird corner area. To remind you, here was the before: I was hoping
- [Jack is 7!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-7/) - Each year on Jack’s birthday I get a little teary as I remember his birth story and the month we spent in the NICU. If you are a more recent follower, you totally can’t tell looking at my giant child that he was born at just 31 ½ weeks! Well, here we are, 7 years
- [Awkward Prepubescent Valentine’s Day Memories](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/awkward-prepubescent-valentines-day-memories/) - We don’t really do much for Valentine’s Day in my house and I’m totally cool with that. Typically, my husband will bring home some grocery store flowers and a little candy for us all to share, and that is more than fine by me. I’ve told him before not to waste money on the fancy
- [Learning About My Strengths](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/learning-about-my-strengths/) - Recently at work I was tasked with taking the StrengthsFinder 2.0 Gallup test. Have any of you done this? Basically it is a short book that comes with a special testing code. You read the first bit about the reasoning behind the test, take the test, and then use the rest of the book to
- [A Redecorating Urge](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-redecorating-urge/) - I was originally going to do this blog post as more of a before-after kinda of thing, but I decided to take you all through the thought process with me. While I’ve done little bits of redecorating here and there, there haven’t really been any big changes in our house for a while. Part of
- [Earworm: Nothing Breaks Like a Heart](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/earworm-nothing-breaks-like-a-heart/) - Okay, I’m a little late to the game but I am OBSESSED with Miley Cyrus’ new song. Her voice is absolutely amazing and it kind of reminds me of old-school Dolly Parton. Here’s the official music video: And yeah, I have some butt envy too. I mean, COME ON Miley. Perfect voice AND a perfect
- [My Never-ending Stress Headache](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-never-ending-stress-headache/) - Every so often, I get a stress headache. You know, the ones that live at the base of your neck and climb up to your skull? Basically you get so stressed and your shoulders are clenched so high that the tension just invades your head. Boom, stress headache. The technical term is tension headache and
- [Trunk Club Review: Revisiting a Dress](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-revisiting-a-dress/) - A couple weeks ago, I shared my Trunk Club: Office Style box. I had two finalists – a blouse and a dress – but ultimately decided to pass on both of them. The dress was super cute, but… it was pink. This is the Girl Meets Glam Edith Midi Dress ($178) and I really liked
- [A Wedding Portrait for my Sister](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-wedding-portrait-for-my-sister/) - If you remember all the way back to last month, I shared all about my sister’s fabulous wedding cruise. Once we returned, I planned to make her a special wedding portrait (like the one I made my brother) and I kept putting it off for a bit. I finally sat down and sketched out the
- [My Favorite Insoles for Warm & Toasty Feet](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-insoles-for-warm-toasty-feet/) - I hate cold feet. And we are right now in that crappy part of winter where basically ALL of me is cold, including my little toes. When I’m working from home, I can bundle up in blankets and slippers… but when I work at an office I need to be a *little* more presentable. Note
- [My Papa Verde Obsession](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-papa-verde-obsession/) - Have you ever become obsessed with something from a restaurant? Did you try recreating it at home… or stalk the internet looking for recipe dups? Yeah, that’s me with the Jason’s Deli Papa Verde sweet potato. I tried it for the first time last year and then went back again and again… until suddenly it
- [Are you Obsessed with Tidying Up with Marie Kondo?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/are-you-obsessed-with-tidying-up-with-marie-kondo/) - Netflix is brilliant. I mean, think of how many people have New Year’s resolutions to purge stuff out of their house and then BOOM Tidying Up with Marie Kondo shows up on their Netflix account. Brilliant! In case you are in the dark, here is the trailer: Isn’t she adorable?! This little sprite of a
- [Dressing Room Snaps: Anthropologie](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-anthropologie/) - I love doing these little dressing room snaps posts. It’s like taking a friend with me into the dressing room to give me feedback! A couple days after Christmas I dropped into Anthropologie to check out their ‘30% off everything on sale’ sale and did a little mini session. Oh and I just checked and
- [Reviewing Causebox: The Winter 2018 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-winter-2018-box-reveal/) - I’ve been looking forward to the Winter Causebox ever since I saw the very first spoiler, so I was so excited to open the box the moment it was delivered to my door! Unlike my feelings about FabFitFun (that the boxes are getting worse and worse…), I have been more and more impressed with my
- [Clothing Purge Report: 2018 Totals](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-2018-totals/) - I put together my very first Clothing Purge Report at the beginning of April as part of a Selling Clothes: Where, How and What post. I thought it would be interesting to do the opposite of a ‘haul’ post and show you all how items leave my house. I liked it so much that I
- [Trunk Club Review: Office Style](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-office-style/) - I wasn’t planning to order a Trunk from Trunk Club. Really, I wasn’t. And then I saw Mary Poppins Returns with my friend and basically drooled over Mary’s outfits the entire movie. Then, the very next day I got an email from Trunk Club asking if I’d like a Mary Poppins Returns inspired Trunk. Um…
- [Talking About My 2019 Goals](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/talking-about-my-2019-goals/) - No, not resolutions. GOALS. As in attainable things. Things that make me feel good about myself… not things that make me feel like crap. View this post on Instagram Let’s talk resolutions... please don’t use the New Year as a way to torture yourself. Don’t beat yourself up. Don’t make crazy goals because you feel
- [Revisiting 2018 in My 146th Post of the Year](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/revisiting-2018-in-my-146th-post-of-the-year/) - With the year coming to a close, I usually spend a week revisiting some of my most popular posts from the last 12 months. Rather than spending an entire week revisiting 2018, I decided to just throw together one post of all the favorites. Today’s post is the last of 2018, which brings me to
- [What I Bought at the TJMaxx Yellow Tag Clearance Sale](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/bought-tjmaxx-yellow-tag-clearance-sale/) - You know how people say that you don’t go into TJMaxx looking for something specific, because awesome stuff will just find you? Wait. That’s a saying, right? Whatever… it totally is now. Anyways, I had some time to kill before a doctor’s appointment last week so I hit up the local TJMaxx. My goal was
