Chrissie Kremer

Black Friday (Black Month?!) 2025 Deals We Actually Care About

Seems just yesterday that Black Friday was an in-person, one-day-a-year event when people lined up for discounted TVs. Fast forward to today, and it’s an entire month of sales. Many of them don’t excite us much, but here are some we think are worth checking out!   Clothing: Tuckernuck:  25% off most of the site […]

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Time to Get Personal! Order Personalized Gifts Now for Holiday Delivery

A personalized gift not only offers someone a one-of-a-kind gift, but it also shows that you were thinking of that person way before the actual time the gift was ‘due’. This is not a last-minute, grab from the gift closet item and it shows extra care and love was put into it. But in order

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From Maine to the Masai Mara. How Joanna Rigby-Jones became an African Travel Specialist. Plus, Travel Trends, Favorite Destinations, Her Bucket List, and the Hat She Won’t Travel Without!

Author’s Note:  Many years ago, when planning a trip to Africa, I stumbled upon the Timbuku website, which was extraordinary in that it provided transparent pricing (RARE for a safari!), gave lodging options from which to choose (also RARE!), the ability to build my own trip (also rare!), and the ability to work with a

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10 Ways to Support a Friend Having Surgery (11 Recipes Included!)

There’s nothing like surgery to make you appreciate the value of friends, and of a supportive partner. I recently had a knee replacement (read about the equipment/accessories/clothing to have on hand for such a surgery here), and the first few weeks were made SO much easier due to the support of our friends and family. 

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What to Wear to Fall Events: 5 Outfits via Tuckernuck (+5 bonus outfits)

Whether you’re headed to a tailgate, a dinner party, a fancier event, or just want to ‘up your everyday dressing game’, we have some thoughts for you via one of our favorite sites, Tuckernuck.  Here are 5 outfit suggestions, ranging from casual to more dressy – but items can be interchanged between outfits as well.

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Knee Surgery Part 1: What to Have on Hand – Equipement, Accessories and Clothing

I recently had a full knee replacement and want to share the scoop on what you should have on hand if you are having this procedure – from equipment to accessories to clothing. Some of the items I knew to get ahead of time, and others I figured out I needed along the way. We

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Best Baby Essentials: Tried & Tested Favorites for New Parents and Grandparents

Baby gear has undergone significant changes since we had kids, and there are some great new items on the market! My niece Caitlin had a baby this year, and my sister-in-law, Susan, loves babysitting for her. She even recently traveled to Florence with the family to provide trusted care, allowing the parents to enjoy a

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