Tis the season to be spending. It can be hard to get a handle on finances when you're feeling festive and frivolous--take it from a reformed over-shopper. But it's so important to rein in your budget and make a plan to keep more money in your wallet (and the bank!). Here a few ...read more
Grandparents are special people. They love and nurture and babysit and bake and lend and help in any and every way they can. We may be grown up, but we'll always be their babies--so they happy do for us and ask for little in return (well, you know, besides a crew of grandkids.) ...read more
Big-box stores have “upped the ante” this year by offering “door busters,” “midnight specials” and other holiday sales incentives well before Thanksgiving’s Black Friday. To provide consumers with a fighting chance as they are bombarded with “deals." Be prepared with the top ten ...read more
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here! Shopping online for the kids this year? While both days have a history of being tied to security breaches, shoppers (like yours truly) continue to click away.... because, hey, who doesn't like big savings! Make sure that you get all ...read more
Bells ringing, pine trees splayed up top car roofs, twinkling lights abound. The holidays are coming and I say bring on the merry! This year, I shopped a early, (well for me anyway) and scored gifts for everyone on my holiday list. My challenge? To spend less this holiday season. ...read more
Before I had kids, I wore all sorts of jewelry. Heavy statement necklaces, cocktail rings, big glamorous baubles, impractical hoop earrings, stacked bangles, and pretty little luxuries of every kind. But all that bling went out the door when I had my babies. It was impossible to ...read more
The holiday season is here! With Thanksgiving behind us, it is time to get serious about holiday shopping. Last week we launched our annual gift guide. It is packed with gorgeous gift ideas for everyone on your list. Not only will it make your holidays shopping much easier, but ...read more
'Tis the season to be jolly. As temperatures begin to dip, and the leaves continue to tumble and crowd the ground, the excitement of the holidays has begun to bubble and swell over. We couldn't think of a better way to share in the merry of the season than to bring you our third ...read more
Whenever I think of Staples, I think of, well, staples. I go there to get my regular office supplies, but did you know they have gorgeous stationery, organization tools, and travel accessories? They also have a ton of cool gadgets that make thoughtful gifts for anyone on your ...read more
Now that we're in the throws of the holiday season, it's time to start thinking about paying attention to our holiday shopping lists. I've actually taken to shopping quite a bit online these days because I'm just so darn busy. It's hard to make time to hit up my favorite brick ...read more
If you need us tomorrow, we'll be shopping... At home. On the couch. With a big cuppa tea... It's Cyber Monday, and we're ready to save big on extravagant holiday gifts and practical presents alike. We'll be browsing for everything from fabulous fashions to cool kiddie products ...read more
I saw some fun "flat-lays" on Instagram this morning of Black Friday essentials: alarm clocks (for early rising!), sneakers (for running!), and water bottles (for hydrating!). There are some serious shoppers out there who are intent on getting what they want at majorly discounted ...read more
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
With the holiday season comes the inevitable running around to find the perfect gift for the loved one in your life. This year we are doing a little less running by doing all of our shopping in one place! As the electronics and tech hub, the Microsoft store is your one-stop ...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
Time to dress up for the holidays. We've got a great fashion haul from CAbi. Fancy accessories for dress up, as well as a great way to style a scarf. Shop with your CAbi consultant. BONUS! A scarf-tying demo on how to tie a chic and elegant knot. Here's what we featured: ...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 time to think about holiday shopping! ModCloth has put together a fun and fabulous Holiday Gift Guide with picks for everyone on your list - your fashionista sister, vintage-loving BFF, foodie mom, and even gifts under $20 stocking stuffers for your favorite cousin or ...read more
Holiday shopping can be overwhelming. With all of the people to buy for, we know how much work goes into finding the perfect gifts for your friends, co-workers, kids and significant other. That is why we did the hard part, and researched some of the best brands to bring you our ...read more
If you've been bitten by the travel bug like yours truly, you're probably constantly on the look for cards that will earn you travel points. Am I right? Have you heard about the new co-branded travel credit card program, the Expedia+ Voyager Card from Citi? We were excited to ...read more
