Today's guest post is the first in the 2014 fitness feature section! I'm so excited about showcasing your triumphs and goals this year! My dear friend, Ann is kicking it off with her story as she ran the 2013 INGNYC Marathon. … [Read more...]
I don't know about you but Memorial Day weekend always brings about feelings of nostalgia. I start to think back to summers of the past and before I know it I'm firing up the DVD player for my annual playing of the movie, Jaws (a must to start the summer season!) and thinking of the golden summers spent on the beaches of Rhode Island. And clamcakes. Lots of clamcakes. That is why today is the perfect time to welcome Rachel for her thoughts on how fashion has played a role in her life from the time she was a pre-teen to now. … [Read more...]
Spring is here, Earth Day is coming up and I find myself not just spring cleaning but looking for ways to simplify our lives, save money and be better at living green. Paul Taylor from www.babysittingjobs.com is our guest contributor on the topic this week and has a lot of great things to stay about being greener and how it doesn't take a lot to make a big difference. Let's get started- … [Read more...]
What breast shape do I have? According to experts, nearly 80 percent of women wear the wrong size bra. If you’ve ever wondered what a great-fitting bra feels like, shopping for a nursing bra can be the best time to find that perfect-fitting one. And, good news for soon-to-be moms! Nursing bras are no longer the boring choice of black or white. Today’s stores carry nursing bras that are fashionable and functional. … [Read more...]
Attention Earthlings: It's time once again for that annual celebration of all things green. Earth Day is nearly upon us and, while many people offer advice on being kind to Mother Earth, too many of these tips don't quite coincide with frugal lifestyles. In an effort to dovetail these two purposes, we offer 22 budget-friendly ways to go green in honor of April 22. 1. Sign up for the "no solicitation" registry. That way, you can avoid getting credit card offers and other ads which will reduce paper clutter and save trees. 2. Shop online to reduce your carbon footprint and save money. According to a study by Carnegie Melon's Green Institute, shopping online reduced carbon emissions by 35 percent. The abundance of online coupons from such sites as FreeShipping.org makes this green … [Read more...]