Weekend Reads for the Long Holiday Weekend
Art, music, movies, TV, shopping, fashion trends, and interesting articles to fill your weekend.
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Over 40, Perimenopausal, and Thinning Hair: What I Tried, What Worked, and What Didn’t
Since I entered my 40s, I felt my hair was getting thinner, but didn’t really think much about it until my husband mentioned it. Being a foot taller, he could see the issue – he said he could clearly see my scalp and my part was a lot wider when just a few months prior…
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I’ve found these are the best quality tights for women
When it comes to winter, a few pair of tights in the lingerie drawer are a must. However it’s so frustrating when those tights bag, sag, or run after just one wearing. A few years ago I stopped the cycle of bad tights and decided to invest in higher-quality legwear. I found that I was…
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This is what I do before shopping online from a new-to-me company.
Is that website legit? Is that product really deserving of 5-star reviews? I help you navigate the scams from the legit to help you be a more savvy online shopper.
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Weekend Reads for January 10 & 11
Wednesday evening after dinner, my husband and I sat down to watch some TV and I just felt so edgy and weird. Was it my ADHD meds? Did I consume caffeine too late in the day? I told my husband, asking him why I may be feeling like that. He said, “You just watched a…
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It’s Layering Season… And These Top Layers are Tops
Let’s talk how to layer in Deep Winter. What looks chic, what can be removed without sacrificing style, and what will actually fit under your parka.
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The 5 Best Winter Insoles for Comfort and Warmth
Love your shoes but hate how come winter, your toes are freezing? Do you wish there was a way to insulate your footwear to be more comfortable in cold temperatures? Attending an outdoor event in winter where you need to dress up, but your shoes are just not cozy enough for the weather? Love winter…
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One Fashion Brand That Doesn’t Let Me Down
On Substack, I wrote about what I regretted buying in 2025, and a lot were from brands I had loved for years and disappointed me with quality and/or style. I also shared what I didn’t regret buying, and knew I would have forgotten a few (I don’t plan my Substacks). And one I forgot that…
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Forme Bra Review in Midlife: Support, Comfort, or Just Influencer Hype?
If you’re a woman over 40, posture often becomes a bigger concern than you ever expected. Years of desk work, stress, and habitual slouching combined with the physical effects of perimenopause have many women in midlife searching for posture support. I seed a lot of posture bras advertised on social media with Forme getting the…
