Tag Archives: shopping

A Never-Ending Cycle

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Real Women

We’ve all done it. We walk into a room, pause, and the first question that leaps to mind is “why did I come in here?” Or we’ll open a cabinet door and stare blankly, wondering what we were looking for, … Continue reading →

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Far From Extreme

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Real Women

I have a great deal of respect for you RW’s out there who have mastered the art of couponing. There are plenty of you who know how to truly get good deals and save money for your families on products … Continue reading →

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Stop the Frump

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Real Women

frump  (frmp) – n A girl or woman regarded as dull, plain, or unfashionable. A person regarded as colorless and primly sedate. One of my BFFs and I are just a few months away from a milestone birthday. Even though we … Continue reading →

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Are We What We Wear?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Real Women

Most of us Real Women, after reaching a certain age or demographic, spend a lot of time trying to not look like what we are. If we are leaving our 20’s and 30’s, we don’t want to “look 40.” If … Continue reading →

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Real Life Classroom

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Real Women

At times we Real Women will hear our children ask in frustration while doing homework:  “Why will I ever need to know this stuff?” I may be slightly hard-pressed to explain to my son how in day-to-day life he will need … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Real Women

The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter and a new season has arrived.  No, I’m not referring to autumn.  Nor am I referring to Halloween or even the somewhat revolting fact that there are Christmas decorations sitting right … Continue reading →

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Trials and Tribulations in the Little Room

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Real Women

One of the hazards of shopping for any new personal clothing item is the dreaded fitting room experience.  I know some Real Women who flatly refuse to try anything on at the store.  They would rather just buy the item, … Continue reading →

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Rewards

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Real Women

One of the key activities when women have time together is, of course, shopping. Our men hate to shop, so when we Real Women get together, it is just a natural, and social, ritual.  At a recent meeting of BFF’s … Continue reading →

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