- [Movie Review: Mary Poppins Returns](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/movie-review-mary-poppins-returns/) - Last night I had the opportunity to go to a screening of Mary Poppins Returns. My friend, Lindsey and I made a girl’s night out of it with dinner and a movie on a Monday night… so fantastic! By the way, the crispy brussels sprouts appetizer at the Cheesecake Factory is SO GOOD! There’s bacon
- [Poll Results: How Often Does Your Elementary School Aged Kid Shower?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/poll-results-how-often-does-your-elementary-school-aged-kid-shower/) - Last week I was feeling super lazy and was trying to get out of throwing Jack into the shower, so I thought I’d procrastinate by running a random Facebook poll… Jack is typically on an every-other-day shower schedule most of the year. We bump it up to an every-single-day schedule in the summer when he
- [Reviewing FabFitFun: The Winter 2018 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-fabfitfun-the-winter-2018-box-reveal/) - I just received my Winter FabFitFun box, which means it’s box reveal time! Before we get into the goodies, here is a quick overview of FabFitFun: Boxes come on a quarterly basis and cost $49.99 each. To upgrade to a ‘select member’ you just pay for a year at once (rather than quarterly), it’s usually
- [My Worst Outfits of 2018](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-worst-outfits-of-2018/) - Each morning I’ve gotten into the habit of taking a quick outfit photo and posting it to Instagram. I like doing this for a few reasons. #1: It helps me see what I’m wearing and NOT wearing. This helps me when it’s time to purge my closet, AND when I’m considering purchasing something new (or
- [Celebrating My Sister’s Wedding with a Family Cruise](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/celebrating-my-sisters-wedding-with-a-family-cruise/) - We had the BEST time last week on our amazing cruise! I’ve actually been putting off writing this post because I’ve just been savoring it and don’t want to admit that it’s over. As I’ve mentioned before, this is a year of weddings. My brother (Jason) got married in September, my sister (Kelsey) is getting
- [Reviewing Color Street Nail Polish Strips](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-color-street-nail-polish-strips/) - In my imagination, I’m one of those people with beautify painted nails. However, in reality… I never really bother with making them pretty. My toenails are painted year-round, but my fingernails are typically just trimmed short without polish. I got a gel manicure in September for my brother’s wedding and it looked fantastic, which made
- [Clothing Purge Report: October & November](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-october-november/) - It’s bimonthly Clothing Purge Report time! Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I also like to show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. I also like to do a purge round-up to keep myself thinking about what else can be purged from my closet! You can
- [Out of Office](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/out-of-office/) - I am currently out of the office. I will not be available at all. Not by phone, or email, or Facebook, or Twitter, or Instagram, or carrier pigeon. I’m turning off my phone and sticking it in a safe for an entire week. It’s going to be weird, but it is a MUCH NEEDED social
- [Are you Black Friday Shopping?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/are-you-black-friday-shopping/) - Every year I refuse to start my holiday shopping until after Thanksgiving. But then, there is Black Friday madness. And Cyber Monday. It works out well for me since I tend to do the majority of my gift shopping online… but it’s also kind of overwhelming! I've never been the type to stand in line
- [Movie Review: Ralph Breaks the Internet](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/movie-review-ralph-breaks-the-internet/) - Last night my family had the opportunity to go to a screening of the new Wreck-it Ralph movie, Ralph Breaks the Internet. Besides the fact that someone thought it would be appropriate to bring an infant to the screening (and didn’t take the child outside when it was crying...), we had an amazing time! We
- [Reviewing Overtone Vibrant Orange Conditioner: 6 Month Update](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-overtone-vibrant-orange-conditioner-6-month-update/) - Back in May, I published a super full and wordy review of Overtone’s Vibrant Orange conditioners (both the deep conditioner and the daily conditioner). You can find it here. Long story short, I love being a redhead… but hate the upkeep that comes with dying my hair red. I was looking for a way to
- [What Is the Best Gift You Have Ever Received?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/what-is-the-best-gift-you-have-ever-received/) - So, I’ve obviously had Christmas on my mind. Last week I did a poll on Facebook to find out everyone’s thoughts on sending out holiday cards. I feel like over the years I receive less and less cards and was thisclose to not doing it any more. I had 60 of you vote and here
- [Not Running This Year’s Across the Bay 10k](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/not-running-this-years-across-the-bay-10k/) - For the second year in a row, my friend Lindsey and I registered to do the Across the Bay 10k. This was actually going to be our third 10k of the year – we did the Sole of the City 10k in April and the Wayfarers Annapolis 10k in June. For someone who always said
- [Talking about Stuff and MORE MORE MORE Messaging](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/talking-about-stuff-and-more-more-more-messaging/) - I like stuff. I like buying pretty clothes and wearing them. I like decorating my home with pretty things. But more and more I keep thinking about how much stuff there is out in the world… and in my house. Don’t worry, I’m not about to start trying to sell you on some sort of
- [Inspiration Fit Christmas Mystery Grab Bag Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/inspiration-fit-christmas-mystery-grab-bag-reveal/) - I first gambled on an Inspiration Fit “Mystery Bag” back in June (read it here). At the time that bag cost $25 and contained “a combination of tanks, shirts, sweatshirts, bags, headbands for a $100 value.” I received four tank tops – I gave two away in a blog giveaway and I’ve been wearing the
- [Another Baltimore Running Festival 5k](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/another-baltimore-running-festival-5k/) - I feel like I’ve run at the Baltimore Running Festival a dozen times or so, but I was going back through my posts and photos and it appears that this is just my fifth time. I say *just* but HECK YEAH for me making myself run at the festival five times! My first visit to
- [Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/celebrating-10-years-of-marriage/) - My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary on Friday! That’s right TEN YEARS of marriage. In a way it seems like the time has flown by, but also it’s hard to remember a time where I was without him. In honor of our 10 years, I went through my photos and found
