Category Archives: Consumer
In Home Entertainment
I have two entertainment budgets. One pays for concerts, plays, festivals and dining out. The other pays for Internet, cable TV, Netflix and Spotify. When money gets tight, the first category is easy to cut. Just stay home! But the
In Home Entertainment
I have two entertainment budgets. One pays for concerts, plays, festivals and dining out. The other pays for Internet, cable TV, Netflix and Spotify. When money gets tight, the first category is easy to cut. Just stay home! But the
5 Days in New York: The Rest of It!
Continues from here Day 3 (Monday) After so much sight-seeing the day before, we decided a full day of shopping and eating was in order. Who am I kidding, I should say I decided 😉 We went back to Broadway in
5 Days in New York: The Rest of It!
Continues from here Day 3 (Monday) After so much sight-seeing the day before, we decided a full day of shopping and eating was in order. Who am I kidding, I should say I decided 😉 We went back to Broadway in
5 Days in New York: The Weekend
Here’s the full travelogue version! (Part 1 of 2) Day 1 (Saturday) We arrived in NYC extremely early, 08:15. We had confirmed that our hotel would store our luggage until check-in time mid-afternoon. In the cab, I wondered what would
5 Days in New York: The Weekend
Here’s the full travelogue version! (Part 1 of 2) Day 1 (Saturday) We arrived in NYC extremely early, 08:15. We had confirmed that our hotel would store our luggage until check-in time mid-afternoon. In the cab, I wondered what would
First Timer in NYC
I’m just back from my first trip to New York City. I know lots of people who say they will never go to New York because they don’t like cities, they don’t like crowds, it’s too expensive, or there’s too much crime.
First Timer in NYC
I’m just back from my first trip to New York City. I know lots of people who say they will never go to New York because they don’t like cities, they don’t like crowds, it’s too expensive, or there’s too much crime.
Grocery Grudges
I am not quick to anger. But this weekend’s grocery shopping pressed all my grouchy buttons. First of all, when I was paying for a grocery order, the person behind me kept encroaching until their shopping cart hit the back
Grocery Grudges
I am not quick to anger. But this weekend’s grocery shopping pressed all my grouchy buttons. First of all, when I was paying for a grocery order, the person behind me kept encroaching until their shopping cart hit the back
Clothing Imbalance
Last winter I posted that I was bored with my winter wardrobe and it needed a big boost. The best time to buy would have been last year’s end-of-winter sales, but I couldn’t bear to think about chunky sweaters when
Clothing Imbalance
Last winter I posted that I was bored with my winter wardrobe and it needed a big boost. The best time to buy would have been last year’s end-of-winter sales, but I couldn’t bear to think about chunky sweaters when
The Undecorated House
My house is not decorated and it never will be. No one has ever come to my house and said, “It’s beautiful” or “I love what you did with it.” Guests have never focused on a feature or a colour,
The Undecorated House
My house is not decorated and it never will be. No one has ever come to my house and said, “It’s beautiful” or “I love what you did with it.” Guests have never focused on a feature or a colour,
UK Getaway
I’m just back from my annual trip to the UK. Each year Rom and I visit his family in Sussex and spend a few days in London. I like the city/country mix! Day by Day: Day 1: Overnight nonstop flight,
UK Getaway
I’m just back from my annual trip to the UK. Each year Rom and I visit his family in Sussex and spend a few days in London. I like the city/country mix! Day by Day: Day 1: Overnight nonstop flight,
Home Inventory Revisited
Last year I did a complete home inventory. I wanted to estimate the value of my home contents and see of it was in line with what my insurance company would offer me in the event of a “total loss.”
Home Inventory Revisited
Last year I did a complete home inventory. I wanted to estimate the value of my home contents and see of it was in line with what my insurance company would offer me in the event of a “total loss.”
Tea Freedom
Hey, I forgot to report that in July, I reached Tea Freedom! I had a whole cupboard full of tea bags, most of which I received in gift sets. In January, I vowed to use them all up. By May,
Tea Freedom
Hey, I forgot to report that in July, I reached Tea Freedom! I had a whole cupboard full of tea bags, most of which I received in gift sets. In January, I vowed to use them all up. By May,
An Exacting Life 