As someone who came of age in the 1980s, it is both fun and sad to reminisce about the defunct stores that no longer exist. I’m talking about the retailers where my friends and I would visit while hanging out at the mall sometime in the 80s decade. Also, this could be the old department…
Recently, in my yoga practice at a local studio, the instructor suggested we work on side crow. As he demonstrated it, I thought, OK, that seems simple enough. However, once I tried it on my mat, my big boobs got in the way. Yes, that is the curse of practicing yoga when you’re a busty…
Have you tried the Peloton barre classes yet? Have you asked yourself, “Does Peloton have barre classes?” What, you didn’t know that barre Peloton was a thing? Well, let me fill you in on everything you need to know about taking barre classes, including which Peloton instructors are teaching barre. In this blog post I’m…
I was so excited to vist the new Costco store in Maine on opening day. Maine has never had a Costco before. In fact, whenever visiting Maine, if you want to shop at Costco, you have to drive to Nashua, New Hampshire or Danvers, Massachusetts. Also, I was thrilled when Target finally opened in Maine….
Don’t get off on the wrong foot when trying to buy shoes that fit. The key is knowing your real size and that’s why I’ve written this article on how to measure your foot and shoe size at home. This is especially important since some surveys show between 86 percent and 92 percent of Americans…
I never stopped to think about how long running shoes last until I developed plantar fasciitis. Well, after developing plantar fasciitis, going to a podiatrist and then entering physical thereapy, that’s when I learned this important fact: running shoes, sneakers and, in fact, all shoes eventually wear out and need to be replaced. How long…
It used to be so hard to find plus size leggings and activewear for women. Thankfully, that’s not as much of an issue as it once was. I was reminded of this when I took the two-for-one Lizzo ride on Peloton. In case you’re not familiar with that ride from July 2022, singer Lizzo showed…
I decided to write about the best wide calf boots for women because I know what it’s like to find a fantastic pair of boots. Then, when you go to zip them up over your socks or skinny jeans, well, they just won’t close. You probably never thought about if you have wide or big…
I’d never heard about Hoka shoes or sneakers until Peloton’s Matt Wilpers mentioned them. What was the context and when? I cannot remember. However, I do recall the name sticking with me. At that time they were called Hoka One One. Soon after Matt mentioned them, I bought myself a pair. Today, I’m on my…
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…
Have you ever wondered how a Peloton instructor’s hair and makeup stays perfect in a class? You’d think they get professional help before going in front of the camera, like newscasters or actors do. But that doesn’t happen. On multiple occasions I’ve watched Peloton instructors demo on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok how they fix their…
Isn’t it always the way? You find a favorite shirt, pair of pants or even shoes, and when it’s time to buy new, you find that the company no longer makes that item. This has happened to me so many times, and it’s so frustrating. For example, back in 2020, I bought new bras online….
I’ve never been a fan of retailers that stayed open on Thanksgiving so was thrilled when I discovered a long list of stores that are closed on Thanksgiving. And when I say stores, I mean non-food stores. While I don’t love the idea of employees having to work on Thanksgiving, I understand if supermarkets stay…
When it comes to cell phone size comparison, oftentimes it’s the screen dimensions that make the biggest difference, not the size of the phone itself. However, times really have changed with regards to smartphones and how big they are. For example, on the left, below, is me updating a new iPhone 6s from an iPhone…
While I didn’t grow up celebrating Christmas, I love that grownups can 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….
I was so excited to learn about Ulta Beauty at Target. That is, you’ll now find Ulta stores, if you will, inside Target locations. Talk about combining two of my favorite places to shop. No offense, Nordstrom and Costco. I still love you two, too. Ulta Beauty at Target locations This Ulta Beauty store within…
When I think about the meaning of price match, I think about grocery stores. Usually, a supermarket will match a competitor’s pricing so you don’t shop there. Well, other kinds of retail stores offer price matching, too. This is usually true at many big box stores or national retailers. So how do you get a…
If you like to leave your holiday shopping to the last minute, then I’m confident you’re curious about Christmas Eve store hours. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve forgotten something at the last minute — be it a present or something I need for the meal we’re making the next day. And I’m…