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From Pennies to Plenty

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Arlene
August 30, 2026
little notes

From Pennies to Plenty: A New Chapter

Arlene
August 30, 2026
little notes
From Pennies to Plenty: A New Chapter

You may have noticed that things are changing around here. In this post, I share what’s coming to the blog.

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Arlene
August 25, 2026
everyday life

From Tree to Table: Our Masumoto Family Farm Adopt-A-Tree Experience

Arlene
August 25, 2026
everyday life
From Tree to Table: Our Masumoto Family Farm Adopt-A-Tree Experience

Here’s a look at what it's actually like to participate in the Masumoto Family Farm Adopt-A-Tree program.

Tagged: fruit picking

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Arlene
August 1, 2026
ballet

Ballet, Bunions, and When to Quit

Arlene
August 1, 2026
ballet
Ballet, Bunions, and When to Quit

I was recently diagnosed with a bunion and told to quit ballet. Here’s what I’m doing and what I’m not to manage it.

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Arlene
August 1, 2026
ballet

Inside the San Francisco Ballet End-of-Season Shoe Sale

Arlene
August 1, 2026
ballet
Inside the San Francisco Ballet End-of-Season Shoe Sale

Take a look at the San Francisco Ballet end-of-season shoe sale with me!

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Arlene
December 31, 2025
side hustles

My Top 10 Favorite TikTok Shop Products I Received This Year

Arlene
December 31, 2025
side hustles
My Top 10 Favorite TikTok Shop Products I Received This Year

I received a lot of products as a TikTok Shop affiliate this year. Here are my top ten favorite items I received and why.

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Arlene
December 31, 2025
thrifting & reselling

Why I Quit Reselling Online (And What I Do Instead Now)

Arlene
December 31, 2025
thrifting & reselling
Why I Quit Reselling Online (And What I Do Instead Now)

I stepped away from reselling a few years ago. Read about why and what I’ve been up to since.

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Arlene
August 26, 2025
ballet

Ducon Adult Summer Ballet Intensive 2025 Review

Arlene
August 26, 2025
ballet
Ducon Adult Summer Ballet Intensive 2025 Review

Read all about my experience at the Ducon Adult Summer Ballet Intensive - from making the decision to go, to what the intensive was actually like, and whether I plan to sign up again next year.

Tagged: ballet, Ducon

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Arlene
March 29, 2024
style

Petite Studio Review: High Fashion for Petites

Arlene
March 29, 2024
style
Petite Studio Review: High Fashion for Petites

Petite Studio is brand that specializes in fashionable clothing for petite women. Check out my firsthand experience and review of some of the standout pieces from Petite Studio's collection.

Tagged: Petite Studio, review

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Arlene
January 1, 2024
thrifting & reselling

Helpsy Review: Deluxe & Designer Brands Women’s Clothes 

Arlene
January 1, 2024
thrifting & reselling
Helpsy Review: Deluxe & Designer Brands Women’s Clothes 

I ordered the Helpsy Deluxe & Designer Brands Women’s Secondhand Wholesale Clothes box. Find out what I got, my thoughts on the box, and if you should get one too.

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Arlene
November 27, 2023
style

Short Story Review: The Best Styling Service for Petite Fashion

Arlene
November 27, 2023
style
Short Story Review: The Best Styling Service for Petite Fashion

Short Story is a styling service for petite women. Take a look at what I received in my latest Short Story box, my favorite to date!

Tagged: Short Story Box, review

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Arlene
October 30, 2023
thrifting & reselling

Poshmark for Beginners Complete Guide (2024)

Arlene
October 30, 2023
thrifting & reselling
Poshmark for Beginners Complete Guide (2024)

Are you new to selling on Poshmark? This Poshmark for Beginners guide has all the essential info you need to know to make sales!

Tagged: Poshmark, selling online, side hustle, thrifting & reselling 3

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Arlene
October 30, 2023
thrifting & reselling

How to Package & Ship Poshmark Sales

Arlene
October 30, 2023
thrifting & reselling
How to Package & Ship Poshmark Sales

Not sure how to package a sale? Check out these tips to wrap up your Posh packages!

Tagged: Poshmark, Mercari, eBay, selling online, thrifting & reselling 3

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Arlene
September 9, 2023
thrifting & reselling

Optimize Your Inventory Management and Multichannel Ecommerce with Vendoo Enterprise

Arlene
September 9, 2023
thrifting & reselling
Optimize Your Inventory Management and Multichannel Ecommerce with Vendoo Enterprise

Vendoo Enterprise is a game-changing tool for high-volume e-commerce sellers. Check out the features and benefits of Vendoo Enterprise and how you can get started using it for yourself.

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Arlene
September 7, 2023
thrifting & reselling

Helpsy Review: Tahari Women's Secondhand Clothes

Arlene
September 7, 2023
thrifting & reselling
Helpsy Review: Tahari Women's Secondhand Clothes

Check out what I got in the Helpsy Tahari Women’s Secondhand Clothes box in this last of three Helpsy reviews.

Tagged: Helpsy, thrifting & reselling 3

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Arlene
August 31, 2023
thrifting & reselling

Helpsy Review: Vintage Men's & Women's Secondhand Clothes

Arlene
August 31, 2023
thrifting & reselling
Helpsy Review: Vintage Men's & Women's Secondhand Clothes

This is my review of the Helpsy Vintage Variety Men's & Women's Clothes box. Check out what I got and my thoughts about the box in this post.

Tagged: thrifting & reselling 3, Helpsy

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Arlene
July 18, 2023
thrifting & reselling

thredUP Resale-as-a-Service (Partner Kit) Review

Arlene
July 18, 2023
thrifting & reselling
thredUP Resale-as-a-Service (Partner Kit) Review

Have you tried thredUP’s Resale-as-a-Service AKA Partner kit? Read all about its benefits and how it can work for you.

Tagged: thredUp, selling online, thrifting & reselling 3

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Arlene
July 18, 2023
Etc.

DMCA Copyright Infringement Email Scam

Arlene
July 18, 2023
Etc.
DMCA Copyright Infringement Email Scam

Take a look at the Nationwide Legal DCMA copyright infringement email scam and how you can protect yourself from similar scams.

Tagged: blogging, blogging tips, blogging 1

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Arlene
June 29, 2023
thrifting & reselling

How to Negotiate Price on Mercari

Arlene
June 29, 2023
thrifting & reselling
How to Negotiate Price on Mercari

Do you shop on Mercari or are you interested in trying it out? Take a look at these tips for how to negotiate price on the marketplace so you can get the best deals while shopping.

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Arlene
June 22, 2023
thrifting & reselling

13 Top Tips for Buying on Mercari

Arlene
June 22, 2023
thrifting & reselling
13 Top Tips for Buying on Mercari

Whether you're a Mercari enthusiast or just getting started on the site, take a look at these top tips to find the best items on the platform. 

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Arlene
June 13, 2023
thrifting & reselling

Vendoo Review: What You Need to Know Before You Sign Up (2023)

Arlene
June 13, 2023
thrifting & reselling
Vendoo Review: What You Need to Know Before You Sign Up (2023)

A few months ago I started using Vendoo, a crosslisting service to help me list and relist my items to save time and make more sales. Read all about my experience in this Vendoo review!

Tagged: Vendoo, Poshmark, Mercari, eBay, selling online, thrifting & reselling 3

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