Hanes Wants You to Clean Out Your Drawers!

Have you checked your drawers lately?

Take a second and go open a few of your sock and underwear drawers. Then, come back and tell me what you see. I’ll wait.

I’m serious. Go. Go!

Welcome back. Let me guess what you found. Socks with holes, underwear that you can’t find the matching bra for, and maybe even a few pairs that are so old that your approximate guess is that they are well past the 3 year mark.

Maybe, just maybe, you’re like 50 percent of Americans who, according to a national survey commissioned by Hanes, admit to having more than just socks and undies in those very specifically designated drawers.  I have a few greeting cards in mine that I stashed there for safe keeping. I never took them out.

According to that same survey, you will only ever wear 70% of what is hiding in those drawers.  Do you know what you could do with 30% more space?

To help to inspire you, Hanes has enlisted the help of Bethenny Frankel of “Bethenny Ever After” and Michael Moloney of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

“Staying organized helps me save time and keeps me sane,” said Frankel. “I need to be able to quickly get what I need from my drawers and know that, without a doubt, it’s going to fit correctly and look good.  While it’s nice to keep old items for sentimental reasons, it’s important to set aside time to purge, donate and replenish. You’ll feel great afterward!”

As you can see, if you are hoarding clothes in there, you’re not alone.  Studies show that for men, hoarding is directly related to nostalgia (which immediately makes me think of my fiance, Morgan, who has every geeky/web startup/tech t-shirt known to man for the last TEN YEARS piled up in neat stacks on top of his dresser) and for women it has become simply a habit, perhaps related to the concern that if we somehow miss laundry day, then we will be forced to go commando!

Hanes has partnered with Goodwill Industries and its Donate Movement to educate all of us drawer hoarders about the importance of donating gently worn clothing.

“As an interior designer, I try to help people live in a clutter-free zone and show them that being organized does not need to be agonizing,” said Moloney. “Many people tell me they avoid cleaning out their drawers because they don’t know what to do with the items they don’t need any more. Making a donation to an organization like Goodwill® allows you to turn gently used items into opportunities for people in need of job training or support services.“

Donating your clothing to a reputable organization such as Goodwill ensures that your gently worn clothing will stay out of landfills, and the sale of that clothing will go towards helping millions of Americans find good jobs each year.  Basically, you can not only feel good about having clean drawers, but you can feel good about where all of your items have ended up!

Help participate in this wonderful initiative and give your Spring Cleaning a jumpstart by visiting the Clean Tab on www.Facebook.com/Hanes for more information and tips about Cleaning Out Your Drawers!

Disclosure:  I am a proud member of the Hanes Comfort Crew, however I was not compensated in any way for this post.  I did however, go to Disney World with Hanes well over a year ago.  It boils down to this – I just love supporting great initiatives, and Hanes consistently produces wonderful opportunities for folks to give back.

Things We Love: Clare Vivier Clutch

Ever since I came across this cobalt blue clutch while checking out recaps of Fashion Week this Spring, I have been like a crazy person. Stalking, stalking, stalking…the internet, the malls, boutiques; googling, asking around, making requests on etsy; thinking about, blogging about, talking about… A COBALT BLUE CLUTCH. Within my price range of course. Then suddenly, when I realize that this is one dream I may nver get to live out in reality, I come across Clare Vivier bags.

It was like my fashion fairy godmother sent it to me…the perfect color, shape, size, and price. This little beauty instantly adds punch to any outfit and ups the cool factor by like, a gillion. My madness has now ceased and the only thing I’m crazy about is how fun and funky I feel carrying this baby. It’s hard to deny – my Clare Vivier clutch and I were meant to be.

Spring’s Hottest Hue? Coral!

flutter sleeve dress and printed top at lulu’s
waisted dress at modcloth
panel dress at urbanog
blouse at urban outfitters
wedges at nordstrom

My favorite color this Spring? Coral! It’s fun, bright, and cheery-it can spice up the simplest of looks. Ranging from a deep reddish hue to orange-y, to teetering on the edge of hot pink, coral’s many incarnations make it wearable for absolutely anyone.  Feeling bold? Throw on a fun and flirty dress. Spice up your work wardrobe with a silky blouse. Not sure if you’re crazy about coral? Pop it into your look with a great shoe. No matter how you wear it, you’re sure to love it!

Dare To Try: Feather Hair Extensions

Spotted on both the streets of Dallas and trendy neighborhoods in New York: feather hair extensions. I am personally intrigued by this trend. When done correctly, they are very subtle and add just a little playfulness to your look. Some blame the Boho feel of the Spring season, while others blame Steven Tyler’s sporting the avian accessory. Either way, this craze has driven West Coast DIY-ers crazy…bait shops in California are practically being ransacked for supplies to make your own extensions! I’m not feeling crafty enough to attempt it myself, but I’m sure I could manage to place an order via etsy!

purchase feather hair extensions here and more feather hair extensions here

Walmart’s New Coupon Policy *UPDATED*

Ahhh coupons. Growing up I remember having them all over the backseat as I helped my mom sort them before we went to the grocery store.  Now even I get the delight in looking at the bottom of the receipt and seeing how much money I’ve saved because of my coupons – do you know what I could do with all of that extra money?!

Walmart has recently made some changes to their coupon policy, and couponers everywhere are rejoicing.  Also, if you read a previous version of this post, it has since been updated with all of the changes that were made, and is current with the current Walmart policy.  I have a snapshot of the Coupon Policy here, or you can check out Walmart’s Coupon Policy on their site.  If you’re interested, please give your feedback on the coupon policy by taking this short 2-question survey, the results of which go straight to Walmart Corporate!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Walmart as a part of my role in the Walmart Moms. All opinions are, and always have been, my own.