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Earlier this year, I sat with Avery Trufleman, host and producer of the fashion podcast Articles of Interest, at a university campus to talk about the origins of trends. As many readers know, Articles of Interest is a fashion podcast that takes deep dives into the stories behind what we wear. When the show started, it was a miniseries under the 99% Invisible podcast umbrella, but the show is now owned by Avery.  I’ve called Articles of Interest the smartest podcast on fashion—and still stand by that—because Avery has the unique ability to synthesize large, complicated issues into easily digestible...

I’ve been exercising regularly for nearly 40 years. Granted, I’m 91, so I took to it later in life. But I’m living proof that it’s never too late to start. You might say I had a midlife change of heart. I was 54 when I discovered I needed double-bypass surgery. My blood pressure and cholesterol were both high. I smoked up to a pack of cigarettes a day. I ate everything I could, including a lot of foods I later learned weren’t great for my cardiovascular system. Frankly, I’d neglected to think much about my health for years — and...

Decorate your Christmas tree with the help of these detailed instructions, tips and tricks geared toward the total newbie non-decorator. Follow the formula and you’ll be able to make your tree look like it was decorated by the pros. I’ve been asked dozens of times if I had a tutorial for how I do my Christmas trees and every year I mean to write this post, then I don’t. Haha. This year I decided it was time to change that, and here we are! I have learned a ton about Christmas tree decorating over the last few years. I have...

 Sharing some of my favorite Amazon winter fashion faves! Hello hello! Happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a great week so far. I have a podcast interview, getting in a legs workout, and meeting up with our Bible group for lunch. I typically work through the weekend – it gives me a chance to get ahead for the week and be present for the girls when they’re home from school- so I’ve made Thursday more of a low-key day. I’ve definitely been loving a bit of a down day during the week! For today’s post, I wanted to share some...

Walmart has deals your kiddo will love!  Hurry over to Walmart.com where you can snag this Tie Dye Fashion 28-Inch Barbie Doll for just $19.97 (regularly $29.84)! Note that availability may vary by location. At over 2 feet tall this Barbie doll comes dressed in a fun tye-dye skirt and pink sparkling bodice. Her arms are articulated and can be moved into different poses. This would make such a fun and unexpected gift for any kiddo who loves Barbie dolls! We found even more Barbie Dolls on sale… 28-Inch Barbie Doll with Blonde or Dark Brown HairJust $19.97 (regularly $29.84)...