I write a lot about well-known brands, but until now, I’ve never focused on the lighter side and that is a trivia quiz about famous logos. That is, I recently read this article on famous companies and their logos on Stacker.com. You see, Stacker.com compiled dozens of the most famous logos of companies, corporations and…
I was shocked to discover how many items go on sale in January. I mean, I always knew about certain January sales. For example, after the holidays, you can get great deals on Christmas, Chanukah and other items. In addition, those markdowns often continue into January. However, last year’s Christmas lights or Chanukah wrapping paper…
When it comes to unique New Year’s resolutions, you may think there are none. I mean, most people, when making a New Year’s resolutions list, stick with the basics. Lose weight. Join a gym. Get finances in order. These are the popular resolutions that we hear about each year. However, I can thank the job-search…
Did you know that Nordstrom is a pet friendly store? What about Duluth Trading Company, True Value or LL Bean? Believe it or not, you can bring your dog with you when you shop at these retailers and many, many more. How do I know this? One, I’ve brought my own dogs, Oscar and Sadie,…
It’s always a challenge to find the best men’s dress shoes for my husband’s wide feet. Usually, what happens is this: he finds a pair that fits his extra-extra wide foot and high arch, and then he buys multiple pairs in multiple colors. Do you do the same? Anyway, that’s great for practical reasons–buying shoes…
After writing my post about stores closed on national holidays, I started getting questions from readers about what time do stores open. I got the sense that people who wanted to shop in the stores closed on holiday wanted to know when they could go the next day. Or, shoppers simply wanted to know what…
These are some of my favorite stores for shopping. This includes both in person and online. Whenever possible I’ve included shopping codes to help you save. Amazon First of all, you know that Amazon.com is a site where you can buy anything and everything. But you may not realize how much you can save with…
For many years I wrote about the best gift card deals during the holiday season and throughout the year. I did this in my role as a contributor to Parade.com. Every year, without fail, restaurants and retailers would offer some kind of gift card deal. For example, if you bought $100 in Panera Bread gift…
While we know that many corporate businesses close for national holidays, did you know that certain retail stores are closed on holidays, too? You have to commend these retailers for giving their employees the day off when many other Americans have vacation, too. However, if you’re looking to shop, this may not be good news….
Did you know that the list of UK wedding anniversary gifts by year is slightly different from the same list for American anniversaries? I was never really aware that there was this difference until readers from the United Kingdom started reaching out, asking for help when shopping for anniversary gifts. They’d read my other anniversary…
Are you looking for modern wedding anniversary gift ideas by year and theme? If so, you’ve come to the right place for ideas on contemporary anniversary gifts by year. For instance, did you first read my blog post on easy anniversary gifts? Then, you made your way over here? If so, welcome. To clarify, when…
This post on womens wide width dress shoes includes two categories of dressy shoes. First, there are traditional heels and formal shoes. Second, I’ve included boots and booties. Why? Because I know that I like wearing boots and booties with tights and dresses when I need to dress up. In fact, one could say that…
Nobody wants to deal with unwanted gifts. In fact, no one wants to receive a present that they don’t really want. But sometimes you end up getting a Christmas, birthday or anniversary gift that just isn’t right. So, what do you do? I’ve got some tips on how to handle being on the receiving end…
Are you looking for traditional wedding anniversary gift ideas? Certainly, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve included traditional anniversary gifts by year 1-60. In addtion, I’ve also got wedding anniversary gifts for her and anniversary gifts by year for him. Why cover annivesary gift ideas overall I’ve got a blog post on anniversary freebies…
If you’re a procrastinator or just hate the crowds at the stores, then you’ll love shopping at stores with in store pickup or curbside pickup or drive up. That is you buy online and then use in store pickup to retrieve your purchase. This could be your saving grace during this holiday season–or really at…
When I first started writing about personal styling services years ago, there was no such thing as a plus size online stylist. Thankfully, times have changed, and the companies that provide personal styling services that you can use from home have accepted a wide range of women’s body sizes. This acceptance includes some of the…
Why should you think about buying products guaranteed for life gifts? Because, it’s a smart use of your money. If you’re like me, you want to give gifts that are not only meaningful but also that last. It’s one of the reasons I tend to give my business to companies with a lifetime warranty and…
Are you looking for an honest Stitch Fix review? Wondering what Stitch Fix is all about? Well, let me tell you. 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….