One of the goals in writing this blog is to help make you a real sophisticated consumer and smart shopper. This is regardless of what you’re in the market to buy–be it the best Peloton accessories or wide width shoes for women.
I’ve also taken into consider the why you were shopping. Maybe you’re buying something indulgent for yourself. Or maybe you’re looking for gift ideas for Peloton loves, Father’s Day or Christmas. Or maybe you’re in the market for something as simple as a new dehumidifier.
With that in mind I thought it made sense to create a Shop page for all the products I mention in my various blog posts. That way if you wanted one place to scroll through your shopping options, it was there for you.
Below you’ll find products and recommendations from each of the my blog posts. I hope you enjoy scrolling through. Maybe you’ll find something you like that you didn’t even know you wanted. Happy shopping and scrolling.
Finally, if you’re interested in buying any of my books in print, I recommend you shop on Bookshop.org. It’s an online marketplace of independent bookstores.
Best Peloton Accessories
My blog post on the best, must-have Peloton accessories and essentials has been the number one blog post for more than a year. No wonder. People are loving their Pelotons and want to make sure they own everything they can to get the most out of their Peloton cycle, Peloton Tread or the Peloton digital app.
Below are the products I’ve recommended in those blog posts. I’ve collected them here to make your shopping easier.
Spin Towel is made by a company called Drip Accessories. You can get your Spin Towel in different trim colors. In addition, the company makes Peloton screen protectors for both the Peloton bike and the Peloton Tread. I've included both here. Also, the first time you shop on the Drip Accessories site, sign up for their mailing list. You'll get a discount code to use. Finally, I've included a new-to-me product--a shelf for the back of your bike. I love mine. I found two companies on Etsy that are 3D printing a phone mount or holder for the Peloton. These work with all sizes of iPhone and Android phones. I've also included their baby monitor holder. You can choose to have these made in red or black. One of the companies is called SpinBike3D. There is an entire SpinBike3D shop on Etsy, which I've linked to here. The other company is called SpinCaddy. I'm linking to their Etsy store, too! Here are inexpensive yet effective shoe hangers you can buy on Etsy. Looking for the best cycling shoes for Peloton? Here are some highly rated options. Tommaso Strada 100 available on specialized bike website GiantNerd.com. Fi'zik:k brand Aria R3 Cycling Shoe available on Backcountry.com. Genius Fit Cycling Shoe - Women's available on Backcountry.com. Ruby II Cycling Shoe - Women's available on Backcountry.com Attack Road Cycling Shoe - Women's available on Backcountry.com. Salita II Cycling Shoe - Women's available on Backcountry.com Pearl Izumi Quest Road Cycling Shoe - Women's available on Backcountry.com Shimano Cycling Shoe - Women's available on Backcountry.com Komfy Bike Seat | Most Comfortable Bike Seat | Bike Saddle Cushion Use code LEAH10 to save 10% on your Komfy Bike Seat cover. Note: this discount does not work on Amazon. When you shop on Baleaf.com and use the code LEAH at checkout, you'll receive a 10% discount. This is a much better deal than shopping on Amazon. 3D Chamois Padded Mountain Bike Compression Boxer Briefs. Come in sizes Small to 3XL and in five colors: blue, green, red, orange and grey 3D Chamois Padded Low Cut Long Compression Cycling Shorts comes in sizes small to 2XL. When you shop on Baleaf.com and use the code LEAH at checkout, you'll receive a 10% discount. This is a much better deal than shopping on Amazon. 3D Chamois Padded Mountain Bike Compression Boxer Briefs. Come in sizes Small to 3XL and in five colors: blue, green, red, orange and grey 3D Chamois Padded Low Cut Long Compression Cycling Shorts comes in sizes small to 2XL. When you shop for cycling shorts on Baleaf.com--and use code LEAH at checkout--you'll get 10% off. You won't find a deal like on Amazon. FYI, Baleaf also makes bottoms for yoga, running, golf and tennis, among other activities. Mid Rise 3D Chamois Padded Leg-Zippers Cycling Leggings come in women's size small to 2XL. UPF50+ 3D Padded 2-in-1 Skirt & Capris Cycling Combination comes in two colors, and in women's sizes small to 2XL. You can find a nice array of dumbbell weights for Peloton strength and bootcamp classes on the Target website or on Amazon. Dick's Sporting Goods also has a wide array of Neoprene hand weights in the fitness gear section.Spin Towel and Other Peloton Accessories
Peloton Phone Mount
Best Peloton Accessories: Shoe Hanger
Best Cycling Shoes for Peloton
Seat Covers and Cushions for Peloton Cycle
Best Peloton Accessories: Baleaf Padded Shorts for Men
Best Peloton Accessories: Baleaf Padded Shorts for Men
Best Peloton Accessories: Baleaf Padded Bottoms for Women
Best Weights for Peloton
Peloton Digital App Review
In this blog post that reviews the Peloton digital app, I offer home spin bike suggestions that are an affordable alternative to the Peloton cycle.