- [Disneyland, a Netflix Hub and a WB Tour… Oh My!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/disneyland-a-netflix-hub-and-a-wb-tour-oh-my/) - {This post is not sponsored, but the trip was paid for by Netflix DVD… so I want to put that out front and center for transparency. I was not required to blog about the trip, or Instagram it, or tweet it, but I did anyways because it was AWESOME and how could I not share
- [Celebrating My Brother’s Wedding](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/celebrating-my-brothers-wedding/) - I’ve mentioned before, this is the year of weddings for my family. First, my brother got married in September, my sister will be getting married in December, and then my other sister will be getting married in May. So yeah, that’s a lot of wedding cake! Also, I get to be in all the weddings
- [Reviewing Overtone: Vibrant Orange Deep Treatment](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-overtone-vibrant-orange-deep-treatment/) - {This is NOT a sponsored post. Also, it’s really long and detailed… because when I was looking for reviews I couldn’t find anything that gave me specifics!} You guys, being a not-natural redhead is SO frustrating! I paid a crap-load of money at my salon to go back to red and just three weeks later
- [Reviewing CAUSEBOX: The Fall 2018 Box Reveal!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-fall-2018-box-reveal/) - I finally received my fall CAUSEBOX! I saw the spoilers back in August and have been waiting… and waiting… and waiting for this box to ship. They had an issue with one of the items in the box getting ruined, so the box went out much later than it usually would. It’s finally here though,
- [I’m Going to Disneyland!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/im-going-to-disneyland/) - You guys, I AM SO EXCITED! Right now as you are reading this, I am on a plane flying to California. I recently mentioned that I’ve been working with Netflix DVD for the past couple years. I love working with them and they always make me feel so valued and appreciated. Well, now I’m feeling
- [Go to TJMaxx and Marshalls for Exercise Clothing!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/go-to-tjmaxx-and-marshalls-for-exercise-clothing/) - {This is not a sponsored post, I just really love TJMaxx and Marshalls!} Yeah, I basically said it all in the title of this post. But I really think that most people don’t realize how great the exercise clothing sections are at TJMaxx and Marshalls! I’m coming up on 3 months of going to the
- [A Ted Talk Recommendation & My Thoughts on Style](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-ted-talk-recommendation-my-thoughts-on-style/) - I’m not even sure how I came to follow Stasia Savasuck on Instagram. Maybe because she also enjoys thrifting? Or she’s a mom? Or she sees the world though a haze of positivity? I like her posts and how she approaches life. I like her style, which is a combo of fun, pretty and comfortable.
- [Trunk Club Review: Hit Me Baby One More Time](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-hit-me-baby-one-more-time/) - When I asked for a Trunk last month for my Birthday (you can read my review here), I really wanted to love something. You know the whole ‘treat yoself’ thing. But, it was not meant to be… so I sent everything back. A couple days later I received an email from my stylist asking if
- [Sewing is Not Scary](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/sewing-is-not-scary/) - First off, I am not what you would consider a great sewist (I was going to say sewer, but the internet tells me that sewist is now the proper word and less likely to be confused with the place that takes water and waste away in the city). I’m not even a good sewist. I’m
- [Clothing Purge Report: August & September](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-august-september/) - It’s time for my bimonthly Clothing Purge Report! Rather than just showing you what I purchase, I like to also show you what items leave my house and how I sell or donate them. I also like to do a purge round-up to keep myself thinking about what else can be purged from my closets!
- [Reviewing FabFitFun: The Fall 2018 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-fabfitfun-the-fall-2018-box-reveal/) - I just received my Fall FabFitFun box, which means it's box reveal time! Before we get into the goodies, here is a quick overview of FabFitFun: Boxes come on a quarterly basis and cost $49.99 each. To upgrade to a ‘select member’ you just pay for a year at once (rather than quarterly), it’s usually
- [41](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/41-2/) - Each year on my birthday, I post an annual birthday picture. If you feel like doing a little clicking, here is 40, 39, 38, 37, and 36. And now, I'm 41.
- [Feeling Like a Rockstar: My Pinup Photo Shoot](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/feeling-like-a-rockstar-my-pinup-photo-shoot/) - Years and years ago, I remember thinking that it would be fun to do a pinup photo shoot. But I would never do it. I mean, I’m not skinny enough. I basically only have two poses. And I’m dreadful at trying to ‘be sexy’ in photos… instead I look mad. Or constipated. Or just terribly
- [Another Laundry Improvement](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/another-laundry-improvement/) - Almost exactly 2 years ago I posted about my *groundbreaking* idea of having two laundry baskets in my closet (read it here). Sure, it wasn’t rocket science, but since implementing my new approach I have shrunk my clothing by accident probably 98% less often. There was one issue though. After washing my ‘no dryer’ items,
- [My Back to School Organization Tricks](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-back-to-school-organization-tricks/) - I’m one of those ‘everything has its place’ people... but I’m also a mom to a 6-year-old boy. Our house isn’t SUPER organized like the ones you see pinned all over Pinterest (do people even live there??), but it also typically doesn’t get super messy. With the start of school, I thought it would be
- [Opinions Needed: Should I take my summer clothes off Poshmark?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/opinions-needed-should-i-take-my-summer-clothes-off-poshmark/) - We’ve talked about the different ways I sell my clothes a few times previously (here and here). I started my Poshmark account in January and have been selling a a few items each month. I’m a little conflicted on how to move forward though, so I’d love your thoughts! Right now, I have a bunch
- [Trunk Club Review: My ‘tricky pieces’ Birthday Trunk](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-my-tricky-pieces-birthday-trunk/) - I always like to set myself up a Trunk Club delivery just in time for my birthday each year. It’s a nice way to usher in fall and also treat myself a little. For this year’s birthday Trunk, I decided to try something a little different. Instead of asking my stylist to send me a
- [Jack’s First Day of 1st Grade](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-first-day-of-1st-grade/) - It’s that time of year again… back to school photos! I have a first grader! We visited the school on Friday and met Jack’s new teacher, so he was ready for his first day of school. She had a cute photo booth set up, so of course Jack wanted to take a few silly photos.
