I decided to write this article about the Converse shoe size chart after I discovered that Chuck Taylors are sized differently than other shoes in the brand. I discovered this when my daughters were begging me to get them “Chucks” to wear to school. All of their friends were wearing them and well, keeping up…
I first wrote about businesses that give a military discount when I was working on this article about how to get a Peloton membership discount. Turns out that Peloton offers money-off equipment or an app membership for the following members of the military. However, Peloton is hardly the only business that offers discounts to veterans…
This article on clothing brand resale programs is a round up of trade-in programs done directly through a company’s website or stores. As opposed to reselling clothes for money on third-party sites, like eBay or Poshmark, these are brand specific resale shops. Think of it as yet another way to recycle your clothes for money….
As soon as we got our Peloton bike in 2016, I couldn’t wait to buy myself some Peloton workout clothes. I loved seeing the instructors wearing this cool workout gear, and I wanted some for myself. Lucky for me I’d shared my Peloton referral code with a few friends. So, therefore I had a couple…
When I first published this article, it was a straight out review of Nuun vs Liquid IV. However, then I learned about something called water enhancers. Specifically, I learned about one called Stur. So, I’ve modified this article to include all three products. Now, why was I interested, originally, in a hydration product like Nuun…
Recently, in a Facebook group of Peloton devotees, there was an extensive discussion about the best underwear for working out. Within an hour of someone posing this question, more than 200 people have provided their feedback on what they believed to be the best workout underwear. In reading through this discussion–and adding my own opinions–a…
I’ve just updated this college dorm must haves article for this year’s incoming freshman class of students. It includes 46 48 college dorm must haves. I’ve covered college dorm lists for guys as well as college dorm must haves for girls. In fact, there is quite a bit of overlap for dorm must haves whether…
When I was living in New York City in my 20s, my friends and I loved to go skating in the winter. Our favorite was Wollman Rink in Central Park. At that time, it was a little known ice skating gem in Manhattan. If I were still living in NYC, I would consider ice skating…
It’s harder to find makeup expiration dates than it is food expiration dates. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try. Because the truth is this: makeup can and does expire. And if you ignore certain rules about keeping cosmetics fresh and clean, you can end up with irritated skin or, worse, an infection. That’s…
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…
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…
Decades ago when I was a beauty reporter for Allure Magazine, I covered the opening of the Nordstrom Spa at the Somerset Collection Mall. You see, I was living in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the time. That Nordstrom Spa — or Spa Nordstrom as it’s now called — was located in Troy, Michigan, about an…
If I had to guess what America’s favorite valentine’s candy is, I would say chocolate. Any kind of chocolate. However, that’s probably a given. For example, according to the National Confectioners Association, 92 percent of Americans plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate or candy. Ironically, February is not when we celebrate National Candy Month….
I’ve just updated this blog post on the most popular subscription boxes in America. When I first wrote this post, subscription boxes were a new thing. Now they’re a regular occurrence. Maybe you get them sent to you on a regular basis or, this past holiday season, you sent one to someone as an experiential…
Hi. I’m Leah Ingram, and I’m a writer, author and money-saving expert. I am the author of 15 books on topics ranging from frugal living to paying for college to saving money on a wedding. In addition, over the years, I have partnered with national brands to bring my unique, smart-spending advice to national audiences….
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…
As Chewy pet parents I guess we were ahead of the curve in falling in love with Chewy. That’s because we’ve been Chewy customers aka pet parents since 2018, when we first started using the autoship service to buy our dogs’ food. To be honest I’d heard of Chewy.com before then, but it wasn’t until…
One year when we had to use up our flexible spending account, I was so surprised to learn that sunscreen was one of the FSA eligible items we could spend that money on to buy. What does FSA stand for? Flexible Spending Account. A flexible spending account is something your employer sets up for you,…