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My family (mostly) buys new cars. Mr. Sandwich’s (only) buys used ones. My theory? It depends on what you can do with cars/if you know a good mechanic, and how long you’re going to drive the car. And also why… Read moreCars (Not the Movie) I Have Owned
In 2013, the Rana Plaza factory collapse killed over 1,100 people who were just trying to get by, working in horrible–and ultimately deadly–conditions for horrible pay. Since then, I’ve refused to buy new clothes from the stores that didn’t sign… Read moreAmending My Position
I am so tired. I’m tired of being told that I’m talking about the wrong thing. I’m tired of being told that I’m talking about it in the wrong way. I’m tired of having the subject changed. Remember how #YesAllWomen… Read moreI’m Not Fine With It
Disclosure: I received free credits from Treat.com in exchange for writing about my experience. All views expressed are my own. If you’re like me, you always remember to buy greeting cards for special occasions–just as you’re driving away from the… Read moreQuite the Treat for Father’s Day
These aren’t things I hate. I just don’t see what the big damn deal is. Pro sports Dr. Who Kate Winslet’s acting Neon clothing and accessories Jackass and Tosh.0 and shadenfreude directed toward strangers (actually, I do kind of hate… Read moreThings I Don’t Get
For the record, Mr. Sandwich saved us all from the babbling, screaming monster.
Update: Unlike the other companies involved, Benetton is not compensating the families of the victims, so I’m adding them to the list below. If you want to let them know how you feel, tweet to @benetton with the hashtag #PayUpBenetton.(2/9/15)… Read moreCheap Clothes Can Cost Too Much
Cosmetics and I go way back. When I was a child, my mother had a collection of bright cream eyeshadows that came in stick form, like lipstick. They clipped onto a display rack that had the effect of a jewel-toned… Read moreMakeup and Me
No More Tears and No More Tangles–that’s what my mom used on me. And it’s what we used on Baguette, once her hair got long enough to tangle. But it turns out that’s not enough any more. Baguette’s hair is… Read moreAn Interesting Monster Needs an Interesting Hairdo
Jill Pinnella Corso of Back Home Blog has a post that strikes a chord with me. It’s about shoes. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I wore a lot of heels. And by that, I mean that I… Read moreOf Shoes, and Ships, and . . . No, Just Shoes