THE SAVVY SHOPPER

Dried Vanilla Beans photo by B.navez (via Wikimedia Commons) Who says facebook is a waste of time?  It's true, you're on it...

One of the things I'm grateful for is you .  From my stats, I know you live all over the world. Thanks for your emails, ideas and sim...

Sleep is a building block of good health.   During sleep the body repairs [damaged cells] and rejuvenates itself. It is also "im...

Go sleeve or sleeveless A reader of  THE SAVVY SHOPPER  called my attention to this convertible dress. What a creative and smart wa...

Empire State Building Photo by CNN Despite a hurricane, fights over voting rights and annoyances over voting procedures, the people...

Believe it, or not, Christmas is only 7 weeks away, and Hanukkah begins on December 8 th  this year.  So it's not premature to start...

Candy corn is probably the most traditional of all Halloween candy ... dating back to the 1880s.  Created by George Renninger in Philadel...

Dress-Topshop, Pumps-Ann Taylor, Bag-ASOS-Nail Polish-Essie Oh, but contraire!  Neutral colors are an indispensable part of a w...

There is no stopping Old Man Winter.  Like it or not, he's coming.  Having soft, warm blankets, so the whole family can swaddle and...

Over the weekend, I got out my crock pot and made a thick, vegetarian lentil and quinoa soup.  Though meatless, this dish packs a powe...