Shopping Tips

This holiday season will be different than any other in countless ways. Many of us will be spending the holidays … Read More

Need a gift?  Never fear –  I’m here to help. I’ve been testing and trying and tasting lots of gifts … Read More

I confess. I’m a beauty junkie. For most of my childhood, my mom owned a beauty boutique where the shelves … Read More

Unlike shopping for clothes or gifts, grocery shopping isn’t fun. And now that we’re dashing in and out of the … Read More

Are you on a shopping break until Black Friday & Cyber Monday? You might want to rethink that strategy. While … Read More

According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is predicted to be up a modest 5% over last year.  While … Read More

Did you miss Amazon Prime Day? *facepalm* Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it … Read More

There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in … Read More

Whether you’re a diehard fan of Old Navy jeans, can’t do without your buttery soft Gap Body underthings, get moving … Read More

No matter where in the US you live, Back to School looks very different this year. Kids need the usual … Read More

Thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement, a spotlight is being shone on how pervasive racial inequality is in this … Read More

Whether we’ve been furloughed, laid off, or our jobs have been “put on pause,” we are all pinching our pennies. … Read More

Bed Bath & Beyond shoppers love the vast selection of home items. True to its name, Bed Bath & Beyond … Read More

Victoria’s Secret was where I purchased my first undergarments as an adult, so I have a soft spot for it. … Read More

  The harsh reality? Christmas and Hanukkah are a few days away, and for many consumers, the last-minute shopping is not … Read More

Don’t let the (white) elephant in the room be that you give crappy Secret Santa gifts to coworkers, friends or … Read More

If you’re looking for great deals and have a little extra time to spare, outlet malls can be a really … Read More

There are two months left until Christmas. You may feel like you have all the time in the world to … Read More

Treasure hunters, rejoice! The TJX family of stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls,  HomeGoods and Sierra, is a discount shopper’s … Read More

When it comes to brick-and-mortar department stores, few legacy retailers have kept up with the online competition as well as … Read More