Tag Archives: shopping

Transform a Glass Cabinet

Posted on May 12, 2025 by msw blog

Even if you don’t have a designated pantry closet or room, you can still keep all of your non-perishable goods neat and tidy. Just stick everything in baskets and jars, and place them in a glass cabinet. An added bonus: … Continue reading →

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Buying Wine

Posted on December 22, 2024 by msw blog

Q: I’m hosting this holiday season and want to buy wine that’s good but doesn’t totally break the bank. But when I walk into a liquor store, I’m completely overwhelmed. Help! A: We get it: the towering shelves, the endless … Continue reading →

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Real Life Rants

Posted on October 5, 2024 by msw blog

RANT to digital coupons and shopping ads that essentially discriminate against older people, many of whom haven’t managed or don’t want to go digital, but who, with their fixed incomes, could certainly benefit from reduced prices. RANT to patient portals. I am … Continue reading →

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Grocery List

Posted on September 19, 2024 by msw blog

My parents sent me to the storeto buy a loaf of bread.I came home with a puppyand a parakeet instead. I came home with a guinea pig,a hamster and a cat,a turtle and a lizardand a friendly little rat. I … Continue reading →

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Fashionable Affordable 

Posted on September 18, 2024 by msw blog

Buying clothes secondhand only. Three years in, and frankly, I no longer see the point of ever paying retail prices for new clothes. I thrift about once a week and over time have easily found everything I need. Bonus: It’s … Continue reading →

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