Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Knit Grid Skirt

Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Knit Grid Skirt

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. What can I say — I’m a sucker for a grid skirt. We’ve seen some high-end versions, but I don’t think I’ve seen one for under $50 that I liked as much as this one. It’s available in sizes XS-XXL for $29.97 ($59…

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Gift Idea: Amazon Echo

Gift Idea: Amazon Echo

My brother and I have a history of gifting my mother robots. TiVo and Roomba are the two that stand out, but I’m sure there have been others through the years. This year, for her birthday (Dec. 2), we got her the Amazon Echo. I’ve had one for a few months now, and as far as…

Thursday’s TPS Report: Betty Sheath Dress

Thursday’s TPS Report: Betty Sheath Dress

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve often admired the vintage vibe with this Betty sheath dress, now on sale over at Boden. I like the roll neck, the back detail, the sleeves, and the work-appropriate length — all strike me as the makings of a…

Wednesday’s TPS Report: Sasha Shirt

Wednesday’s TPS Report: Sasha Shirt

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re normally a Brooks Brothers kind of girl as far as button-front blouses go, Thomas Pink can be a nice way to change it up — the blouses are generally more expensive, but in my experience I’ve found the…

Gift Idea: 23 and Me

Gift Idea: 23 and Me

I’ve mentioned 23 and Me as a gift idea before, but they’ve been in the news recently since the FDA is now allowing them to include health information in their reports. (They originally included health information, and then the FDA made them stop for a while and only allowed the ancestry portion of their results.)…