As the primary laundry-doer around here, I find myself constantly pondering the following: WHERE ARE ALL THE SOCKS? We are a family of six, and we own no less than a billion pairs of socks[1]. How many of those pairs are currently in their natural, paired-up state, happily living their …
Read More »Reno Mom Creates Cute Clothes for the No-Bra Zone
OK moms, so tell me if any of these scenarios sounds remotely familiar: You’re off to drop your beautiful child at daycare, but you have no desire to take off your cozy sweatshirt, put on a bra, then put your sweatshirt back on — and yet you do. Because decency. …
Read More »A Peek at My Capsule Wardrobe
I used to feel bothered at the lack of clothing in my closet. For years, I always felt like I needed “more.” So I’d shop, and I’d find some new things, but then a few weeks later I’d end up wearing only a few of the new pieces, with the …
Read More »Please, Somebody Buy Me Panties!
I hate buying underwear. I hate it so much that I have made other people for the majority of my life buy them for me. From ages 0-18, it was a given that my parents provided me underwear whether it was back to school shopping or a Christmas stocking stuffer. …
Read More »Local Gift Guide: What Moms Want for Christmas
Christmas is sneaking up on us, and it’s likely that the man in your life has procrastinated his shopping for you until the last minute. But if you’re anything like me, there’s probably a lot of things you would love for Christmas, but writing a list takes too much time …
Read More »Sorry Ladies….I Hate LuLaRoe
I have been added to no less than 5 LuLaRoe “groups” on Facebook in the past months. I have been added to no less than 10 LuLaRoe “parties” on Facebook within that same time frame. That means, I have unwillingly been added to LLR events 15 times in recent months. …
Read More »End The Vicious Shopping Cyle: LOFT Outlet to the Rescue
I’m in a vicious shopping cycle, fueled by my never-ending yo-yo dieting. Here’s what happens: I get gung-ho about eating right and working out regularly, lose a bunch of weight, and then go shopping for a new wardrobe, fist-bumping myself every time a size I haven’t been able to wear …
Read More »Thrifted and Modern: A Reno boutique every woman should know
I recently had the opportunity to check out Thrifted and Modern - a vintage, couture and modern boutique located at 3434 Lakeside Dr. Reno, NV 89509. I can only describe this store as amazing. I’m no stranger to local boutiques, and I’m being completely honest when I say this one …
Read More »Local Gift Guide: What Moms Want for Christmas
Christmas is sneaking up on us, and it’s likely that the man in your life has procrastinated his shopping for you until the last minute. But if you’re anything like me, there’s probably a lot of things you would love for Christmas, but writing a list takes too much time …
Read More »The Couture Closet: My Fashion Mentors!
I am not a particularly fashionable person, and I don’t like to shop. I’m probably that way because I grew up with two older brothers. But I like to look good, and sometimes I just wish someone would tell me what to wear and what would look good on me. …
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