Holiday Shopping

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Payless. All opinions are 100% mine. Fall fashion is my favorite...I'm sure I'm not alone with that sentiment. Sure, we all love easy breezy summertime looks, but this fashion fanatic really gets excited when it's time to rock ...read more

‘Tis the season for giving…and returning. According to a recent survey by digital offers destination RetailMeNot, 32% shoppers say they typically return at least some presents they receive from family and friends. While this is a decline from 2013 when close to half (45%) of ...read more

Did you know that online sales are expected to jump 15 percent this Thanksgiving weekend, and many of those sales will be done on a mobile device. With retail data breaches in the spotlight, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and PRIVATE WiFi have teamed up to help ...read more

Today's post is generally one of my favorites to write because I love doing a little bit of wardrobe planning for myself, and then sharing my ideas you with you! Curt, Ava and are going to be busy, non-stop, for the next month and when you're bopping around here and there with ...read more

The halls are decked, the tree is trimmed, and holiday shopping is in full swing. This year, I'm taking part in the T.J.Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods challenge and shopping for people who aren't normally on my Christmas gift list but could use a little holiday cheer. This year ...read more

Let's face it. Buying a gift for that special girlfriend, mother, wife, or best friend isn't always the easiest of tasks. Why? Well, because women can be quite particular about things like sizing, fit, feel, and a whole other variety of things that make it impossible to buy ...read more

Living in Brooklyn we have various modes of getting around. For my three-year-old and six-year-old there preferred method is via scooter. Not only ideal for them it is super helpful for me where I carry my baby in a baby carrier as my three-year-old freely scoots along the ...read more

It’s already in the air. The frenzy of upcoming shopping deals is upon us, with online retailers offering a “BlackFriday Deals Week” or even “Cyber Monday Week”. Amazon.com has been offering Black Friday “countdown” deals for several days, offering customers daily deals on a ...read more

We all know about the great discounts on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the weeks leading up to Christmas. But have you ever thought about why these days may actually be detrimental to your bank account and may not be the best money-saving strategy? In a recent article, ...read more

Santa’s Workshop isn’t the only place to find quality, handcrafted items for the Holidays. New York has its own enclave of busy craftspeople who work all year long to create one of a kind items that make truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. These modern day elves, The ...read more

Just when you thought the madness in the stores had died down comes the gift returning season. Sadly, waiting in line for returns and exchanges is a ritual many of us still honor. A recent Consumer Reports survey revealed one-in-five Americans plan on celebrating this ...read more

Is your home or apartment loaded with baby and toddler stuff that you no longer need? The holidays are a great time to give back and from Black Friday through Christmas you can donate your new or unwrapped toys, children's books, coats and even diapers to any Alice and Olive ...read more

The new school year is already upon us, and that means big changes to the family routine and lots of new things on your to-do list. Kati Chevaux, organizational expert and editor at Cozi.com, the No. 1 online and mobile family calendar, recommends breaking down back-to-school ...read more