After the popularity of my articles on birthday freebies for grownups and birthday discounts, readers asked, “Hey, what about birthday freebies for kids?” Thanks for the idea. I’ll admit that because my own children are grown, I’m not in the mindset of thinking about free stuff they can get on their birthday. However, if you’ve…
A few years ago we were looking for ways to save on home remodeling costs. You see, we’d had an extension put on our home. At the same time, we were renovating existing areas of the house. Even though we’d hired a contractor to handle the extension, we were able to negotiate discounts with him….
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…
My daughters just saw the show Six this past weekend so were thrilled to learn that the Peloton Broadway series now included Six classes. Not familiar with the Broadway series on Peloton? Well, let me explain. Over the years Peloton has put together a series of rides and other classes featuring the music from Broadway…
There are a couple of ways to define Peloton outdoor classes. That’s my goal for this article. One, there are legit classes that you can take outdoors with Peloton. And, two, there are Peloton classes that provide the experience of being outside without leaving your home. Some of these classes are exclusive to the Peloton…
When you think of ways to save money on car insurance, do you ever stop to think about the ways you could be costing yourself more? For example, being a bad driver can cost you more. Also, if you have a lot of accident claims (whether they’re your fault or not) can raise your car…
There’s no question that subscription boxes are having their day. They provide an easy and convenient way to buy someone a gift, without ever leaving the house. Since 2014, visits to subscription company websites have grown by 890%. The most popular categories? Beauty, apparel and food. Some of the most popular subscriptions boxes include: Ipsy,…
It was definitely time to write a separate blog post about Florida vacation rentals with Peloton. Because when people reach out to me, asking for info on renting a private home with a Peloton cycle in it, they are most interested in three destinations: I’ve already written about finding a New York vacation rental with…
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…
While living in Western Pennsylvania, I’ve been able to get groceries online for free. That is, my local supermarket, Giant Eagle, does not charge a fee for store pickup. On the other hand, you can get your first grocery delivery from Giant Eagle for free with a coupon code. After that, though, you’ll pay $9.95…
I’ve taken to calling my Socket Seat cushion my geriatric butt cushion. Why? Well, I’m not quite geriatric but I feel like I am. Because as someone in their mid 50s, I can’t believe I need to sit on a special memory foam seat cushion to ease my pain. This decision to buy a Socket…
Over the years it’s gotten harder to dispose of shredded paper. For example, not every recycling company takes shredded paper anymore. However, that hasn’t stopped me from continuing to shred paper. I believe it’s one of the best ways to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes and identity thieves. I’ve even convinced my…
Have you ever thought about resetting your PR on Peloton? And why would you want to do that? There are a couple of reasons why you might want to start over with your personal records on your Peloton. However, the reason I’m writing this article now is timely. That is, it’s the New Year. Lots…
What are the best meal kit delivery services? I’ve just updated this review to include HelloFresh, Sun Basket, and Peapod–yes, Peapod. Plus, I’ve included promo coupon codes for each.
Even though you may be trying to help the environment, it’s possible you are making one of these common recycling mistakes. Even those of us with the best intentions can slip up. For example, recently I wrote about whether or not k cups were recyclable. (They are.) However, in researching the article, I discovered something…
When it comes to Peloton and food, the first thing you may think about is this: what’s the best thing to eat before and after you exercise. Well, tastes and opinions vary. Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers swears that a banana is what gets him through a hard workout. He calls it bringing a snacky snack…
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…
Update: the MM.LaFleur personal styling service has just introduced new styles that fit with the work from home aesthetic for this year. These include bundles of WFH outfits. These outfits feel like pajamas but look professional enough for a ZOOM meeting. Given this new information, I’ve decided to update this review of the MM.LaFleur personal…