If you’re a parent looking for advice on paying for school, you’re not alone. Nearly everyone is always searching for the best ways to save and pay for college. And why not? Sending a child to college or university can be expensive. When I wrote my book The Complete Guide to Paying for College, the average…
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Best Ways to Save Money as a College Student
When you think about the best ways to save money as a college student, you are probably thinking about getting help paying for college tuition or saving money paying for college. While those latter two topics are completely legit, let’s be honest. If you’re reading this post and your high school senior has just made…
Simplisafe Review: Is Simplisafe Worth It
I decided to write this Simplisafe Review because it has now been almost two years since our family started using the Simplisafe system. Two years is enough time to let people know if Simplisafe is worth it or not, and to answer the question, “Does Simplisafe work?” Long answer short? Yes, and yes. Simplisafe review…
Get Cash for Gift Cards
Many people wonder how they can get cash for gift cards. This usually comes up when they receive a gift card as a present. The gift card is to a place they don’t shop or have no interest in shopping. Or, people may be wondering “who buys used gift cards” or about how to get…
What Dads Really Want for Father’s Day
Every June you may find yourself wondering what dads really want for Father’s Day. I know that I do and so do my children. They’re always thinking about what dads want–especially what their dad wants–as well as possible fun, Father’s Day surprise ideas. Turns out men can be a lot simpler than that. Because when…
How to Make an Exercise Desk at Home
Have you considered setting up an exercise desk at home? If so, you’re not alone. With so many of us not working in traditional offices, we are finding ourselves having to set up workable office spaces at home. At the same time, if you exercise regularly, you may have to learn how to balance that…
Peloton Yoga Basics and Review
When we first got our Peloton bike in 2016, there was such a thing as Peloton yoga but it wasn’t very robust. One teacher had yoga classes available on demand and, frankly, she wasn’t my cup of tea. Fast forward to 2018 when Peloton introduced us to three new yoga instructors: Aditi Shah, Kristin McGee…
Quarantine Baking Kitchen Essentials List
If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably doing a lot of quarantine baking and cooking. I know that we are at my house. While we’re able to make do with most of the kitchen tools we have, we have discovered some must-haves that we, well, don’t have. For example, we’ve been making a lot of…
MM.LaFleur Personal Styling Service Review Updated 2020
Update: the MM.LaFleur personal styling service has just introduced new styles that fit with the work from home aesthetic for 2020. These include bundles of WFH outfits. These outfits feel like pajamas but look professional enough for a ZOOM meeting. Given this new information, I’ve decided to update this review of the MM.LaFleur personal styling…
16 Best Peloton Accessories You Must Buy: Updated 2020
I’ve updated this article on the best Peloton accessories in 2020 to reflect people who may have purchased a Peloton to help them exercise at home. When I originally wrote this blog post on Peloton must haves, I’d highlighted 13 Peloton bike accessories that have made my Peloton ownership more enjoyable. But after having my…
Experience Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Are you looking to for experience gift ideas for Mother’s Day this year? You’re on the right track. Especially if you can find experience gifts that mom can enjoy at home. Because we’re all spending more time at home these days. But that doesn’t mean that we can send gifts to mom or give her…
Most Popular Subscription Boxes By State
Wondering what the most popular subscriptions boxes are? Are you looking to sign up for a workout clothes subscription box, an activewear subscription box or maybe a meal plan subscription? Perhaps you’re looking for an easy anniversary, holiday or birthday gift to give someone you love. Or maybe you’re a parent or spouse stuck at…
College Dorm Must Haves Updated for 2020
I’ve just updated this college dorm must haves article for 2020. I know plenty of parents and students are shopping online right now to prepare for the fall semester. That’s why I’ve updated this article to have what, I believe, should be on every list of things to bring to college, especially when living in…
Peloton Bike Shoes Review
What are the best Peloton bike shoes? What spin shoes are compatible with a Peloton cycle? How do the Peloton bike shoes fit? These are some of the most common questions I get about Peloton bike ownership. It seems that buying Peloton bike shoes is where most people get tripped up. And I get it….