Tag: shopping
Holiday Shopping Do’s and Don’ts from a Pro
Before becoming a SAHM I had a career in Store-line Retail Management. In fact, I worked 13 holiday seasons in retail; 10 of those...
What You Need to Know :: Making the Most of Tax...
Many parents mark their calendars for tax free weekend because it's the one time of year businesses - small and large alike - offer...
Back to School :: It’s Okay Not to Have It All
Back to school shopping can feel like a race. Between getting the necessary supplies, dealing with crowds and other parents stressing over last minute...
How to Find the Perfect Bra in Three Simple Steps
Bra shopping is one of my least favorite things to do. It's so hard to find the perfect bra.
After I outgrew training bras, there...
One Mom’s Fashion Dilemma
I have never really considered myself a fashionista. Or, fashionable in any sense, really. I think when I was in college was when I...
Discovering Columbia :: Exploring Five Points
I love reading. So when I found out that a brand new independent bookstore that just opened up in Five Points, I knew I...
Tips To Make Your Money Stretch Further
We all love a great deal, and with the economy the way it is right now, finding more ways to stretch the dollar is...
What a Teacher Mom Wants You to Know About Shopping for...
Back to school is my favorite time of year! When I was a kindergarten teacher, I loved setting up my classroom in anticipation of...
5 Money-Saving Tips for Feeding Your Family
One of the top five expenses for the average household is food. Among some of the challenges and changes produced by the pandemic was...
How Social Media Changed the Way I Shop
It is no secret that social media can often cause more harm than good. Yes, it is a great way to stay in touch...
My Holiday Money Saving Ritual
‘Tis the season for special treats, heavy sweaters, and scented candles (Eucalyptus has always been my personal favorite all-season scent). Autumn, fall, or harvest...
The 411 on the Buy Nothing Project
A friend recently invited me to join a local buy nothing group on Facebook, which I thought was just a random "give stuff away...
Moms To See In The 803 :: Ashley Lindler
"I have always considered myself a helper."
It's been a few weeks since I sat down to interview Ashley Lindler and the statement she made...
Where to Shop Local This Christmas
When COVID-19 kicked into high gear back in March, Amazon's sales went through the roof. And for good reason: we were all told to...