Have you heard of Nift? Years ago, it had a heyday in Boston. It's a company that allows other companies to send their customers deals for local products, services, and restaurants (and sometimes online retailers) as a thank you. You get a code for the Nift website, put in your ZIP code, and are then... Continue Reading →
I Funko Pop’ed Myself
I think Funko Pops are cute, but I've never collected any. (Although I've thought about buying the set of U2 members.) I skimmed a Wirecutter list recently on a topic I can't recall, but it was probably something like "top 10 unique/cute gifts." One of the gifts was a "Customizable Funko Pop." My interest was... Continue Reading →
C Is for Cookie
I am embarking on my 20th birthday list! I can't believe that I just typed that. Lots of emotions just flooded through me: surprise, gratitude, sadness. Mostly gratitude, but life is complicated, isn't it? I've had a late start to this year's list, because I've been sick for most of January. Allen and I caught... Continue Reading →
Bean Boots
I've lived in Boston for as long as I've lived in my hometown. I honestly never thought about staying here for 20+ years. I'm mildly shocked when I think about it, because I love traveling. I also hate winter, so it's funny that I've stayed in the Northeast all this time. So I'm a transplanted... Continue Reading →
A Romantic Adventure Through Clothing
Growing up in the 1990s, I remember combing through the J. Peterman Company clothing catalog that arrived in our mailbox. I assume that my mom found her way onto its direct mail list. I/We never bought any items, but I enjoyed looking through it. It was kind of like a magazine, because the clothing was... Continue Reading →
