Forgive us for taking a day off, friends. We just flew back from ALT…and boy are our arms tired. (hyuck! hyuck!) It was wonderful and wacky! Exhilarating and exhausting! Thought provoking and memorable….all at the same time. Both of our panels went really well (HURRAY!) and we got to reconnect with so many new friends. One of the best parts about blogger conferences is meeting new friends, and  it was amazing to put faces to all the online names we know. Also, HUGE thanks to all the wonderful readers who came up to us so say hello. Your sweet words really were the highlight of the experience!

We’ll be back later this week with a little recap of our experience and then back to kiddo vintage/style/design as usual. OH! And we didn’t really show up in the same outfit accidentally. Dottie and I scored those awesome matching vintage furry hats at an estate sale and thought it would be hilarious to match! I think I can say that the hats were a hit! Whoo hoo!

Via: Real Simple

It’s the little things.  The bits of organization that can supposedly save you time. And all that time adds up. It is not just time however, think of all the money you can save too.  People supposedly spend hundreds of dollars re-buying items they can’t find.  And of course things looks so much prettier organized too.

I spent some time on Pinterest, looking for inspiration to get me started on my junk drawer. Here are some of my favorites.

What a wonderful idea—finding extra space and organization in the garage—on the ceiling!

garage Via: Family Handy Man

How about this wonderful linen closet. I’ve been meaning to re-organize mine for the past six months.  Perhaps this will give me the necessary nudge.

Linen Via: Peace, Love and Crafts

This is going to make me drive to the nearest craft store searching for grommets! Kinda fabulous, if you ask me…

Sink Via: Martha Stewart

Oh, and this dreamy closet. How very clever, yes?

Sweaters via: Martha Stewart

I don’t know if I could ever eat enough mints to be able to do this genius junk drawer re-organization.  Oh and a label-maker.  Is it wrong to crave a label-maker as much as I’m craving a label-maker right now?

Junk drawer via: I Heart Nap Time

Oh, but this… this gets my heart going pitter pat!

Pantry via: Better Homes & Gardens

But perhaps I should start small.  Pretty and small. And I have such a thing of canning jars too.

Via: Wit and Whistle

Do you have any reorganization plans for 2012?

Happy New Year, friends! Hurrah! I know after that past month of fun times and prezzies, we are all looking for a good deal. So, this round up will feature some wonderful vintage finds for your kiddos all under ten dollars.

Please know that each of the sellers has quite a selection of terrific clothes under $10, so check them out!

I love this little vintage hand-knit lacy baby cardigan.  Only NINE DOLLARS From Etsy Australian seller, Pass the Parcel Vintage.

I’ve seen these great HealthTex tops go for soo much more than the FIVE DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS Etsy seller, Ms. Tips is selling this cute umbrella top for! Ms. Tips is offering a special 20 percent off everything in her store, so I’d highly recommend a stop by her shop today!

I love a good striped shirt from the seventies on a boy. And this is a super cute one for only SEVEN FIFTY! From Etsy Shop Sweet Threads.

Oshkosh is one of those brands that has been around forever–and for good reason. So when I find a nice vintage Oshkosh dress like this one for only NINE DOLLARS, I can’t help but share it with you! From Etsy seller, Kiki and Jules.

I. Die.  So stinky cute! And only SEVEN DOLLARS!  From Etsy seller, Potato Cake Vintage.

I want to find out what Tom Terrific’s Greatest Adventure was!  For FIVE DOLLARS!  From Etsy seller, Sweet Lily Studio.

Vintage HealthTex turtleneck dress for FOUR DOLLARS? Sign me up! From Etsy seller, 1 Sweet Dream Vintage.

Totally adore this vintage Carter’s green jacket. And a mere NINE DOLLARS! So wearable and fun! From Etsy seller, Sweet Shop Vintage.

I love these little sweater dresses on babies and to find one for SIX DOLLARS from Etsy seller, Lishyloo is just bananas!

I love a good applique and I’ve never seen one like this! The perfect top for a budding artist! And only NINE DOLLARS! From Etsy seller, Twitch Tots!

Happy Monday, friends!

Oh me oh my! It’s nearly 2012. Can you believe it? We had such a terrific year here at Modern Kiddo and January is looking to start off with a big bang too! Miss Dottie and I are both speaking at the fabulous ALT SUMMIT Blogger conference once again (see more about it here) and we are so excited about all the new readers and friends we’ll make. We have lots of other fun stuff planned for the coming new year and we’d love for you to join in on the fun!

To find out more about sponsoring Modern Kiddo for the coming months, please email Alix [at] modernkiddo.com!