Krrb Blog, Neighborly living

We know you have no time for long-winded how-to’s, so we’ll keep it short. In under a minute, Quick Tips are here to help you with life’s little lessons. So unless you get caught up watching hundreds in a row, which – warning – you just might, you can quickly get back to monitoring your news feeds or whatever you were doing. Check out the full video series here.

Heading back to school is all about getting back to good routines. Why not start with healthier options for your lunch and after school snacks? We teamed up with Lia LoBello from The Pretty Delicious for a healthy and wallet friendly hummus recipe. A great source of protein, hummus is ideal for pairing with raw vegetables, pita and pretzel sticks. Using a can of garbanzo beans, two cloves of garlic, juice from a whole lemon and a tablespoon of Tahini sauce, Lia makes hummus that suits her tastes and is cheaper than the store bought variety. Be sure to check The Pretty Delicious for more recipes from Lia and her co-blogger Erin.

Take advantage of Janette's styling expertise. Photo: About.me

What’s more reminiscent of the end of summer than some back to school shopping for the new year? To get us in the mood for schoolin’, we asked Janette Crawford of the ethically stylish blog Fashion Loves People for her fashionable picks. Using Krrb and only Krrb, it didn’t take long for Janette to add some secondhand finds and sustainable additions to her wardrobe …

Isn't she lovely?

I’ve fallen deeply, madly in love with a grand home in upstate New York. While I’m not ready to become a homeowner and spend my weekends at the hardware store, I can’t help but dream of this beautiful colonial house with four bedrooms, four baths, attic, basement and outdoor deck. Did I mention the screened-in gazebo for dining al fresco in the summer or the wood-burning fireplace to cozy up to in the winter?

If you’re crushing as hard as I am, check out this colonial home ($399,998) from Lily’s corner in Florida, New York. If this is too far from New York City, check out a studio loft (complete with fireplace) right in the middle of the city.

Get ready to be schooled.

Welcome to “4 Corners” where we hunt through Krrb’s listings for four different takes and great finds based on just one word. Today’s word: School! …

Test out uncharted waters. Photo: Hawaiianforest.com

It’s Friday and we can’t wait to unchain ourselves from our desks and get out and about. Weekend Wanderer is a series that you’ll find every Friday morning featuring a few activities we’d like to explore. Check them out for yourself or do something in your neck of the woods. Either way, just get out and wander …

Check out the assortment of baby gear and maternity clothes coming from Colorado.

As part of the series called The Hot Corner, we’ll be featuring Krrb corners that catch our eye with their well-curated inventory. Whether it’s upcycled, secondhand, vintage or handmade, be sure to see for yourself why we think these Krrbsters have it going on. …

Perfect for lounging around.

With Labor Day on the horizon, I’m anxiously trying to make the most of summer in it’s final hour. My schedule is crammed with weekend trips, bike rides, trips to the beach and even mandatory bumming around. To really take in summer’s lazy attitude, I want, nay, need this vintage chaise. It’s perfect for laying around and catching up on my summer reading list.

If you’re looking for an excuse to stretch out, make it this vintage chaise ($600) from Katy Louise Miller’s corner in Brooklyn, New York.

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It was the gelatinous, flat, grey Salisbury Steak sandwich that finally got me off the hook from buying school lunches. Inviting my mother to have lunch with me at school one day resulted in me being able bring meals from home. Phew! In the early 1990s, salad bars and other vegetarian options were nonexistent in my public school lunchroom, and a homemade PB&J had more appeal and nourishment than my school’s daily dose of processed mystery meat. But thanks to voices both big (renown chef Jamie Oliver) and small (nine-year-old Martha Payne of NeverSeconds), the school lunch is facing a much needed overhaul. From nonprofits to state officials, more attention is being paid to what students eat and resulting consequences of poor test scores, attention spans and rising obesity rates …

The crowds at The Aragon Ballroom were abuzzing at Chicago’s Vintage Bazaar this past weekend, and for good reason, considering their curated booths of vintage and handmade vendors. We asked well-versed market scavenger, Meg Goldberg to step up as Krrb’s on-the-scene liaison to grab us shots and to be downright neighborly. And neighborly she was. Shopping doesn’t quite count as a competitive sport, but Meg reports on which independent sellers were on the top of their game. Thanks Meg, you’re the best!

