I first heard about the Jansport backpack guarantee when I was writing an article for Woman’s Day on back-to-school savings. At that time, two things were different in my life. One, I was working as a freelance writer for national magazines. My niche? Consumer-oriented topics, especially if they involved saving money. It’s what lead me…
Did you know there is a difference between Peloton Collections classes and those classes in Peloton programs? I think that for many Peloton users, they are synonymous. Sure, there might be some classes from a Peloton Collection that shows up in a Peloton program. But as far as how they’re organized, they are two very…
I was fortunate to be part of the beta test for Peloton Lanebreak. And let me tell you: my video game-loving daughter and husband were super jealous. Why? Because Lanebreak is Peloton’s videogame on the bike. I’m so glad the company moved in this direction as my husband always said he would ride more if…
I first started writing about tax free days aka sales tax holidays a decade ago. That was when my own daughters were still in school and we needed to find ways to save on back to school shopping. Turns out the summer months are when most states let you shop tax free for back to…
If you’re planning a trip and want to locate New England vacation rentals with a Peloton, you’ve come to the right place. This article includes dozens of homes in various New England states. All have a Peloton bike on site. So, what New England states are included? As of this writing, I’ve identified vacation rentals…
In my family it’s important to have quality kitchenware, including cookware that comes with a lifetime warranty. Why? Because we want products that last. Also, we want to support companies that will stand behind the products they sell. It’s the reason that I’ve covered this notion of lifetime warranties so much on this blog. That…
How did I land on the topic of 32 brands with lifetime warranties? Well, I’ve been writing for a long time about the long-term value of guarantees. I believe that when you spend your hard-earned money on something it should last. And if it doesn’t last, then the company should stand behind the product and…
I know that I’m not alone in being stumped about which anniversary theme goes with which year of marriage. I mean, the first few years after your wedding, the gift choices are easy. Most people know that the gift for your first year of marriage is paper. But, then it gets tricky from there. Another…
Until I had children, I didn’t appreciate the value behind buying luggage, backpacks and books bags with a lifetime warranty. You see, kids can be hard on stuff. So, you want to spend your hard-earned money on products that will hold up. When my daughters were little, we only bought backpacks and bookbags from L.L….
When it comes to the best school supplies for college students, the list looks very different from when I went to college. I went to New York University. For starters there weren’t any online classes let alone digital textbooks. Yeah, I’m really dating myself. In addition, we bought all of our textbooks in person. Then,…
There are so many questions about Peloton bike pedals. I mean, hundreds. I’ve had readers write to me asking questions as varied as “Why are my pedals clicking?” to “Can I ride my Peloton wearing sneakers?” to “How do I unclip my Peloton shoes from the pedals?” And it makes sense. If you’re new to…
Have you ever considered doing yoga at a museum? It’s a trend happening worldwide. Recently, the New York Times reported that the Louvre Museum in Paris invited people to practice among the masters as a promo for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Why museums host yoga classes Downward dog with a Degas? Sun salutations with sculptures?…
Film, TV or screen tourism is defined as a location that becomes popular for people to visit, thanks to its appearance in a movie or television show. It could be a country that comes onto people’s radars because of its prominence in a movie, such as Salzburg, Austria did after being featured in 1965 in…
When it comes to accessories and the best mat for Peloton, I’ve come to realize something important. There are three kinds of mats for Peloton that you might be considering. Perhaps that’s how you ended up on this review blog post. One, there is the Peloton bike mat or the mat that goes under the…
For the past eight years, twice a year, I go through my closet and my daughters’ closets, and find clothing that we haven’t worn in awhile. The goal is consigning clothes to declutter and make extra cash to spend on gifts or to pay bills. In the regular times, I would consign our clothes in…
Hello, I’m glad you’re here! My name is Leah Ingram, a professional journalist by training and author of 15 books. Years ago, I became suddenly frugal. You may have read my blog or book of the same name. These days I’m writing about products and services that provide the most value for your time and money…
When it comes to the nicest college and university dorms in America, many schools have upped their game. Some provide accommodations and amenities that rival expensive hotels or elegant condominiums. For example, at Syracuse University in upstate New York, there are Peloton bikes for college students to use. Other schools have added perks such as…
Are you looking to figure out how to vacation with your dog this year? That describes my husband and me every year. In fact, every fall, every winter and every spring we try to figure out our vacation options. We’re those people who want to go away with our dogs rather than hire a sitter….