Years ago, Lisey originally got a pair of Schwinn rollerblades from Goodwill. She’s long outgrown them, but during my summer decluttering, I found ’em and was amazed at how threadbare the wheels were.
Zoe, who has felt of late that her light pink rollerblades are a bit embarrassing…
Pink rollerblades. Photo taken this summer. Definitely not shorts weather now.
…really wanted to use the skates, but the wheels were past done. Like, waaaay past done.
But the black skates were really calling her name, so she decided to spend some of her money to buy a set of cool new black replacement wheels. Joshua and I installed them for her, and now she’s skating pink-free. 😉
Maybe the pink rollerblades can go to one of her many girl cousins, for further using-up and wearing-out.
Katy @ The Non-Consumer Advocate
Thursday 29th of October 2015
I remember that blog post about the Goodwill Rollerblades. So long ago!
Cheryl
Thursday 22nd of October 2015
You can also rotate wheels to extend their life. Inside to outside and front and back wheels to the middle spot that gets less wear.
Janknitz
Tuesday 20th of October 2015
I always feel just a moment of wistful sadness for a little girl who has outgrown "Barbie" pink.
Jacqueline
Tuesday 20th of October 2015
Awesome! Love seeing stuff get new life breathed into it instead of being added to the garbage pile!!
Kristen
Tuesday 20th of October 2015
Me too! Although sometimes I get frustrated because replacement parts end up costing over half the price of a new item. I wish that it was easier (and cheaper) to find replacement parts for consumer goods.
Angela
Tuesday 20th of October 2015
I love this! What a great way to give new life to the skates.