While I didn’t grow up celebrating Christmas, I love that grownups can countdown to the holiday season with fun advent calendars for adults. So, if you thought that advent calendars were only for children, you may be pleasantly surprised to discover these very adult (but still PG rated) calendars with a gift each day. The…
I wrote this article about how to compare Uggs kids sizes with adult sizes for a simple reason: I wanted to provide information and resources to help you with your shopping. Therefore, while educating you on how you might save money on Uggs by buying children’s sizes — if you have small feet — I’m…
I’ll never forget the first time I became aware of the importance of cruelty free makeup. In college, I was a journalism major and was taking a class on photojournalism. One of our assignments was to photograph a protest happening near our campus. This one was about beauty brands that tested on animals and it…
Are you like me and love hitting the stores for the best after Halloween sales starting on November 1? I know that I’m always excited to see what kinds of discounts and markdowns I can find on decorations, home decor, candy, costumes and more. In fact, the day after Halloween (aka All Saints Day) last…
While we know that many corporate businesses close for national holidays, did you know that certain retail stores are closed on holidays, too? You have to commend these retailers for giving their employees the day off when many other Americans have vacation, too. However, if you’re looking to shop, this may not be good news….
If you want to improve your health and well-being, there’s a simple thing you can do: stand up. This is especially true if you have a desk job like I do. When I get into writing blog posts like this one, the world just falls away. Before I know it, I’ve been sitting in the…
When is National Wine Day? Well, believe it or not, it’s not so easy to answer that question. That’s because while there is a legit National Wine Day, there are also nearly a dozen other iterations of a wine holiday. So, let’s pour out a glass and get to know all of these wine-related holidays…
As your student starts shopping for their dorm room, you’ll want to keep these 19 essentials in mind. Having put two daughters through college and graduate school, I can recommend these products with firsthand knowledge and confidence. Also, do not, I repeat, do not shop without checking a college or university’s housing office’s list of…
I understand the desire to learn how to save money on organic groceries. That is, when my daughters were growing up, I only wanted to feed them the best food we could afford. It was important to be able to buy organic groceries without busting our budget. Over time, I’ve learned various ways I could…
In many instances, returning a gift you’ve received is as common as giving them during the holidays. However, holiday returns don’t have to be a nightmare for you or the person you gave a present to. Read on for tips on how to give, return or exchange a present like a pro. Why people return…
How do you define frugal? Now more than ever, people are looking to embrace the meaning of frugal. For the first time since the great recession of 2008, I find myself redefining my frugality, too. With inflation at an all-time high, it’s an important topic to discuss. Why redefine? Because when I first started this…
Did you know there are specific car care tips by season? For example, one of my must-dos before the first snowfall is making sure my car has antifreeze as well as plenty of window washing fluid. On the flip side, after winter, I always “treat” my car to a full car wash. Why? Because it’s…
Who doesn’t want to save money on gas these days. While the prices at the pump aren’t at historic highs —and boy are we thankful for that — they are still pretty high. For example, it used to cost between $30 and $40 to fill the tank of our Subaru. Now? It’s $50 to $60….
Did you know that Nordstrom is a pet friendly store? What about Duluth Trading Company, True Value or LL Bean? Believe it or not, you can bring your dog with you when you shop at these retailers and many, many more. How do I know this? One, I’ve brought my own dogs, Oscar and Sadie,…
Congratulations on your new puppy. With those adorable eyes and wagging tail, it’s hard not to fall in love with your furry bundle of joy. But, as with any new parent, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. These expert tips and tricks will guide you through the ups and downs of puppy parenthood so that…
A few years ago I invested in a reusable K cup. I did this after switching from brewed coffee to a Keurig machine. The reusable and fillable cup was attractive for a number of reasons. One, K cups on their own can be expensive per serving, even at Costco. Two, commercial coffee pods use plastic,…
When we first got our bike, there were no Peloton showrooms near me. At that time barely anyone even knew what a Peloton was–except for hardcore cyclists. To them a peloton (lowercase p) was a group of cyclists. Fast forward a few years and we moved to Western Pennsylvania, close to Pittsburgh. I was so…
My preferred way to shop is by giving my business to stores and brands that stand behind their products. This often comes to life with a lifetime guarantee or a limited lifetime warranty. Whatever it is called, it is smart to spend money when the company offers to fix or replace something that goes wrong….