Weekend Reads was written on Tuesday (with a quick check Friday morning), as I have spent the rest of the week as an election judge in my county. Our county’s executive was Angela Alsobrooks, and now that she’s a Senator, we are having a special election for her replacement. I was tapped for early voting… Continue Reading Rabbit Rabbit… Weekend Reads for March 1, 2025
What is the National Economic Blackout Day? Tomorrow, February 28th, is the first of what I expect to be many economic blackouts. For one day, let us go without spending any money or using banks. The key to a successful boycott is press. Boycotting and economic blackouts gain power with each mention in the news,… Continue Reading What is the National Economic Blackout Day?
Modern ways to style long skirts in 2025. Update those pleated, bias-cut, leather, and silk skirts to give them new life! Continue Reading How to Style Long Skirts
I was curious about sauna blankets for a while. I decided to purchase a sauna blanket for my husband and me to share… but when researching it, I found they weren’t very size-inclusive. Looking for a more size-inclusive option for a sauna blanket, I found this portable infrared sauna and purchased it with my own… Continue Reading Low EMF Portable Sauna Tent
I’ve tried Quince bedding, towels, kitchen tools, and more and want to share my honest thoughts to help you be an informed consumer. Continue Reading Honest Quince Home Goods Review
What are you doing next Friday, February 28th? I hope it doesn’t include spending money. If it does, see if there are any ways to do that spending the day before or after. An economic blackout is scheduled, with no shopping, no pumping gas, and no spending any money except when necessary, and then only… Continue Reading Weekend Reads for February 22, 2025
These days, sneakers are a must in most women’s wardrobes. Being worn for gardening and galas, work and weekend, sneakers are an incredibly versatile shoe while also being quite comfortable. But just like jeans and eyebrows, sneakers go through trends and the wrong pair can make an otherwise stylish outfit look awkward and unfashionable, especially… Continue Reading The Best Trendy Sneakers for Grown Women
In my post about 2023 fashion trends, I explained why skinny jeans lost popularity. However, I do not think you need to start a bonfire in a field and toss into it all your jeggings and Universal Standard Seines. In my Stressing About The Latest Trend Makes You Look Old post from 2024, I talked… Continue Reading How to Style Skinny Jeans in 2025
Have you heard about the East West bag trend? Seen at 2024 fashion weeks, this bag is a classic that will be hot in 2025. My picks (including styles under $100), plus shopping & styling tips. Continue Reading What is an East-West Bag and Is it a Good Buy?