Thrifting \ˈthrĭft·ing\ 1. When one visits several different thrift shops, second-hand shops, and vintage clothing stores in the hopes of buying several items of cheap and unusual clothing and other items. One usually does this with friends. "Hey, where did you get that weird top?" "Oh, I found it while thrifting, it was only a dollar." 2. A sneaky way to trick your … [Read more...]
It’s Bike to Work Week and Schwinn’s got your ticket to ride!
Well it finally happened! I lost my commuter cycling virginity! Yesterday was the start of bike to work week, and today I geared up my new Schwinn ride and embarked on my inaugural journey to my office! I am thrilled to report that I was door to door in a mere 22:16 minutes! Apart from a quick stop to adjust my seat height, and being honked at by an old lady driving a … [Read more...]
May is Bike Month! 3 tips for picking the best bicycle type for you
I live approximately 6 kms from my office. Thanks to city life, this means that I can be door to door anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes depending on traffic, weather, and all other fun commuting factors. Typically, my mode of transport to and from the office is one of three methods: Personal Car Transit Carpool I'm happy to announce that thanks to Schwinn … [Read more...]
Recognizing Hanger – So everyone survives today! #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias There's a standing joke in our house - Whenever someone gets grumpy, the question is always "Are you Snickering?" In fact, the man and I have created a "code word" for when he's so hungry that he's starting to hate my face. A simple "Babe... … [Read more...]
Memories are just a sniff away with New Air Wick® Life Scents
It may come as a surprise that the most cherished thing you will find in my kitchen is not my stand mixer, waffle maker, or grill, but a tattered, faded, and flour-caked sheet of paper that holds the recipe for my Great Grandmother’s famous snickerdoodle cookies. Line by line, hand-written in blue ink is a cherished recipe that has faded with time, but will be forever etched in … [Read more...]