- [Summer Clothing Refresh: Last Hurrah](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/summer-clothing-refresh-last-hurrah/) - The end of August to beginning of September is always a weird time for my closet. In my mind, I’m like ‘bring on the pumpkin spice lattes and scarves!’ but in reality the Maryland is still holding onto summer weather until almost October. Each year when the weather suddenly does its change into Fall, I
- [Fall CAUSEBOX: 3 Spoilers!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/fall-causebox-3-spoilers/) - Right before the Summer CAUSEBOX was released, I went ahead and treated myself with a year subscription with some of my ‘I sold a bunch of stuff on Facebook/Poshmark’ money. I loved the Summer box (you can find my full review here), and have been patiently waiting for the Fall box spoilers. They were just
- [What do you eat for lunch?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/what-do-you-eat-for-lunch/) - With the summer ending, it is the perfect time for me to get back on track with packing lunches. Not only Jack’s, but my own! I’ve fallen out of the habit of preparing all my lunches at the beginning of the week and I need to get back to it. It’s difficult though because I’m
- [I Earned my Master’s Degree!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/i-earned-my-masters-degree/) - I feel like I just recently wrote the post telling you all about how I decided to go back to school to get my Master’s degree (read it here). I also feel like that was ages ago. It’s interesting how fast and slow life goes by sometimes. I tried not to write much about my
- [DVD Netflix: Celebrating 20 Years!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dvd-netflix-celebrating-20-years/) - Did you all know that I do a little blog moonlighting over at DVD Netflix? I totally geek out over movies on a regular basis, so I enjoy having the opportunity to blog about it over on the DVD Netflix blog. Check out my latest post on My 6 Favorite Movie Musicals... Wolverine singing and
- [Mask Mondays & My 3 Favorite Face Masks](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/mask-mondays-my-3-favorite-face-masks/) - I posted a silly photo on my Instagram stories recently and called it Mask Mondays… and then I realized I haven’t really posted much about my favorite face masks at all. I think it’s probably been around 6 – 8 months since I’ve started setting a reminder on my phone to do a mask each
- [Purging by Vote: Dresses](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/purging-by-vote-dresses/) - I tend to have a bit of a rotating closet. I’ll find something for a steal, wear it a bit and decide to release it back into the wild. Or sometimes, I’ll find something and keep it forever and ever… but that’s less likely. On days that I go into an office for work, I
- [Results of the Dress Purge Voting!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/results-of-the-dress-purge-voting/) - Remember earlier this week when I asked you to vote on which dresses I should purge from my closet (you can find it here) if you skipped that one? Here were the three dresses you all voted on: And here are the voting results: So, it looks like Dress A is outta here! I just
- [Loving Right Now: Summer Lovin’](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-summer-lovin/) - It’s been a few months since I’ve done a Loving Right Now post, so I figured it was time to share a few more things that I’m currently enjoying! {Pssst, my Loving Right Now posts aren’t paid or sponsored or anything. They are just stuff that I’m totally digging now and thought you would like
- [Reviewing Indochino: A Custom Bespoke Suit for My Husband](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-indochino-a-custom-bespoke-suit-for-my-husband/) - Back in April, I asked you all for some suggestions on where to buy fancy husband clothes. We have two weddings coming up within the next few months and my husband has NEVER owned a nice suit. Ever. It seemed like to perfect time to buy him a suit that fits him perfectly. And then
- [I Got Over My Mom Guilt and We Joined a Gym](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/i-got-over-my-mom-guilt-and-we-joined-a-gym/) - So yeah. Our family totally joined a gym. Here we are on our first day... {Look close and you can see Jack in the reflection taking the photo!} Day 1 at our new gym! #fitmom #joulesgetsfit A post shared by pocketfulofjoules (@pocketfulofjoules) on Jul 8, 2018 at 8:35am PDT My husband and I haven’t been
- [Clothing Purge Report: June & July](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-june-july/) - I posted my first Clothing Purge Report for April & May (you can find it here) and thought it was a fun way to keep track of what leaves my house… rather than just showing what I purchase. So, let’s keep it up with a June & July report! Here’s my criteria for where I
- [5 Tips for Dressing for a Work Conference](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/tips-for-dressing-for-a-work-conference/) - Almost every year, I enjoy the opportunity to attend an industry-specific conference for work. I’ve been going to a conference pretty much once or twice a year for about 19 years now… which is A LOT of air conditioned classrooms! When I attended my conference in Boston last month, I realized that I’ve done a
- [A Better 2018: Using Free Resources](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-better-2018-using-free-resources/) - Instead of doing specific resolutions for 2018, I’m just trying to make each aspect of my life a little better. Here’s what I’ve done so far: A Better 2018: Stop Hoarding the Good Stuff A Better 2018: Unfollow the Hate Reads A Better 2018: Make More Friend Plans A Better 2018: Make it Easier to
- [Trying on Bras with True&Co](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trying-on-bras-with-trueco/) - I love trying out new things, whether it be a personal stylist in a box, yummy spreadable cookies or a kit to make my own lip balm. Last week I asked my readers if there was a company, service or item that they were dying to see me review and Katherine suggested I try out
- [More True&Co Love](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/more-trueco-love/) - Okay guys, I just got my second order of bras from True&Co and I’m in LOOOOOOOVE. Like that gushy annoying kind of love where you want to just make googley eyes and shout about it from the rooftops. If you remember from my first try, I liked the bras I was sent but nothing fit
- [4 True&Co Favs and a Giveaway](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/4-trueco-favs-giveaway/) - I’ve talked about True&Co a couple times before, here and here. However, now that I’ve lived in their stuff for a while, I wanted to give you my list of favorites that have stood the test of time. If by ‘test of time’ I mean wearing their stuff nonstop. Washing it. Then wearing it some
- [Gone Beachin’](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/gone-beachin/) - I would have hung a Gone Fishin’ sign, but I don’t fish. I beach. So, I went with Gone Beachin’. I’ve been keeping up a schedule of blog posting 3x a week for most of the last 7 years. Not this week. I’m going to the beach and I’m taking a break. If you miss
