Category Archives: Shopping
4 Ingredients — episode 3
Ah, wondering why I’ve tried another recipe so soon after the last one? I know, it’s out of character but hubby’s away. And while hubby’s away, this wife must cook. Well, okay, not really — he did leave two meals … Continue reading
4 Ingredients — episode 2
It’s okay, you’re forgiven for thinking that I’d given up (again!) on the idea of teaching myself how to not suck at cooking. My first post on this topic sparked comments from readers that reassured me that I am not … Continue reading
SIGG: not so super, afterall?
We’ve been using Sigg bottles for ages. And that really says something, since we don’t spend our money lightly on fads. We’re talking $30 for a water bottle to put in a child’s lunch box. When there’s a plastic alternative … Continue reading
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Food for Thought
My husband never fails to be disappointed with the produce from our local grocery store. Well, to be fair, it’s not just our local store — it’s any grocery store. After dinner, he’ll look longingly at some peaches he picked up … Continue reading
Would your husband notice?
In More magazine’s September issue, a writer gets her face pumped up with injectable filler and bets that her husband won’t notice. Or at least she hopes, since he’s philosophically against these kind of “youthenizer” treatments. Her article “Is my epidermis … Continue reading
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Character flaws
I’m a sucker for anything with “character.” You know, one of those people that real estate agents market “charming” properties too. Also, the type that buys a new lipstick simply because its packaging is just so darn beautiful. And last but not … Continue reading
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I blame Dora
Although I like to blame Dora the Explorer for my daughter’s pinata fascination, the truth is that it’s become a bit of a cherished tradition around here. It all started on her fourth birthday (yes, that time when all children … Continue reading
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Santa better start saving now!
Daughter: Have you noticed I haven’t asked for very much for my birthday? Mother: Yes, I did wonder a little about that. Daughter: Well, I’ve been keeping a few things from you. Mother: Oh. Daughter: See, I didn’t want you … Continue reading
Design freebies @ The Small Object
So there is this girl named Sarah and she makes these great little small objects. No, I don’t know her. But you know how the internet is like that — I just stumbled upon her – and what a treasure of … Continue reading
Filed under Shopping, Internet Love, Media, Living
How fast can you blow through $1,000?
Tired of budget, budget, budgeting? Let’s have some fun! Someone just handed you $1,000 in cold hard cash. It’s all yours, but you must follow the rules to keep it. The rules: 1. You must spend it. No savings, RESP and … Continue reading
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