Lab-grown diamonds, also known as synthetic diamonds, have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. More people want diamonds that offer a more ethical and sustainable alternative to natural diamonds. I’d never heard of lab-made diamonds until my daughter brought them up. She works in a university lab so she’s up on…
This post on womens wide casual shoes grew out of this much larger article on the best wide width shoes for women. That article covered nearly every kind of shoe under the sun. And, frankly, it got too long to be helpful. I was trying to do everything for everyone looking for wide width women’s…
I know that I’m not alone in being stumped about which anniversary theme goes with which year of marriage. I mean, the first few years after your wedding, the gift choices are easy. Most people know that the gift for your first year of marriage is paper. But, then it gets tricky from there. Another…
I’ve been on a quest to find the top bras for big busts for as long as I can remember. Just as I’ve been blessed with extra wide feet–and therefore have a challenge finding shoes–I’ve been blessed with a large cup size. Well, it’s a blessing and a curse. Really. Because finding bras to fit…
What is Who Wore It Best? Well, it’s not really which instructors wore which item of clothing better. More it’s about instructors wearing same or similar outfits, or items in the same or similar fashion. Basically, it’s a roundup of pictures of themed athleisure that instructors have worn when teaching class. Then, the Who Wore…
I’ve just updated my review of online stylist services. It includes Stitch Fix, MM.LaFleur and Dia & Co. These are great for personal styling.
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…
It’s time for summer sales. Outside of Black Friday, you may not find deals as good as what you’re going to see in July and August. There are lots of reasons why the summer sales season heats up like it does. So, this article outlines all of the specials you can expect to find in…
You probably know some of the most common federal holidays. But, do you know why we celebrate them? Are you familiar with when these national holidays occur? And are you wondering if stores, businesses, banks and more are allowed to be open on federal holidays? Well, after writing my article on stores closed on national…
This is not medical advice about colonoscopy prep. I’m writing this article to help you identify essentials to have on hand so you can feel more comfortable when prepping for a colonoscopy procedure. That is, how to make your skin feel more comfortable during the prep. Also, how to just feel better overall during the…
Have you ever wondered who makes private label store brands? And did you wonder if these non-name brands were worth buying? For example, I never have a problem buying Kirkland brand products, which are the private label from Costco. I’ve discovered that Kirkland, the Costco store brand, makes better strawberry preserves than Smuckers. In addition,…
It is important to know and understand the return policy at a store before you shop there. This includes if you are shopping online and hoping for free shipping both ways. That is, when a store says “free returns,” it doesn’t always mean free return shipping. In fact, I’ve made an unofficial personal policy not…
As I predicted in this article about Amazon Prime Day, other retailers are offering their own summer shopping holidays to compete with Amazon’s own shopping holiday, and Target Circle Week is a perfect example of that prediction. This shopping promotion is July 9 through July 15. So, what is Target Circle Week? Let me explain….
Even though summer doesn’t officially start until the third week of June, this month is the unofficial start of the summer sales season. In fact, it’s a popular time to shop for dads and grads. It’s obvious that Father’s Day is a big shopping holiday for June. So you can expect to find good prices…
The voices of the original Hamilton cast have kept my husband and me company on many road trips. For example, when our youngest was in college in Pennsylvania, we discovered that the drive to her college campus was the same length as Act One of the Hamilton soundtrack. Years later, when we bought a house…
I’ve just updated this blog post on the best wedding registry programs. That’s because this year, a bunch more stores are offering free gifts with a new registry. Or they’re giving discounts to enjoy after your wedding. Either way these are some of the best places to registry for a bridal shower. When I think…
Where do the wealthy shop to save the most money? The answers may surprise you. Hint: it involves trips to Target, Walmart, Costco and Home Depot!
Looking for camping gift ideas because someone in your life loves the outdoors? Well, you’re not alone. For starters, North America is home to the world’s largest camping-gear market. Then, there’s the fact that this country has a plethora of public land and national parks available for citizens to ramble through. As far as where…