- [How Much My Husband Allows Me To Spend on Clothing & No Buy July](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/how-much-my-husband-allows-me-to-spend-on-clothing-no-buy-july/) - This was just going to be a "No Buy July" post. But then I was talking to a co-worker about it and she asked if I was doing No Buy July because my husband told me not to spend money and then my head popped off and fire came out of my body and I
- [Super Cheap DIY: Bra Extender](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/super-cheap-diy-bra-extender/) - I think I mentioned that I have some weddings to attend soon: my brother and his fiancée are getting married in September, and then my sister and her fiancé are getting married in December. Both of my bridesmaid dresses require a strapless bra and I basically hate strapless bras. The only one that I can
- [Reviewing CAUSEBOX: The Summer 2018 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-causebox-the-summer-2018-box-reveal/) - After years of only getting the FabFitFun box, I recently had a weak moment and ordered another quarterly subscription box: CAUSEBOX. They released a few spoilers for the Summer 2018 box and I loved every single one of them…so I bit the bullet and bought myself a subscription with some of my ‘I sold a
- [DIY: Super Easy Flag Pallet](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/diy-super-easy-flag-pallet/) - I was literally putting off this project for MONTHS. First, my husband brought home a pallet and it wasn’t exactly what I wanted. Then, he brought home another pallet and it was do-able… but still not pallet perfection. I had resigned myself to doing the project with a sub-par pallet, when he came home with
- [Products that Suck](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/products-that-suck/) - Okay, maybe the products don’t actually suck… but they certainly didn’t work the way I wanted them to. I figured that since I enjoy sharing products I love; it would also make sense to share a few products that I certainly do NOT love! Item #1: Dark Spot Corrector Cream by Whitening Labs I
- [Running & Winning the Crab 5k](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/running-winning-the-crab-5k/) - Okay, first of all. You all know I’m a slow runner. I didn’t win the 5k. But. I did win the costume contest. This was my third year running the Crab 5k and enjoying the beer and crab festival afterwards. This year, I ran it with my brother, Jason, and his fiancé, Jaclyn. Unlike previous
- [Date Night Fun: Def Leppard, Journey and Gambling](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/date-night-fun-def-leppard-journey-and-gambling/) - Oh my gosh you guys, we had such a fantastically fun weekend! Def Leppard and Journey are currently on tour, so on a whim I decided to buy tickets for when they came to Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, MD. When I told my husband about our Rocking date, we joked that he’d totally have
- [Jack’s Last Day of Kindergarten](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jacks-last-day-of-kindergarten/) - In order for you to really experience this with me, you need to read this: The Story of Jack And look at this: Okay, everyone is in the right set of mind now. Here is Jack on his first day of kindergarten vs his last day of kindergarten: And now I have a first grader.
- [Reviewing FabFitFun: The Summer 2018 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-fabfitfun-the-summer-2018-box-reveal/) - When I shared the spoilers for this quarter’s FabFitFun box, I knew it was looking to be a good one… but OHMYGOSH it is so good! Before we get into the goodies, here is a quick overview of FabFitFun: Boxes come on a quarterly basis and cost $49.99 each. To upgrade to a ‘select member’
- [Do You Have a Favorite Product for (gasp) Aging Skin?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/do-you-have-a-favorite-product-for-gasp-aging-skin/) - Man, this getting older thing is rough. I’ve pretty much given up on wearing high heels and my body sounds like a cracking drum solo when I stretch in the morning. Of course, it’s better than the alternative… So, as I’m getting older I’m trying to do even better at taking care of my skin.
- [FabFitFun Summer 2018 Box Spoilers & a $10 off code!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/fabfitfun-summer-2018-box-spoilers-a-10-off-code/) - I was so excited to see some spoilers for the upcoming FabFitFun Summer 2018 box, so I wanted to share them with you all too! I LOVE the FabFitFun subscription boxes and I’ve been getting them almost since the very beginning. In fact, this is the only subscription box I still get… and it still
- [Inspiration Fit Mystery Bag Reveal and a Giveaway!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/inspiration-fit-mystery-bag-reveal-and-a-giveaway/) - Over Memorial Day weekend I was clicking around Facebook and an advertisement for Inspiration Fit “Mystery Bags” kept coming up in my feed. After a few times of seeing it, I clicked though and saw that they were offering a grab bag of 3 – 5 items for $25. Each grab bag was said to
- [Traveling Fun: Share your Boston Tips!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/traveling-fun-share-your-boston-tips/) - I’m being sent out for a work conference at the end of the month, which isn’t really much of a hardship. I feel like quite the grown up when I fly off on a plane all by myself with just my carry-on and no husband or kiddo. Then, I get a fancy hotel room ALL
- [The Wayfarer’s Annapolis 10k](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-wayfarers-annapolis-10k/) - I am so happy to say that I completed my THIRD 10k over the weekend and it was my best one yet! You may remember that I ran my first 10k last November with the Across the Bay 10k. It was a run over the Bay Bridge and was surprisingly fun for knocking out 6.4
- [Boden’s Kassidy Dress: Online vs In-Person](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/bodens-kassidy-dress-online-vs-in-person/) - I’ve been keeping clear of Boden lately (besides swimsuits) because I was trying to purge my wardrobe for a bit before adding new items. They must have noticed my absence though, because they sent me a postcard in the mail for 20% off any full priced item. Well, don’t mind if I do! So, after
- [Clothing Purge Report: April & May](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/clothing-purge-report-april-may/) - Back at the beginning of April, I shared my first Purging Report, with Selling Clothes: Where, How and What. In that post, I explained my five main ways of purging clothing: Poshmark, eBay, FB Sale Groups, ThredUp and donating. When the weather warmed up, I finally did my closet switch over from my winter clothes
- [Trunk Club Review: My ‘Bring on Spring’ Trunk](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-review-my-bring-on-spring-trunk/) - In true Maryland fashion, spring came late and now it’s basically a spring/summer hybrid! I’m happy with it though and totally celebrating the fact that I can finally pack away my fleece-lined tights. It’s been a while since I’ve gotten a Trunk Club trunk from my stylist, so I put in an order for a
- [My Favorite Drugstore Mascara](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-drugstore-mascara/) - When it comes to makeup, I’m not too fancy. On workdays I wear eyeliner, an eye shadow stick, mascara, eyebrow fill-in pencil and a bit of power to take away any shine from my lotion. On non-workdays, I’m usually bare-faced. Since I only use a few products, I’m super picky about them. Especially my mascara.
