DONATION RESOURCE // Wishing Wings Boutique

Who remembers that feeling as a teen wanting to pick out just the right outfit for a special occasion? And that magical feeling when you nailed the look from head to toe?

In an effort to provide that experience for teens within the foster care system, Ginger Summer launched the Wishing Wings Boutique in Lebanon, Indiana.

Ginger has been a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) since 2017 which has given her the insight that youth within the system face many challenges. She said, “ I have seen kids go to new homes with nothing more than the clothes on their back or a trash bag full of ill-fitting odds and ends. Going to a new home without proper resources can be stressful and scary even for older kids who are often forgotten when it comes to donations, relocation needs, and other support.” This led her to open Wishing Wings Boutique so that all children have access to essential resources and give them a sense of dignity. Ginger shares a little more about Wishing Wings Boutique and how the community can lend a helping hand.

Organized | RESOURCESGracie GrouzardSeptember 14, 2022The Baer Minimalist, LLCDonation Resources, Kids, Closets, Recycling, DeclutterComment

DONATION RESOURCE // Project Play Inc.

Many parents might agree that toys have a superpower where they seem to multiply overnight…not to mention appear under our bare feet when we least expect it (we’re looking at you, Legos). When we work in homes where there is an abundance of toys that are no longer be pulled out to play with, we love being able to share the impact that Project Play Inc. has on the community (and set up a Donation Pick-Up while we’re at it).

Project Play Inc. takes donated toys and redistributes to children and families in need. The team at Project Play Inc. works diligently to meet the needs of kids who do not have toys or books to use. Angie Lacy, Occupational Therapist, Preschool Teacher and Founder of Project Play, took the time to share with us what Project Play Inc. does and how we can rehome our toys and books while benefitting the greater community.

Introducing The Annual Heirloom Album

According to a Business Insider projection: People would take one hundred billion more photos than the prior year.

And that projection was for 2017.

Five years ago.

One hundred billion more photos.

Before smartphones, we didn’t carry around cameras 24 hours a day. I can list the top five photos that defined my childhood on one hand. Don’t ask me to choose the top five photos of my daughter’s first month of life.

While the number of pictures we snap is staggering, it’s so great, right?! Who cares if I blink anymore! Snap another! Sun in your eyes? Let’s just adjust our position and let the camera do the work (#portraitmode). I love love love what smartphones now offer us.

Brass Monkey | Decorators' Show House Recap

For the past 6 years, the St. Margaret’s Guild has produced the country’s longest running Decorators’ Show House & Gardens Event. It has been an annual tradition for my husband’s stepmom and me to walk through the doors and celebrate design within the Indianapolis community.

So imagine my delight when I was asked to participate this year, collaborating with Erin Moore from California Closets.

The Everewear Style Box | A Review

Now that we’ve raved about how Everewear is revolutionizing fashion, I can’t wait to walk you through my personal experience of ordering a style box!

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellFebruary 22, 2022The Baer Minimalist, LLCFashion, Everewear, consignment, MinimalismComment

Sustainable Fashion is Everewear

Do you love sustainable fashion and secondhand shopping, but dread the work of the treasure hunt experience? What if there was a way to find clothing that was tailored to your style without the hassle of the hit-or-miss experience in a thrift shop? Let us introduce you to Everewear (pronounced everywhere), a new way to experience secondhand shopping!

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellFebruary 8, 2022The Baer Minimalist, LLCFashion, consignment, Minimalism, EverewearComment

DONATION RESOURCE // G.L.A.M.

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellDecember 17, 2021The Baer Minimalist, LLCDonation Resources, DonateComment

Acts of Connection Advent Calendar

Organized | HOLIDAYS, Organized | PARENTHOODMaria BaerNovember 29, 2021The Baer Minimalist, LLCHolidaysComment

The Baer Minimalist's Annual EXPERIENCE Gift Guide

Organized | HOLIDAYSMaria BaerNovember 22, 2021The Baer Minimalist, LLCHolidays, Gift GuideComment

DONATION RESOURCE // Mars Hill Arts Center

Have you ever looked inside your craft box and thought to yourself, what on Earth will I ever use these for? Maybe you have a pack of pipe cleaners or googly eyes, or maybe even a whole stack of construction paper? Well have we got news for you - we’ve located the perfect place for you to put all of your crafting supplies to good use!

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellNovember 19, 2021The Baer Minimalist, LLCDonation Resources, Donate, Holidays, CraftsComment

DONATION RESOURCE // Helping Veterans And Families (HVAF)

Organized | RESOURCESKamy MitchellNovember 11, 2021The Baer Minimalist, LLCDonation Resources, DonateComment

Four Reasons Why I Rent My Wardrobe

Organized | LIFEMaria BaerNovember 3, 2021The Baer Minimalist, LLCNuuly, Clothing Rental, Closets, FashionComment

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