06.22.21

Art, In Every Way, Shape And Form

Growing up with an artistic mother has greatly influenced me.  My Mother, Cindy Wallace, considers most things in life to be “art.” She dressed me and my two younger brothers to the nines! […]
05.28.21

Back Into Society, We Go!

Follow the yellow brick road! If this past year wasn’t Wizard of Oz enough – we are finally, actually, seeing the light at the end of the road. When I was looking at […]
05.14.21

Street Style: The Mints’ Seniors

When I opened 529 Kids Consign 10 years ago here in Old Town, I started a tradition of hiring high school seniors from the community. Before they leave me for college, they have […]
05.07.21

Our Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide

The countdown to Mother’s Day is on! T – minus two days to get that special woman in your life the perfect gift. Don’t fret, here’s your go-to guide for the best gifts […]
04.29.21

Shop, Consign, Repeat with the Mints

Owning a consignment store, Katie and I are very aware of the implications the fashion industry has on our environment. We do our part daily to help reduce the amount of clothing into […]
04.16.21

Street Style: Alyia Gaskins

Alyia is one of those people who exudes radiance. Being in her presence just feels good because she is kind, curious, open, enthusiastic, and fun. She truly cares, and knows how to ask […]
03.23.21

Spring into the Holidays with 529 and the Mints

If you know me and my sister-in-law, Katie, you know there isn’t a holiday we don’t love to celebrate! Easter and Passover are no exception! These spring holidays get us so excited for […]
02.23.21

The Minted Man

By Aaron Podolsky Most people think that Megan is the shopaholic in the family, but I have some news… truth be told, Megan and I have been shopaholics together for years. It all […]
01.22.21

“This year I would like to…”

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, 2020 was a doozy. And while we know we’re not quite out of the woods yet, the hope that a vaccine (and just the […]
12.11.20

Gift Guide No. 04: Splurge

We all need some serious holiday cheer… and sometimes that means going totally overboard. If you feel like you want to splurge for that special someone with the perfect gift, we’ve got you […]
12.10.20

Gift Guide No. 03: For Him

He’s always the hardest to shop for, and he’s had quite the year too. We’ve made it easy to find the perfect gift for the man in your life with our For Him […]
11.26.20

Thank You + All the Plaid/Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Specials

  Well, it’s been quite the year – one we are likely to remember for decades to come. Despite all of the stress and craziness that 2020 has brought, one thing has remained […]
11.25.20

Holiday Cheer Amongst Pandemic Scaries

When Ali of ALH Style posted something about “Pandemic Scaries” in her IG story, I immediately related. That is what I’m feeling at this particular moment – I have “Pandemic Scaries.” Not to […]
10.30.20

Get Your Kids (and You) Holiday Ready

The holidays this year will look as different as… well, the rest of the year has. There will be virtual parties, caroling, and shopping, along with limited family gatherings and travel. And our beloved […]
08.14.20

Street Style: Megan and Katie of Mint Collective

Who opens a new store in the middle of a pandemic? Katie and Megan do! When the stars align and the universe gives you an opportunity – you have to go for it! […]


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