- [The Slow Death of Blogging](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-slow-death-of-blogging/) - The internet has been proclaiming that blogging is dying for the last 5 years. Or maybe even more. With lots of other social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, etc, people have been moving towards the micro-blogging of their thoughts. Lots of those rockstar bloggers have closed shop. Lots of people have just gotten bored of
- [I Finally Found My Perfect Jean Shorts…for $27!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/i-finally-found-my-perfect-jean-shortsfor-27/) - For the last few years, I’ve been kind of low-key obsessed with finding the perfect pair of jean shorts. Or “jorts” if you’re fancy. I’ve tried dozens on in stores, I’ve bought thrifted pants and cut them down myself, I’ve bought pre-cut thrifted (and non-thrifted) shorts. But still, something was always lacking. They’d either be
- [Movie Review: Life of the Party](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/movie-review-life-of-the-party/) - Earlier this week I had the opportunity to go to a screening of the new Melissa McCarthy movie, Life of the Party. I made a girl’s night out of it and met up with my friend LeeAnne for cocktails and food before heading over to the movie theater. You guys. Let me just say, it
- [Using Stitch People to Make My Little Stitch Family](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/using-stitch-people-to-make-my-little-stitch-family/) - When my spring semester of my master’s program ended a few weeks ago, I was getting the major urge to do something crafty. I remembered that I had an embroidery book from a couple years ago and always meant to make a family portrait, so I figured it was a great time to finally do
- [My Favs: Sunscreens](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favs-sunscreens/) - With the weather warming up and lots of beachy vacations on the horizon, let’s talk sunscreen! While it seems silly to reiterate the importance of a good SPF, I can give you a few really good reasons why sunscreen is super important to my family: I’ve had 6 moles removed from by body and 4
- [My Allergies are Trying to Kill Me](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-allergies-are-trying-to-kill-me/) - Every year right around my ‘dating anniversary’ with Travis, my allergies hit me like a ton of bricks. Usually a couple days after April 20th I suddenly feel awful… and this year is no exception. Due to the cold weather, it kicked in a week later than normal, but OHMYGOD why is the air trying
- [The Hard Cider 5k](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-hard-cider-5k/) - I love a good 5k. It’s so nice to get outside in the beautiful weather and get in a workout without really feeling like it. Add in some alcoholic hard cider… and it’s even better! The Hard Cider 5k was held at the Hauser Estate Winery, home of Jack’s Hard Cider, about 15 minutes outside
- [Swimsuit Shopping: My Favorites](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/swimsuit-shopping-my-favorites/) - Okay, first of all… you guys are so freaking awesome. I ordered a few swimsuits online (in various different sizes because OF COURSE you can’t just wear the same size everywhere…) and decided to post a photo so my followers on Facebook and Instagram could help me decide which ones to buy. You guys were
- [A Better 2018: Make it Easier to Save Money](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-better-2018-make-it-easier-to-save-money/) - Instead of doing specific resolutions for 2018, I’m just trying to make each aspect of my life a little better. Here’s what I’ve done so far: A Better 2018: Stop Hoarding the Good Stuff A Better 2018: Unfollow the Hate Reads A Better 2018: Make More Friend Plans For this month, I’m going with: Make
- [I Did the iPhone Battery $29 Replacement Deal & it Was a Pain the Butt](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/i-did-the-iphone-battery-29-replacement-deal-it-was-a-pain-the-butt/) - Do you all remember when Apple came out a few months ago and was basically like, ‘um, we totally slow down all your phones. Our bad. We’ll cut the rate of a replacement battery to $29 to make up for it”? If not, you can read the press release here. I have an iPhone 6s
- [Not a Real Blog Post, Just a Silly Picture](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/not-a-real-blog-post-just-a-silly-picture/) - I planned to have an actual blog post for you today, but it's Finals week for me and after work and finals... I don't really have much brain power left. However, I did just get the race photos from the 10k I ran over the weekend (blog post here) and holy crackers did I have
- [A Storage Situation for all my Overflow Pantry Needs](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-storage-situation-for-all-my-overflow-pantry-needs/) - When we moved into our house 6 years ago, I was pretty excited to have an in-kitchen pantry. I organized it back in 2013 and it pretty much stayed exactly the same ever since. Which, I guess, means that the organizers I bought worked really well. The problem is Costco. I try to only go
- [#TheJoulesPurge and a Giveaway!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/thejoulespurge-and-a-giveaway/) - Now that the weather is finally warming up, I feel like it’s a great time to launch the spring version of The Joules Purge! I did it for the first time in the fall (you can check out the initial post here) and was thrilled to end up with a closet full of clothes that
- [I ran the Sole of the City 10k with No Preparation & Didn’t Die](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/i-ran-the-sole-of-the-city-10k-with-no-preparation-didnt-die/) - No matter how many times I say I’m going to actually prepare for a race… I don’t. Whether it be my first 5k after popping a baby out of my hooha (find it here) or my first 10k ever (here's that post) I always register with the best of intentions, and then do literally nothing
- [My Anthropologie ‘Sale on Sale’ Steals](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-anthropologie-sale-on-sale-steals/) - Over the weekend I had an appointment at the Apple store to get my battery replaced and was shocked to find out that it would take TWO HOURS, even with an appointment. They took my phone and threw me out into the mall to waste two whole hours… so I decided to hit up the
- [Don’t Cha Wish Your Pantry Was Neat Like Me](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dont-cha-wish-your-pantry-was-neat-like-me/) - Um, can you tell I’ve been rocking out to my Britney Spears station on Pandora again? I was totally going to call this post Pantry Porn, but then I got worried about the weirdo pervs who might find this post while looking for some boobies in a pantry so I changed it to a play
- [My Favorite V-neck T-shirts are on SALE](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/my-favorite-v-neck-t-shirts-are-on-sale/) - Let’s talk t-shirts. When I’m not at work, I am a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl. Or sweatpants and t-shirts. Or leggings and t-shirts. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down…comfort is pretty darn important to me. Also, I’m incredibly picky about my t-shirts. They have to be the perfect softness of cotton and
- [Advice Needed: Men & Boys Dress Clothes](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/advice-needed-men-boys-dress-clothes/) - I’ve mentioned that I have some fun wedding activities coming up – my brother and his fiancée are getting married in September and then my sister and her fiancé are getting married in December (and yes, I googled when to use fiancée vs fiancé ). I’m in both weddings and will be wearing a long bridesmaid
- [Selling clothes: Where, How and What](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/selling-clothes-where-how-and-what/) - I often post about my thrifting finds and other shopping scores, but I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about how/where I get rid of my unwanted clothing items. So, I thought it would be fun to kind of do the opposite of a ‘Thrift Haul’ post… more like a ‘What Purged’ post instead.
