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,…
After writing my article about surprising things you can buy with HSA or FSA dollars, I wondered if there were surprising things you can buy with EBT. In case you didn’t know, EBT is shorthand for Electronic Benefits Transfer and is usually used in combination with SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. That’s another…
We’ve owned our Peloton Row for about a year now, and I’ve been slowly adding to the accessories that I’m using with this rower. Some of these items I use with my Peloton bike as well — and appear in this article on must-have Peloton bike accessories. On the other hand, I’ve acquired some add-ons…
So, what are the best weights for Peloton? Well, it depends on how you plan to use them. As far as I can see, there are three scenarios when you might be looking for weights to use with Peloton classes. Why do you need weights with a Peloton Firstly, there are weights for the Peloton…
Did you know that you can buy generic Girl Scout cookies or Girl Scout cookie knockoffs or dupes in stores and the cookies taste like the real thing? Sure, they don’t have the same names as your favorite Girl Scout cookies. However, if you were to do a blind taste test, I’m confident you couldn’t…
I’ve just updated this article to include a video I made showing how I calibrated my original Peloton bike, which we bought in 2016. In 2020 we added a second bike, the Bike Plus, which auto calibrates. However, if you are still using an OG Peloton Bike, you might find this information helpful. I never…
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…
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