When you hear about a store going out of business, you just assume that they will be permanently closed. In fact, when I wrote the article on defunct stores, I never thought I’d hear about them again. But guess what? Some retailers that closed down permanently as a brick and mortar store have found new…
Since I’ve been wearing Baleaf clothing for years while enjoying my Peloton bike, I figured it was high time to write a Baleaf clothing review. I practically live in my Baleaf leggings, which have lasted for years. They are my go to leggings for casual days at home or when cycling on my Peloton bike….
I decided to update this article on bartering tips after a reporter from CNBC quoted me in an article about how I bartered for a year’s worth of free haircuts. Unfortunately, that story is no longer available online, so I can’t link to it. How I Started Bartering for Goods and Services Long story short:…
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….
The Hardcore on the Floor calendar for Peloton forever changed my opinion about the importance of strength training and how you can add Peloton strength classes to your regular workouts. It really has been transformational. Hardcore on the Floor I’m so excited to share with you all I’ve learned since starting to do the Hardcore…
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,…
Whenever providing advice to national magazines and media on gift giving or writing about the topic in one of my 15 books, I always suggest that you choose a personalized present. And I don’t just mean one with a monogram, although that can be a nice touch. What I mean is you give a gift…
Even though my blog is about smart shopping and saving money, there’s also a green element to it. It is important to me to buy things that last and which I don’t automatically see as disposable or throw away. Maybe you feel the same. So read on to find out how long it takes these…
What would you say if I told you that there are things in your home that could take centuries or even longer to decompose in the trash? As Earth Day approaches or even at any time during the year, it’s something to consider. And that is what you throw out and how long it takes…
I had no idea how Stitch Fix could help with graduation dress shopping. However, I shouldn’t have been surprised. You see, I’ve been a loyal Stitch Fix customer for almost four years now. I’ve found Stitch Fix to be the perfect substitute to an in-person personal stylist that I once hired to make over my…
I’ve been shopping Stitch Fix Freestyle for quite some time now. In fact, before it was called Freestyle, I was buying clothes directly from Stitch Fix. I’m talking about shopping outside of requesting a Fix. Didn’t know this was possible? Neither did I. But let me tell you how I discovered this possibility. Shopping Stitch…
Last year, I considered whether I should buy a used Peloton bike versus buying one new. You see, we’d recently bought a vacation home where I had hoped to be spending more time and eventually retire to. As a devoted Peloton user, I wanted that vacation home to have a Peloton bike in it. In…
Of the millions of Peloton members, there’s no way to know how many are short riders like I am. But here’s what I can tell you: there is a #shortietribe hashtag on the Peloton leaderboard. Plus, there’s a Peloton for short riders Facebook group that has nearly 10,500 15,000 members. Clearly, there are plenty of…
Stitch Fix 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. Perhaps you just don’t like shopping all together. Stitch Fix is a stylist in a box that is definitely…
I should have thought about writing about celebrities on Peloton before taking the recent Lizzo two for one ride. Why? Because I would have searched for Lizzo’s username on the screen during the ride. Now, granted there were something like 20,000 people on that ride. So my chances of figuring out her screen name were…
By now you’ve probably heard about the Taylor Swift workout. Thousands of people are trying it and recording their results on Instagram, TikTok and more. In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s this: when Time Magazine named Taylor Swift as the 2023 Person of the Year, they did a feature profile on…
Ever since Peloton introduced challenges, I’ve been doing them each month. There are lots of reasons to join one. It’s a great way to meet new people and make friends. Also, if you find your motivation to work out waning, being in a challenge can help. Finally, some of the Peloton challenges help you learn…
A reader recently reached out to ask if I had information about gyms with Peloton bikes. He’d read my articles on various Peloton hotels, vacation rentals with Peloton bikes and college towns with Pelotons. But, he explained, he likes to visit a “regular” gym when he travels for work so he can get his Peloton…