- [Loving Right Now: Armchair Expert](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-armchair-expert/) - When it comes to celebrity crushes, I have a few. The Rock, obviously. Chris Pratt, when he’s being a superhero. And Dax Shepard. There are more, but they fluctuate according to what I’m watching. I first started my Dax crush when I saw Without a Paddle. That movie, by the way, is still one of
- [Our 3rd Year in a Row Visiting Great Wolf Lodge](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/our-3rd-year-in-a-row-visiting-great-wolf-lodge/) - I’ve talked about Great Wolf Lodge before, with our first visit here for Jack’s 4th birthday and then a follow up visit for Jack’s 5th birthday. We were going to skip it this year, because we had a kid birthday party for Jack, but then they were running a really good special and I decided
- [Red Again](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/red-again/) - Hair update. Before. After. Boom. Red again.
- [A Better 2018: Make More Friend Plans](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-better-2018-make-more-friend-plans/) - Instead of doing specific resolutions for 2018, I’m just trying to make each aspect of my life a little better. Here’s what I’ve done so far: A Better 2018: Stop Hoarding the Good Stuff A Better 2018: Unfollow the Hate Reads For this month, I’m going with: Make More Friend Plans I’m busy. I work
- [Turning a Traditional Embroidered Mexican Dress into Something Else](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/turning-a-traditional-embroidered-mexican-dress-into-something-else/) - You guys, I saw this dress at the thrift store yesterday and I HAD to have it: The entire thing is handmade and the flower embroidery is absolutely stunning. I also love the shade of green. Basically I just grabbed it and made 'heart eyes' at it. Oh, and it was $11.99 marked down to
- [Ordering Jeans Online is Awful](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/ordering-jeans-online-is-awful/) - I mentioned a few weeks ago that my favorite pair of jeans has been getting a bit worn (Quick & Easy DIY: Patching Distressed Jeans). I was able to patch them, but now I’m kind of afraid that it’s only a matter of time before their super, soft and thin denim just shreds into pieces.
- [Loving Right Now: What I’m Binging on Netflix](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-what-im-binging-on-netflix/) - {Pssst, my Loving Right Now posts aren’t paid or sponsored or anything. They are just stuff that I’m totally digging now and thought you would like too. You can check out my previous posts here} A couple months ago I told you about my Lost Girl binge on Netflix. I finished devouring that show when I
- [Reviewing FabFitFun: The Spring 2018 Box Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/reviewing-fabfitfun-the-spring-2018-box-reveal/) - It’s FabFitFun unboxing time! The FabFitFun quarterly box is the only subscription I still keep and for good reason… it’s always pretty fabulous! Before we get into the goodies, here is a quick overview of FabFitFun: Boxes come on a quarterly basis and cost $49.99 each. To upgrade to a ‘select member’ you just pay
- [Today is the Second to Last Time I Ever Complain about Midterms](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/today-second-last-time-ever-complain-midterms/) - You guys, it’s midterms week. Yup. This week both of my Master’s classes have assigned me pages and pages of essays to write. While working. While wife-ing. While mom-ing. Weeks like this are when I wonder WHY I ever thought it would be a good idea to earn my Master’s degree. WHAT WAS I THINKING?
- [Sprializing Zucchini](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/sprializing-zucchini/) - Let’s talk about zucchini noodles. Or zoodles if you're fancy. I’ve known about zoodles for a while, but they always seemed kind of time consuming. Then, I tried some at our local Noodles & Company and decided to look into exactly how time consuming they really are. If by ‘look into’ you mean, see a
- [Secondhand Style Challenge: How’d it Go?](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/secondhand-style-challenge-howd-go/) - If you remember back at the beginning of February, I gave myself a little challenge for the month. I decided to combine my love of thrifting and style with my very own style challenge where I’d wear at least one secondhand item every single day. So, how’d it go? Pretty awesome… except when I didn’t
- [Quick & Easy DIY: Patching Some Over-Distressed Jeans](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/quick-easy-diy-patching-distressed-jeans/) - As most people do, I have a favorite pair of jeans. They are a pair of Lucky Brand Brooke Legging Jeans that I picked up for a steal at TJ Maxx over the summer. They are a lighter wash than I usually go for, but they are so incredibly soft and broken in, so I
- [Dressing Room Snaps: Anthropologie ‘Sale on Sale’](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-anthropologie-sale-sale/) - You guys like my dressing room pictures, right? Well, I had to stop in Anthropologie over the weekend to make a quick online return, so I decided to poke around their sale section. They are currently running a ‘sale on sale’ promotion where all sale items are an additional 25% off. Let’s check out some
- [FabFitFun Style Box Review](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/fabfitfun-style-box-review/) - Okay guys, you know how I used to LOVE getting clothing subscription boxes? I tried Stitch Fix (you can read all the reviews here), as well as a bunch of other companies. Once I started with Trunk Club (you can read all the reviews here), I kind of let everyone else go because they were
- [How to Have a Closet Full of Clothes You Love](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/closet-full-clothes-love/) - Let me start off by saying that my closet is still a work in progress. I still make mistakes with some item purchases and I still have items in my closet that need to be donated. However, I’ve improved! Over the past 6 years, I’ve done a pretty darn good job of purging my closet
- [Product Review: A $26 Bluetooth Speaker That is Worth Every Cent](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/product-review-26-bluetooth-speaker-worth-every-cent/) - We are an iPhone family. For years both my husband and I have had iPhones for both our personal phones, as well as our work phones. We have also had a few iPods floating around the house for music listening. For the past 6+ years, I have had an iHome in my kitchen with an
- [A Crafty Superhero Party](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/crafty-superhero-party/) - As I mentioned last week, we had our very first kid birthday party for Jack over the weekend. We’ve gotten out of it for the last few years by going on a family weekend to Great Wolf Lodge, but now that Jack is in kindergarten he insisted on having a party. Over the past few
- [Jack is 6!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/jack-is-6/) - Each year on Valentine’s Day when people are sharing their warm & fuzzies about their significant other, I think back to 6 years ago when I was in labor with Jack. I was at 31 ½ weeks of pregnancy and was desperately trying to keep the kid in my belly. But, my little lover boy
- [A Better 2018: Stop Hoarding the Good Stuff](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/better-2018-stop-hoarding-good-stuff/) - Instead of doing specific resolutions for 2018, I’m just trying to make each aspect of my life a little better. Here’s last month’s post: A Better 2018: Unfollow the Hate Reads For this month, I’m going with: Stop Hoarding the Good Stuff. I have a basket where I keep a bunch of Good Stuff. You
- [A Flu Update, My Experience with the ThredUp Clean Out Bag & What I Got With My Payout](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/flu-update-experience-thredup-clean-bag-got-payout/) - Sorry for that totally unintentional blogging break. I was struck down with the flu last Monday and both my body and my brain basically shut down. For the first three days, I pretty much just lay in bed (either overheating or shivering) and stared into space. I couldn’t even read a book. Or watch television.
