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…
I’ll never forget the first time I ever saw someone walking in cycling shoes. I’m talking about the kinds of shoes with cleats on the bottom that clip into pedals. Anyway, we used to live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The country roads there that parallel the Delaware River are super popular with road cyclists. So,…
When it comes to Colorado vacation rentals with Peloton bikes, it’s no surprise that the most popular ones are in the most popular Colorado towns. What I mean by that, we’re talking about popular ski resort towns and destinations where people want to vacation in Colorado. So, this article on Colorado vacation rentals with Pelotons…
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…
More than a decade ago, I got a crash course in formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation. That’s because, at the time, our home was undergoing a major renovation. I didn’t understand the ins and outs of insulation then, but I learned quickly. Here’s what happened. Our contractor had just started installing traditional fiberglass insulation in the drywalls….
I’ve put together this kitchen and baking essentials list for those who want to do more cooking at home. Maybe you own some of these tools. Maybe you don’t. For example, we’ve been making a lot of sautéed vegetables and stir fry dishes. One of the best ways to prep onions, peppers, carrots and more…
Are you a last minute gift shopper? Well, if you find yourself almost out of time to buy gifts, you’re not out of luck. There are plenty of ways that you can get a last minute gift or gifts. This is relevant for last-minute anniversary or birthday gifts, or when you need to get presents…
You never think you’ll need an adaptive strength training program until suddenly you do. Take me during summer 2021. While in the throes of doing the Hardcore on the Floor calendar, I fell and broke my wrist. I didn’t fall exercising, mind you. Nonetheless, suddenly, I was in a cast for eight weeks and had…
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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…
With so many of my readers looking for last-minute gift ideas, I wanted to remind you of holiday shipping deadlines to keep in mind. This is especially important if you tend to be a procrastinator shopper and like to leave things for the last minute. Overall, I’m going to be giving you holiday shipping deadlines…
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…
When it comes to how to bookmark Peloton classes, there is something very important to understand: you cannot bookmark an upcoming live class. In other words, you can bookmark an On Demand class only. This article will explain everything you need to know about bookmarking classes and then finding them later. Bookmarking Peloton classes You…
For the longest time I was jealous of people who cast their Peloton to a TV. This was especially true if they had their TV mounted on the wall above their bike or Tread. Because it seemed so much easier to see the screen if it showed up on the TV. I’d never tried screencasting,…
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…
Wondering when National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is this year? Well, it is celebrated on the third Friday of December each year. So, for 2023 National Ugly Sweater Day is December 15, 2023. I’ve updated this article to include options for those looking for plus size Christmas clothing, including ugly Christmas or holiday sweaters. I’m…
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…
Fall is when most people sign up for a CSA farm share for the next season. Not sure what I’m talking about? Then, I’m glad you made your way over to this primer on farm shares and CSA or community support agriculture. My plan is to explain what CSA farm shares are, how you can…