Are you looking for an honest Stitch Fix review? Wondering what Stitch Fix is all about? Well, let me tell you. Have you ever wanted to have your own stylist? However, you don’t have the income to justify shopping with one? Or maybe you don’t have the time to spend a day at the mall….
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Best Heart Rate Monitor for Peloton
If you’re wondering if the best heart rate monitor for Peloton is the one that comes with your bike or Tread, this blog post will answer that question. I can tell you that when we first got our Peloton bike in 2016, I strapped on the Peloton heart rate monitor and started working out. However,…
Halloween on the Cheap: Frugal Costumes and More
Who doesn’t love the idea of frugal Halloween costumes? Considering that spending on Halloween overall increases each year, it’s a good idea to think about ways you can do Halloween on the cheap and especially this year. According to the National Retail Federation, this year’s Halloween spending is expected to be the second highest Halloween…
5 Best Amazon Echo Hacks for the Kitchen Update 2020
You may be surprised to learn that some of the best Amazon Echo hacks can help you in the room of your home where you likely spend much of your time–the kitchen. In fact, says Katherine Prescott, founder and editor of Voice Brew, a company founded on helping people get the most from Alexa, “People…
The Latest on the Best Peloton Bike Alternatives for Every Budget
Peloton bike alternatives were in the news recently. Here’s what happened. Echelon, maker of a “smart” stationary bicycle that competes with Peloton, announced that it was working with Amazon to bring the “Prime Bike” to market. People were super excited that you would be able to get a Peloton alternative for under $500. However, Amazon…
What You Need to Know Now About Amazon Prime Day 2020
Here’s what you need to know about shopping and buying on Amazon Prime Day 2020. Mark your calendars for October 13 for the start. Prime Day could turn into Prime Week. Why Prime Week? Because some media outlets have heard that Amazon has blacked out October 13 through October 20 for any vacation days. In…
Discover Must See Ideas for Your Peloton Room
When we were selling our home in New Jersey a few years ago, we had no idea that folks looking at our house were also interested in Peloton room ideas. How did we know this? Because we would come home from having a showing or an afternoon with an open house, and we would find…
Best Online Stylist Services Updated For 2020
I’ve just updated my review of online stylist services. It includes Stitch Fix, Trunk Club, MM.LaFleur and Dia & Co. These are great for personal styling.
Best Men’s Online Stylist Services Review Updated 2020
Looking to help your fashion-challenged guy dress better? Check out my review of these 2 of the best online stylist services for men. I cover Stitch Fix Men vs Trunk Club for Men.
How I Made Hundreds Consigning Clothes
For the past eight years, twice a year, I go through my closet and my daughters’ closets, and find clothing that we haven’t worn in awhile. The goal is consigning clothes. I’ll do this in one of two ways: First, I’ll try a local consignment shop. Next, if that doesn’t pay off–as in cash in…
Top 9 New Dog Essentials
Are you one of the hundreds of thousands of American who adopted a dog during the pandemic? Or maybe you’ve decided to open your home up to a foster animal. Either way, congratulations. My guess is you landed here because you were looking for new dog essentials. When we adopted our first dog, Buffy, we…
Gazelle Review: Sell Electronics for Cash Updated 2020
Looking to sell electronics or an old iPhone? This article provides tips on how to get cash for your old phone, even if it’s broken.
Awesome Dog Costumes for Halloween 2020
Are you one of the 29 million Americans looking for awesome dog costumes for Halloween? Yup, that’s how many of us dog lovers celebrate Halloween with our pets–29 million. Recently, the National Retail Federation came out with a list of awesome dog costumes for Halloween. These include funny pet Halloween costumes as well as animal…
Place Your Supermarket Order Online Just Updated 2020
I just updated this blog post on where you can place a supermarket order online. It now includes 39 43 stores. As more and more stores allow you to place a supermarket order online, I’ll continue to update this blog post to reflect that. In my lifetime I’ve had experience getting my supermarket order delivered…
Dorm Packing Checklist
Chances are college students used a dorm packing checklist when they moved into university housing this month, with all of their dorm must have essentials. And, if like last spring, they suddenly have to move out when campuses close down, they’ll once again need a dorm packing checklist. Except this time it will because they…
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…
Best Mat for Peloton Review
When it comes to accessories and the best mat for Peloton, I’ve come to realize something important. There are three kinds of mats for Peloton that you might be considering. Perhaps that’s how you ended up on this review blog post. First, there is the Peloton bike mat or the mat that goes under the…
How School Uniforms Save Money Updated for 2020
I’ve just updated this article on how school uniforms can save money. It is reflective of the unique school uniform situation many parents are facing in 2020 as children go back to school. The original concept of this blog post? How school uniforms save money and how they save parents money when buying school uniforms….