Archives for June, 2010
Cloth diapers are something I intend to try with this baby, and somehow I even managed to get the husband on board! The main reasons I want to use cloth diapers are to reduce waste, to limit Baby’s exposure to toxic chemicals (so gross what goes into disposables), and for the cuteness factor. You can [...]
Sometimes it is a really good thing that I don’t have money in my bank account… Vintage Chanel at Billion Dollar Babes – I normally prefer the classic quilted Chanel handbag (which is in the sale as well), but I love this turquoise and fringe for summer. Chanel sale going on now! Betsey Johnson at [...]
Gala Darling: A Filofax Love Affair! I am so gay (happy!) for organizing, and Gala has me fiending for the perfect day planner. A couple made my wish list. The Seventeen Magazine Project is really, really cool in that “I wish I’d thought of that!” way. The House of Wood: DIY Artwork: City Chic Jen [...]
I saw this Triple Star Ring by Maison Martin Margiela on Nylon Blogs. At $275, I’m sure I will never actually own it, but perhaps someone will put something similar up on Etsy? These Modern Tribal Hoops by Urban Outfitters are kind of perfection. Going perfectly with my turquoise obsession, they also feature my other [...]
I am contemplating writing regular “Unpopular Opinions” posts for this blog. Not only is controversy interesting and good for traffic, it seems like a lot of my thoughts end up falling on the unpopular side anyway. The concept of ‘Alternative’ Housewife was tongue-in-cheek built around the fact that my opinions don’t quite fall in with [...]
I recently received several dog barrettes from Maiden America for Rufio to wear and review. Aside from being pretty, the clips are designed to stay in place even on dogs who don’t tolerate accessories, which includes Ruf. While he doesn’t mind clothing most of the time, anything beyond that he is less than a fan [...]
The past two weeks have been really slow for exciting articles – For some reason this week it really picked up! Lots of links on lots of topics so scroll through and I’m sure you’ll find at least one or two that pique your interest. Misikko: How to Find the Right Salon. My current salon [...]
I follow the Kardashians (I’m a huge Khloe fan), but why does Kim have to say such dumb things. I mean, she says a lot of dumb things on Twitter, but I had to post something about this gem from today: While I agree that a tabletop diaper change is unappetizing, why is Kim Kardashian [...]
I received CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast eye shadow as a BzzAgent, and I would give it a better rating than most reviews I’ve read. While the shadow color is very creamy, I think it would stay in place with a good primer. I tested it using a mineral powder primer on my eyelids, although not a [...]
The Thrifty Poet: Featured Blog: Bachman’s Sparrow Interview with one of my favorite bloggers. Ecouterre 5,500-Year-Old Leather “Sneaker” Discovered in Armenia—World’s Oldest? Gala Darling: Happy Birthday Hank Williams, & Introducing Dolly Darling! As a very prominent blogger, Gala Darling has a lot of influence, and I’m thrilled that she chose to adopt a pup. She [...]
This afternoon we hit up my father-in-law’s house for the first BBQ of the season, and today’s Look of the Day is my husband Donny. He bought this shirt for $10 this winter and had been waiting to wear it – Today was a wonderful 80 degrees, perfect for steak, grilled corn on the cob [...]
When I saw a Matt & Nat sale pop up in my inbox yesterday, I had to scope it out immediately. I’ve been lusting after a Matt & Nat handbag for years but always found an excuse not to purchase. Browsing the sale lazily in bed yesterday morning, I fell for two bags on the [...]
I hadn’t been thrift shopping in what seemed like forever, so I was excited to shop a bit when we dropped off some donations at Goodwill on Monday. I made off with this pair of brand new gold wedge sandals, a small silver chain necklace and this silky scarf in perfect summer colors. The small [...]
Considering it was still raining on Friday night, I was skeptical of the weather report claiming it would be 70 and sunny for the Rose Festival on Saturday, but it was actually hot outside by noon. Before heading downtown, D and I ran some errands and hit up the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market to mingle, [...]
Refinery 29: Heels That Give Back? Toms Shoes Releases A Line Of Wedge Espadrilles Which style is your favorite? Freelance Switch: 8 Legal Issues for Bloggers: Part 1 & Part 2 I’m not sure these issues even existed when I first got into the blogging world (although 4. Student Bloggers was always on my mind), [...]
I have been on the hunt for the perfect sandals that are both trendy/stylish and comfy (read: pregnant feet friendly). These “Marcinstocks” Marc by Marc Jacobs clog sandals are from last year and I feel they’d be the perfect go-with-anything summer shoe. My self esteem can only withstand so many wears of Old Navy flip-flops. [...]
Free Samples Free samples are fairly easy to come by online. Logical Harmony does a weekly freebies roundup and you can also Google (“free beauty products”, “free baby products”) or scour the backs of print magazines for offers. Be wary of any offer that asks for credit card or other personal information. Most samples giveaways [...]
The second week of May a friend and I attended an American Apparel Rummage Sale at the Portland Convention Center. Boy was it disappointing. I heard it cleared out in the afternoon hours but just the checkout line that morning was an hour long. And there was hardly anything worth buying, definitely nothing worth standing [...]
Blogger, web designer and housewife living in Portland, OR. Avid thrift shopper, writer, lover of arts and crafts, salmon sashimi, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Expecting a baby boy in September. 