Peloton Alternative Indoor Spin Bikes
Here are some indoor home spin bikes that are an affordable alternative to the Peloton cycle. These are great options if you're hoping to use the Peloton digital app for your workouts but don't have the cash or budget to buy a Peloton bike.
Best Cleaning Products for Around the House
The products featured here appeared in this review of Lemi-Shine.
Lemi Shine
You can buy Lemi Shine on Amazon. It now has a number of different products.Â
Lemi Shine Natural Concentrated Liquid Dish Soap with Powerful Citric Extract That Washes Away Bacteria, Fresh Lemon Scent, 22 Fluid Ounces (Pack of 3)
Lemi Shine Booster Natural Lemon Dishwasher Detergent Additive Hard Water Stain Remover for Dishes and Glassware 24oz - 2 Pack Bundle
Lemi Shine - Shine + Dry Natural Dishwasher Rinse Aid Hard Water Stain Remover 8.45 oz - 3 Pack Bundle
Lemi Shine Laundry Detergent Pods with Powerful Citric Extracts and Natural Enzymes, Free and Clear of Dyes and Fragrances, Hypoallergenic, 16 Laundry Pods (Pack of 4)
Lemi Shine Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer, Natural Fresh Lemon Scent - 8 Count 2 Pk Bundle - 16 uses Total
Lemi Shine Natural Lemon Multi-Purpose Appliance Cleaner, 9 Pack Powder Packets for Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal (3 ct 7.5 oz Pouches per Box) 3 Pack Bundle
Lemi Shine Natural Liquid Dish Soap with Powerful Citric Extracts, Gentle On Hands, Includes Aloe & Vitamin E, Fresh Lemon Scent, 22 Fluid Ounces (3 Pack)
Lemi Shine Natural Liquid Dish Soap with Powerful Citric Extracts to Cut Grease & Stuck-on Food, Fresh Lemon Scent, 22 Fluid Ounces (Pack of 3)
Where to Buy a Dehumidifier
I recommended these dehumidifier brands in a blog post called “Water from the Dehumidifier.”
Where to Buy a Dehumidifier
Nearly every major home improvement store or big box store sells dehumidifiers. Even Amazon does.
Here are links to some of the highest and best rated dehumidifiers available from major stores. Many of this brick-and-mortar stores will let you shop online and pickup in store.
Best Wide Width Shoes for Women
In my blog post about the best wide width shoes for women, I highlight some of the brands that I wear on my own two feet.
Best Wide Width Shoes for Women
Here are some of my favorite brands that have the best wide width shoes for women. This includes wide boots and booties, sandals, flats and more. Some come in extra wide or double wide as well.
Anniversary Gift Ideas
Having trouble finding the right anniversary gift? You’re not alone. These gift suggestions are from two of my blog posts related to anniversaries. One focuses on easy anniversary gifts with a modern theme. Another focuses on anniversary gifts with a traditional theme.