With experience at The Vintage Bazaar as both a spectator and vendor, the market definitely ranks at the top of my list for quality goods, organized charm, awesome clientele and curated unique finds. In true Olympic spirit, the cream of the crop were again on display. But who stood out for bronze, silver and gold? Here’s a sneak peak at just a few of my favorites …

Tell us on Facebook where you want this striking ceramic tray!

A year after opening in Brooklyn, Sana Keefer is bringing her vintage shop, Pip and Estella, westward to Los Angeles. To celebrate the shop’s bi-coastal citizenship, Sana is awarding a one-of-kind giveaway to one lucky Krrbie! Check out this striking black and white ceramic serving tray valued at $218. To get your hands on this graphic centerpiece, head on over to Krrb’s Facebook page where you can like us (as IF you haven’t already!) and leave us a comment telling us where and how you’ll use this extraspecial piece. Get an extra entry if you follow us on Twitter as well! If you’re not on either coastline but want some unique home decor of your own, head over to Pip and Estella’s Krrb corner. Not only does this shop delivery locally, they also ship their scavenged finds internationally.

Enter today, it’s fun, easy and totally insane!

How to Enter

Simply like us on Facebook and leave a comment to enter by 11:59pm on Monday, August 27. We want to know where in your home you’ll use this one of kind tray. Double your chances to win by following us on Twitter then tweeting @krrbsale as well. One winner will be randomly chosen and announced in the Krrb Newsletter on August 28.

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Wondering what to do with your old sporting goods? Upcycle it! Photo: Bainbridgerotaryauction.com

As part of a series called 5 Easy Pieces, we’ll be gathering our favorite upcycled, re-purposed, vintage, and handmade stuff from around the web for you to buy or make yourself. So stay tuned for quick lists of 5 must-haves and get ready to wish you had thought of that …

You're bound to find a few treasures at a number of flea markets this weekend. Photo: Heatherbullard.typepad.com

We’ve got market fever this weekend with vintage markets heating up all over the place. Check out these three that will inspire you to get out and shop locally wherever you are. Whether its handmade goods or curated vintage finds, this weekend is full of events you won’t want to miss …

A vintage 1950's starburst brooch could brighten up a wardrobe.

We introduce a new series called Pioneers where we’ll be featuring Krrb corners that open up in new cities and towns. We visit the corners of these pioneers who break unexplored territory and find out what they have to sell, trade or giveaway.

Student loans were piling up for married couple and out-of-work graphic artists, Melonie and Brian Carreras. As such, they started selling their belonging at pawn shops and shopping at yard sales and flea markets, eventually nabbing a spot of their own at a local flea market to sell their secondhand finds. When their booth grew so large, the Carreras’ decided to take it to the next level and opened Likewise Thrift, a secondhand store in Tennessee. See for yourself what’s available in this pioneering corner …

Up for a quick match?

Fully immersed in the Summer Olympics coverage, we haven’t moved away from the television. Maybe it’s time to get outside for some fresh air and a little exercise? These vintage Japanese Tennis Racquets are a great way to get moving in style. The two wooden tennis rackets, a 1970′s Futabaya Blue Volley and Kawasaki Streamline come with matching cases.

If you’re ready to partner up, pick up both for $35 or each for $20 from Nick’s Rent Payment’s Krrb Corner in Los Angeles, California. Nick is selling everything before heading to the Midwest, so chances are he’ll accept any reasonable offer.

We know you have no time for long-winded how-to’s, so we’ll keep it short. In under a minute, Quick Tips are here to help you with life’s little lessons. So unless you get caught up watching hundreds in a row, which – warning – you just might, you can quickly get back to monitoring your news feeds or whatever you were doing. Check out the full video series here.

If the Olympics inspires you to train like Gabby Douglas, don’t forget to fuel up. Luckily you can make your own energy bars without turning on the oven. Jessica Blackman, Krrb’s Community Manager gives us the lowdown on making no-bake energy bars. These healthy snacks are not only friendly on the waistline, they’re also light on the wallet. Jessica suggests buying a variety of oats, nuts, berries and seeds in bulk, a more cost efficient option than energy bars at $5 a pop. Remember to play around with the recipe to your taste, making sure you have enough wet ingredients like honey, chocolate hazelnut spread and nut butter to bind your dry ingredients like energy boosters chia seeds, flax seeds and blueberries.