I have to start off by apologizing for a preview recommendation in the ‘Amazon Item You Didn’t Know You Needed’ section. I know how much you guys love those recommendations and finds. And I love sharing them. But after setting up and using the Kitchen wrap organizer I recommended, I ended up returning it. So to everyone who got it. Sorry. If you haven’t purchased it yet, don’t! Maybe it was a user error? I set it up (actually, I had Nick set it up) and put it in the pantry where I was going to put all my kitchen wrap things on it. It looked awesome. I recommended it. Then, over the weekend, I tried putting the plastic wrap...
While it may sit there relatively unused and unloved for most of the year, come Christmas, things really start to heat up for your mantel. Not only does it become the production site of much of your winter warmth, it’s also one of the major focal points of a successful Christmas display. Whether you choose to hang a wreath above it, wrap the whole thing in garland or simply display all of your favorite Christmas ornaments along the shelf, Christmas is your mantel’s time to shine. Another major job which is usually handed to your mantel (if you have one in your home) is hanging your Christmas stockings. This spot, prearranged with Old Saint Nick, is the place where your...
When it’s time to buy Christmas gifts, it’s absolutely normal to feel like you’re under pressure — especially when it’s a gift for her, the special lady in your life. The holidays are coming up fast, and that means it’s time to find the best gifts for her. Now, don’t get nervous — there are plenty of options out there and plenty of smart gift ideas for every type of woman. First thing’s first — you’ll want to ask yourself what the nature of your relationship is, what type of woman the gift-ee is, and what you’re willing to spend. After answers to those three questions, you’ll at least have gotten closer to a great gift. Whether the present is...
It goes without saying at this point but we’ll say it anyway: a lot has changed since the COVID-19 outbreak. Music festivals and concerts are gone, team sports are all on hold and even going to the grocery store feels like navigating a minefield. Plus, any single person can tell you that dating has changed. Dramatically. Dating during a quarantine isn’t impossible, it’s just, well, different. Going out for drinks isn’t just frowned upon, it’s downright impossible in most states. But just because you can’t go to your usual first date spot, that doesn’t mean you can’t still date. In fact, from where we’re sitting, this isn’t such a bad thing for single people at all. But why take our...
Having worked for many years in a women’s consignment store, I know a thing or two about the in’s and out’s of such a store and some of these tips may help you have a better chance of success when you try to consign clothing of your own. Now every store has a different set of rules (some prefer bagged clothing to hangers, any season vs in season) its best not to compare stores because they all operate differently. Before you attempt to bring clothing in, do your research first. Pick up a pamphlet from the store or read about their rules and requirements online first. Don’t show up for your first time with 5 garbage bags the moment they...