With turquoise one of the 6th wedding anniversary colors and the traditional gift theme iron, a turquoise blue Le Creuset cast iron pot would be a great selection for a spouse who loves to cook. If you're going with wool as your traditional seven year wedding anniversary gift theme, here are great brands of wool socks to consider. Yes, I said socks! The traditional theme for being married eight years is bronze or pottery. Look at the cool items I found--featuring one or both of these themes--on Etsy! These are some simple yet perfect presents for him or for her. The traditional wedding anniversary theme for being married 10 years is tin. Look at these cool tin signs I found on Etsy! The theme overall for a 25th wedding anniversary is silver. So, find something made of silver or featuring silver, and you're good to go. That's a simple approach to buying the perfect present, right? When you've reached your marriage milestone of being married for 26, 27, 28 and 29 years, you're looking at a single wedding anniversary gift theme. They are: With these themes in mind, I've suggested some gifts to get by year that are personalized and could work as a present for him, for her, for a couple, for parents or grandparents, or anyone else you know celebrating their anniversary. The 26th wedding anniversary gift theme is art, so it's simple--give the gift of art. I see the company Art.com on the show "Queer Eye" all the time. They've got a great and affordable selection to choose from. The 27th wedding anniversary gift theme is music. Why not give the gift of music the recipient can enjoy all year long? If it makes sense, check out a SiriusXM subscription. Or give a throwback gift of vinyl records. There are a handful of subscription boxes on the Cratejoy website devoted entirely to vinyl records. The 28th wedding anniversary gift theme is linens. When I think of linens, I think of linens for a table or sheets and bedding for the bedroom. I love the idea of using the gift of new bed linens to make your bedroom look like a posh hotel suite. The 29th wedding anniversary gift theme is tools. So, get them tools from a store like The Home Depot. When you've reached your marriage milestone of being married for 31, 32, 33 or 34 years, you're looking at a single wedding anniversary gift themes to shape your shopping and gift buying. Those themes are: With these four themes in mind, I've suggested some gifts to get by year that are personalized and could work as a present for him, for her, for a couple, for parents or grandparents, or anyone else you know celebrating their 31st, 32nd, 33rd or 34th wedding anniversary. The theme for a 31st wedding anniversary is travel. In the "before times" I would have suggested you plan or give a trip to some exotic location or one that's been on your bucket list forever. However, in our current context, here's how I would suggest you find an anniversary gift that matches the theme symbol of travel--do it virtually. For example, you can still scratch the wanderlust itch with a travel-oriented subscription box, such as the Wordy Traveler available through Cratejoy. Every three months the Wordy Traveler sends three books, each set in an exotic locale. That way you can be transported (albeit inside your mind) someplace without traveling from the comfort--or safety--of your home. The theme for a 32nd wedding anniversary is bronze. Online store Design Toscano specializes in outdoor garden and other sculptures, including those made of bronze. With the theme of a 33rd wedding anniversary iron, you can come up with great gift ideas for him or her. For example, if the couple likes to play golf, you can go with a new set of irons. Or, if the couple likes to cook--and camp--you can choose a gift like these cast iron cooking pots from Bass Pro Shops. They're designed to be used outdoors over an open flame. The theme or symbol for a 34th wedding anniversary is food. So why not give the gift of food? You can order a food basket from your favorite local store, you can offer to cook the happy couple dinner--or take them out, if that's an option--or you can order then a subscription box to a meal kit service like Blue Apron. We love cooking with Blue Apron. When you've reached your marriage milestone of being married for 36, 37, 38 and 39 years, it gets more challenging to find unique gifts to give each other or someone you know. But here's the good news: you're looking at a single wedding anniversary gift themes to shape your shopping and gift buying. Those themes are: With these four themes in mind, I've suggested some gifts to get by year that are personalized and could work as a present for him, for her, for a couple, for parents or grandparents, or anyone else you know celebrating their 36th, 37th, 38th or 39th wedding anniversary. The theme for a 36th anniversary is antiques. If you can't get out to an antiques store to shop, a site like Etsy can help bring the antiques to you, such as the Antique Silver Filigree Art Deco Earrings shown here. In fact, when you search "antiques" on Etsy, you'll get more than 2 million results in a variety of categories. This includes home and living, jewelry, art and collectibles, books, clothing and much more. Many vintage