Today’s USA Today had an interesting story on the effect of online sample sales on the new retail habits of consumers. It looks like I could be a person of interest in the story, as I’m guilty of checking my email daily at 8am for what is going on sale that morning… [...]
Think you’re prepared to tackle the holidays this year? Are you starting already, like some amazingly well-organized people are??? If not, check out the wonderful printable checklist from The Giver’s Log that will start you down the path to holiday happiness. She even has a blank one for you to create/print your [...]
Why I do believe this is EXACTLY what the doctor ordered! Some of the recipes from the book, Preggatinis, are on Real Simple’s website for the taking! Sadly… the ingredients aren’t as close as our liquor cabinet… but it is a hopeful sign for the next 5 months!
Last week, I received two free samples of Starbuck’s new VIA instant coffee in the mail. I’ll admit I don’t drink their normal coffee unless it’s courtesy of some jug that someone has purchased, but I was highly intrigued by their promise to recreate brewed yumminess in an instant form. This morning, I tried [...]
We got the ad in the mail on Tuesday: SEIZE THE DAY SALE: DROPPAR jars (any size) for $0.99 this Saturday at IKEA! And since we only live about 3 miles from the nearest IKEA, we figured that we could make a quick stop by the store when they opened at 10am.
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Whenever I return home from a trip to the grocery store, be it Costco or Nugget, I always try and sort and store what I’ve bought before it gets tucked away. Oatmeal gets emptied into its container, along with rice and flour and such. I’m always amazed by the pile of packaging that amasses in [...]
Next week, you can save 30% off during the GAP/BR/ON Friends and Family event. And if you print out the coupon above (also linked here for printing ease), 5% of that purchase will go directly to TEACH FOR AMERICA.
As a former corps member (2002), I’m still a cheerleader for the [...]
I have a remedy to those “oh my god I’m going to have a sickening migraine and die from it” moments that come around in life. Sadly, they pass through my days a bit too often, but that’s why I’m happy to have liquid candy canes in my purse.
I’m a HUGE fan of [...]
Food, like fashion, has it’s trends come and go. Here is what epicurious.com has determined to be the Top 10 Food Trends for 2009
1. “Value” is the new “Sustainable”
These days, the economy dictates our cooking and shopping decisions: Bargains are in, no matter where they come from.
2. The Compost Pile [...]
Last year, Mr. M and I set a Christmas gifting limit of $100 for each other. We hadn’t done so before, but since we we’re both traditionally big gifters and were saving every last penny for our house down payment, we thought it would be a good way to quell our urges.
This year, we [...]
Unless we’re heading out on the town, or photos are going to be taken, I’m a “moisturizer & concealer” girl 24/7. My lovely combination skin doesn’t take kindly to foundations, so when I do need to apply it, it takes awhile to blend and contour, and I really don’t need that every day.
But [...]
One of my favorite bloggers just started up a business venture. Let’s just say she’s creative beyond means and is always coming up with great stuff. But today I’m kind of sad. (And I’m not naming names or putting in links just because I want to vent openly without a traceback)
She’s selling [...]
