“I used to think the credit card didn’t count…You can’t put yourself in a position where, if the sh*t hit the fan, you couldn’t pay all of your bills at one time. If the world came to an end, I would be able to pay for everything. I might not be left with much, but I can afford what I have.” — Bethenny Frankel

Penny Pinched. Advice on “old school” strategies to save money when high-tech apps weren’t the right fit for you.

Planetary Objective. Run, do not walk, to buy this pretty $25 star-spangled blouse from Nordstrom.

Penciled In. Make next week super productive with new calendar management tools.

Pretty Good Deal. 20%-off, plus free shipping on dresses at Anthro.  Grabbed this Maeve dress in raspberry, wish I’d also gotten the green.  I also love this caftan for the beach or the pool.

Pep It Up. How to deliver a pep talk that is actually motivating when your friend really needs it.

Penned. Do any other former Hill staff love writing with the Paper-Mate “signing pens”?

Pinocchio-ed. Goop, Trump, and the Very Lucrative Assault on the Truth.

Perfectly Printed. This black-and-white cardigan is my a great “my office is freezing” wrap up.  This striped wrap top from Express is a great summer to fall option (and it’s $39).

Pre-Prepped. Why the meal-kit business (Blue Apron, Plated, etc.) is totally unsustainable.  Why, you don’t say?

This fall, I am going to be all about wild shoes.  These Matiko slingbacks with the wood-ball heel are so weird, they’re a must have (also in yellow).    I’ve also been eyeing these Jeffrey Campbell bow mules, because my other pair of JC’s are the most comfy pair of shoes I own.  And these Boden leopard loafers were already on my must-have list.  I’m going all in, because life is too short to wear boring shoes.

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