and resale shops, as well as antiques dealers, have gotten smart and brought their goods online via Etsy. So you should have no trouble shopping for a 36th wedding anniversary within the "antiques" theme. Books are the theme for a 37th anniversary. Sure, you can buy books from a major retailer, but why not support a small business if you can? I've become a huge fan of Bookshop.org. It's a website that links hundreds of small bookstores around the country and gives them an ecommerce platform. Every book I've bought this year has been from Bookshop.org. The theme of a 38th anniversary is luck. In the "before" times, I might have suggested a trip to Ireland. You know, luck of the Irish and all. However, travel gifts right about now probably won't get you very far. Literally. Instead, I would suggest you think about lucky gifts or gifts of something or a symbol that represents luck. It could be a four-leaf clover or a wishbone, like the 14 karat gold necklace shown here from Etsy. Laughter is the theme of a 39th wedding anniversary. So when it comes to gifts of laughter, I think of comedy. You could have a date night at a comedy club, if that's the kind of thing you're into, or you can have a romantic evening at home, renting a comedy or watching the show of a comic, such as "John Mulaney: New in Town," which you can find on Amazon. Or maybe you buy that special someone a book by their favorite funny person. When you've reached your marriage milestone of being married for 41, 42, 43 and 44 years, first of all, congratulations! That's a long time to be married. Not many couples reach these milestons. At the same time, it gets more challenging to find unique gifts to give each other or someone you know. But here's the good news: you're looking at a single wedding anniversary gift themes to shape your shopping and gift buying for years 41-44. Those themes are: With these four themes in mind, I've suggested some gifts to get by year that are personalized and could work as a present for him, for her, for a couple, for parents or grandparents, or anyone else you know celebrating their 41st, 42nd, 43rd or 44th wedding anniversary. The theme for a 41st anniversary gift--both modern and traditional--is office. You can take this broad notion in many different ways. But given our current context, let's focus on a home office--even if the gift recipient isn't working full-time anymore. Every home these days seems to have a home office space or nook. So why not buy something that can enhance that home office, such as this writing desk from Walmart.com. The theme for the 42nd wedding anniversary is the gift of clocks or watches. If the people celebrating being married for 42 years haven't yet upgraded to smart watches, this would be the perfect anniversary to give them something like an Apple Watch, which you can buy affordably at Target. They come with a black wristband and face or a white wristband and face. The modern and traditional gift theme for a 43rd wedding anniversary is the gift of entertainment. Easy gift idea? Tickets to some kind of entertainment--Broadway show, Las Vegas spectacle, favorite band in concert--that is, if live entertainment is something you're doing right now. What's a close second? The gift of entertainment that you can enjoy at home. You could go for the gift of Amazon Prime, which would give them instant access to movies and TV shows they can stream at home, plus over a million songs and hundreds of playlists. Another way to enjoy entertainment at home: artwork that represents the gift recipient's favorite entertainment, such as this "Jaws" movie poster I found on Etsy. There are plenty of vendors on that platform selling movie posters. The modern and traditional theme for 44th anniversary gifts is electronics. You could always buy the person something new that's electronic, like a TV. I like putting a twist on the traditonal--or modern--gift, such as this Scosche Cup Mount and Power Hub for Mobile Devices aka electronics. It allows the gift recipient a convenient place to put their phone in the car and charge it at the same time. Use the code SCOSCHE25 on Scosche.com to save 25% on your purchase. FYI, I have a Scosche heart rate monitor, which is fantastic. So I can vouch for this company making and selling quality goods. Everyone knows that a couple celebrating 50 years of marriage are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. That's a huge milestone to reach. However, you don't have to buy gaudy golden things as a themed gift. As I've said before, I like to shop on Etsy for unique gift ideas. Here are a few I found recently that would work beautifully for golden anniversary gifts for parents or grandparents.6th Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gift Idea
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8th Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
Traditional 10th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
25th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
Anniversaries 26-29 Gift Themes and Ideas
31-34 Anniversaries Gift Themes and Ideas
36-39 Anniversaries Gift Themes and Ideas
41-44 Anniversaries Gift Themes and Ideas
50th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
