Spencer Bento Box from Pottery Barn Kids Review

Posted by on Aug 12, 2016 in Food | 2 comments The Spencer Bento Box from Pottery Barn Kids is priced at $16.50. I purchased it for my child since it is the perfect size for the Fairfax lunch bag, which I also bought. This Bento Box has some pros and cons, and since there is no option to leave a review on the site, here it is. Spencer Bento Box Pros The sections are deep, so this would definitely work for an adult’s lunch. The box...
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Living Social Phone Number

Posted by on Jun 18, 2016 in Personal | 0 comments The customer service phone number for Living Social is more difficult to find than the number for pretty much any other company in America. They don’t provide a customer service email link anywhere, as far as I can tell. I would love to just email Living Social with my account questions!!!! This is the phone number to call Living Social Customer Service: (202) 400-2100 Published hours are...
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Free Credit Scores – Where to Get Them

Posted by on Sep 9, 2014 in Personal Finance | 0 comments Below are links to legitimate websites that offer free credit scores. You should know approximately what your credit score is, but you don’t need to pay to see it. Credit Sesame Credit Karma Mint Quizzle Credit.com WalletHub Many credit card issuers offer free FICO scores. Discover offers free FICO scores here (from Experian), even if you are not a Discover cardholder. Most free credit...
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Forget Credit Unions

Posted by on Aug 18, 2014 in Personal Finance | 0 comments Mission Federal Credit Union has resorted to charging a monthly fee on my business checking account unless I maintain a minimum balance that is at best unrealistic. Upon further research it appears that all local credit unions in San Diego, CA that offer business checking accounts have similarly updated their fee structures (San Diego County Credit Union included). Dastardly!! The absence of...
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The Truth About Getting Pregnant Over 40

Posted by on Feb 27, 2014 in Personal | 2 comments What to expect when you’re expecting when the miracle doesn’t happen The age at which a woman becomes unable to conceive varies from person to person. We’re born with a finite number of eggs (about 200,000), and as the quantity diminishes every month, so too does the quality. They break down and start looking old, just like the soft skin around our eyes. We ovulate about 500 good eggs over the...
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Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted by on Mar 8, 2013 in National Holidays | 0 comments Honor yourself, or a woman you know! Happy International Women’s Day.  
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What’s for dinner? New meal ideas from your friends and their friends

Posted by on Mar 2, 2013 in Food | 2 comments Are you looking for new meal ideas? Do you eat out more often than you’d like? Check out these cookbooks, recommended by your friends and their friends. Thanks to the Dinner Club for the list! Bon appétit! UPDATE: looks like the Amazon buttons I used aren’t working any more. Ugh. I had dozens of them here. Will update another day.
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March 2nd is National Banana Cream Pie Day!

Posted by on Mar 2, 2013 in National Holidays | 0 comments Oh me, oh my, banana cream pie. If ever a holiday were worth celebrating, today is the day. Do you agree? What’s your favorite pie? Image © mg7 / 123RF Stock Photo
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Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!

Posted by on Mar 1, 2013 in National Holidays | 2 comments Oh yes, it’s March 1st. And that means it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Day! I promise you that I have never had a peanut butter treat or recipe that I didn’t love. What’s your favorite way to enjoy peanut butter? Image © Ibán
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Enjoy National Public Sleeping Day!

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in National Holidays | 0 comments Today is February 28, 2013. Happy National Public Sleeping Day! Have you ever fallen asleep in public? Are you a regular public sleeper? Where’s your favorite public sleeping place? Image © marckr  
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Happy National Play Tennis Day!

Posted by on Feb 23, 2013 in National Holidays | 0 comments It’s February 23rd, 2013, National Play Tennis Day! Do you play? Do you watch? Will you go all out today? 🙂 Image © Evil Erin
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