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The Find: 100% Cotton Sweaters

Several years ago, I started to get a rash on my neck when I wore wool blends. Then, the rash started forming on my wrists. Pretty soon, I found myself avoiding wool sweaters almost entirely. Finding cotton sweaters is difficult. Very few retailers make anything in 100% cotton anymore. But Boden still does. Originally released […]

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Cyber Week Sales, Pt. II: A Few More

The Black Friday madness continues. I have been feeling a little shopping fever this year, which is unusual for me. The good news is that I can always add an item to the cart on my phone, and if I forget about it, it wasn’t meant to be. If I’m back an hour later checking […]

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The Find: My New Work Bag

In 2010 (?), when this blog was still in its infancy, I bought a Lo & Sons OMG bag. I carried it every day for years. When they updated the style in 2019, I bought the new version as well. I still carry it today. Few brands have the utility, the style and the durability […]

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The Jumble: November 25, 2025

Pneumonia. I have a sinus infection and pneumonia. Do they sell immune systems? If so, do they take American Express? Maybe I can just send Sloane to school in a plastic bubble. A Haz-Mat suit would probably be cheaper. I wonder if they come in 3T. + A history teacher let Millenial parents teach kids […]

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Saw It On Social: Mother Science Hero Serum

Last year, I started accepting gifted product. This was a big change after 16 years of living without freebies. But I’ve tried to be diligent about which products I accept as gifts and which I continue to pay for because I just don’t need that much stuff (esp. when I have to pay tax on […]

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Cyber Week Sales: So It Begins

I had such grand plans for last week. GRAND, I tell you. I was going to preview some sales, start Christmas gift guides, and announce some future giveaways (more on that soon). Then, my sweet, cuddly daughter came home from daycare with what her teachers described as “a mild classroom cold.” I didn’t know preschool […]

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