- [Happy Groundhog Day!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/happy-groundhog-day/) - Happy Groundhog Day from Countess Von Nibbles! Punxsutawney Phil says 6 more weeks of winter, but the Countess thinks he needs to go chuck himself. 😂 #yesilaughatmyownjokes #groundhogday A post shared by pocketfulofjoules (@pocketfulofjoules) on Feb 2, 2018 at 6:11am PST
- [Emma & Chloe Subscription Box: January Reveal](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emma-chloe-subscription-box-january-reveal/) - This month is the last month of my Emma & Chloe jewelry subscription. To be honest, after last month’s brewhaha I’m actually kind of glad for this subscription to end. Here are all my Emma & Chloe reveals: September reveal October reveal November reveal December reveal (and brewhaha) Let’s check out the January Box: The
- [Loving Right Now: Lost Girl](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/loving-right-now-lost-girl/) - {Pssst, my Loving Right Now posts aren’t paid or sponsored or anything. They are just stuff that I’m totally digging now and thought you would like too. You can check out my previous posts here} You guys, I’m on QUITE the Netflix binge right now. My husband and I have a few shows we watch
- [A Health Setback](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/a-health-setback/) - If you’ve been following along on the blog, you’ll know that I found out in early-September that my cholesterol was crazy-high. Like, OHMYGOD high. So, my doctor put me on a low dose of medication and had me meet with a nutritionist to figure out a diet to help lower it back down the normal
- [Booties, Booties, Booties Walking Everywhere!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/booties-booties-booties-walking-everywhere/) - Yeah, I’m pretty obsessed with the title of this post. Anyways, let’s talk booties! I’m a huge fan of booties this time of year and I have a few pairs that I’ve been wearing nonstop. They’re comfortable. They’re cute. And they aren’t super expensive. Favorite Booties #1: Lucky Brand Bartalino Bootie, $69.99 My Trunk
- [6 Tips for Buying on Poshmark](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/6-tips-buying-poshmark/) - Okay, first of all… I am in no way a Poshmark expert. I’ve just made a few purchases for myself and put together a post of what I wish I knew when I started. Poshmark is a website/app where people are able to sell their clothes and accessories. When you sign up, you get your
- [The Lollypop Incentive](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/the-lollypop-incentive/) - Back in the late-summer I started a new incentive program with Jack and it’s been working so well I wanted to share it with you. I call it the Lollypop Incentive… and it all started with a bag of old lollypops we had left over from potty training. Every morning when I would go in
- [Trunk Club: A Fitness & Athleisure Trunk for those New Year’s Resolutions!](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/trunk-club-fitness-athleisure-trunk-new-years-resolutions/) - Did you make a New Year’s resolution to exercise more in 2018? Yeah, me too. I’ve mostly got a handle on this healthy eating thing, but my nutritionist also wants me to work out 4 – 5 times a week to help lower my cholesterol. You know what makes it easier for me to exercise
- [Boot Improvement: Adding $15 UGG Insoles](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/boot-improvement-adding-15-ugg-insoles/) - A few years ago I decided I really wanted a particular pair of UGG motorcycle boots, so I was super stocked when I found them on eBay for a steal. They are about a ½ size too big for me, but I have gotten a ton of wear out of them during the cold/rainy/snowy/icy winters.
- [Emma & Chloe Subscription Box: December Jewelry Reveal & Some Misleading Advertising](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/emma-chloe-subscription-box-december-jewelry-reveal-misleading-advertising/) - If you remember my November Emma&Chloe reveal, you may be asking why I’m talking about a December box when I cancelled my subscription. Well, just a couple days after I cancelled, they ran a super awesome Black Friday sale, so I jumped back in for three more months. I was super excited to receive December,
- [A Better 2018: Unfollow the Hate Reads](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/better-2018-unfollow-hate-reads/) - Instead of doing specific resolutions for 2018, I’m just trying to make each aspect of my life a little better. For example, instead of having a goal like “run 100 miles” like I did last year, my goal is to do the 5k and 10k races I really enjoyed last year… and then add a
- [Dressing Room Snaps: A Winter Trip to the Boden Outlet](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/dressing-room-snaps-winter-trip-boden-outlet/) - Back in May 2017, my friend Jenni and I made a little pilgrimage to the Boden Outlet in Pittston, Pennsylvania. You can read the full post here. While we had a wonderful time trying on all the spring/summery goodness, we decided that we also needed to do a winter trip. We finally were able to
- [Upgrading my FitBit Alta with a Fancy New Band](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/upgrading-fitbit-alta-fancy-new-band/) - I’ve had my FitBit Alta for a couple years now and really like it. I wear it on workdays to remind me to get up from my desk and walk around more. I also love wearing it on trips where I can track the ridiculous amount of miles I end up walking. I have this
- [December Wrap Up: What I Wore](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/december-wrap-wore/) - It’s time for my (very last) monthly wrap up where I show you the outfits I wore throughout the month. My reasoning behind doing the wrap up is that whenever I check out other bloggers wrap ups, I’m always inspired by the different ways they style the same items over and over again. So, hopefully
- [Revisiting 2017: Top Random Posts](http://www.pocketfulofjoules.com/revisiting-2017-top-random-posts/) - With the year coming to a close, I thought I’d take this last week of 2017 to revisit some of my most popular posts from the last 12 months. So join me in checking out my most popular Random Stuff posts… maybe you missed them the first time around so it’s all new to you!

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