I know how frustrating it can be to buy new shoes, only to discover that they don’t fit. It’s either because they weren’t wide — or narrow — enough for your foot. Or maybe you didn’t understand how the manufacturer uses size charts. Either way, no one wants footwear they can’t wear. With this advice,... The post With This Advice You’ll Never Buy Shoes That Don’t Fit appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

Target is one of the most popular places to shop in America. However, there are certain secrets and tricks that you should use when shopping at Target. So before you pick up a red cart at the door or fire up the app, check out these 12 tips so you can get the most bang... The post Don’t Shop at Target Until You Read These 12 Tips appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

Do you love your Peloton as much as I do? Perhaps you’ve got visiting the Peloton Studios on your bucket list. Well, I’ve been there tons of time, including the original studios on 23rd Street — previously known as the Mothership. Here I’m sharing tips on visiting Peloton, many you’ve never heard before. How to... The post Tips for Visiting Peloton Studios NYC You’ve Never Heard Before appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

When I first wrote a version of this article in February for Food Drink Life, asking why size-inclusive fashion doesn’t include women with wide feet, I had no idea that other writers were tracking the lack of inclusivity, too. Not so much from a shoe perspective but from a runway perspective. For example, Glamour UK... The post Why Doesn’t Size-Inclusive Fashion Include Women with Wide Feet appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

Are you planning to visit a Peloton studio, in New York City or London? Well, let me tell you everything you need to know. I’ve been to the Peloton studios nearly a dozen times since first getting our bike in 2016. I’ve written a bunch of articles on topics related to visits including: However, this... The post Visit Peloton Studio: What You Need to Know appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

Recently, in my yoga practice at a local studio, the instructor suggested we work on side crow. As he demonstrated it, I thought, OK, that seems simple enough. However, once I tried it on my mat, my big boobs got in the way. Yes, that is the curse of practicing yoga when you’re a busty... The post Busty Yoga or How to Practice With Big Boobs appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

In the United States, one of the most romantic holidays we have is Valentine’s Day. Celebrated annually on February 14, it is a day of wine and roses and lots of chocolate. Here are my tips for shopping after-Valentine’s Day sales. You might have heard the origin of Valentine’s Day. It was an early Christian... The post Romantic Holidays Like Valentine’s Day Worldwide appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

Did you know that you can buy plants with EBT? Well not all plants but the kinds that produce food. That’s because the food stamps SNAP program is all about helping low-income people eat. So, it’s food-centric. In fact, you can use SNAP EBT to pay for seeds, too — as long as those seeds... The post Can You Buy Plants With EBT? appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

My husband and I have bought and sold a number of homes but it wasn’t until we worked with a professional stager that we even knew how to put a rug under a bed. Sure, we had placed throw rugs next to our beds. However, to make a bedroom look magazine worthy, there were certain... The post How to Put a Rug Under a Bed appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more

If you’re in the market for a new mattress, you may feel overwhelmed with choices for bed sizes. With so many mattress sizes to choose from, you may not know where to start. Don’t worry – we’ve got you. Mattress sizes: Finding the right size bed for you You probably know it’s time for a... The post What Bed Sizes Do You Need appeared first on Real Sophisticated Consumer ..read more