I wanted to attend 2018 CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas but couldn’t make it happen this year. Luckily, my in-laws are there, taking notes, sending pictures, and keeping me updated. Of course, I sent them straight to the Peloton Tread. So based on my informants and my own research, along with several telephone conversations with Peloton representatives at CES, here’s. . .
How to get the Peloton Cycle Experience without the Price Tag
When I joined a gym as a mom, my priorities changed: I needed daycare and I needed a shower. Motivation in place. Little did I know that my son’s poop, cries, and attempts to escape would interrupt my routine almost on a daily basis. My new mom friends invited me to take spin classes with them, but between the coaches shouting out mysterious numbers and the coordination involved, I kindly declined; spin was more than my foggy-mom brain could handle at the time, so I stuck to my elliptical, yoga, and Zumba classes. This pre-dated the Soul Cycle invasion of New York, before cadence and tap-backs became part of the everyday jargon.
By the time my son learned to love the gym, I was pregnant with baby #2. Luckily, my little girl eased into daycare and I soon realized after taking my first spin class that I had been missing out: with its trendy music and remixes blaring in a darkened room, let’s face it, this was the closest I was getting to a night out.
At this same time, the condo I lived in had redesigned its gym, and I convinced management to add a spin bike. But what can you do with a spin bike and no instructor? I downloaded apps and watched YouTube videos, but no good solution existed at the time.
Fast-forward to the suburbs and a house with room for exercise equipment. One day, soon after we moved in, I scrolled down on Facebook and noticed that several of my friends had “liked” the One Peloton page, then called Peloton Cycle. I asked those friends about it, but no one had purchased a bike, yet everyone agreed it was a brilliant concept: a state-of-the-art bike with spin classes live or on demand. The bike, however, comes with a hefty price tag ($1995 plus $250 delivery, plus a $39 per month subscription).
The Peloton App
After gawking at the price tag again and doing the math, MacGyver kicked in. I downloaded the Peloton app to my iPad, free at [Read more…]
Virtual Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Who’s ready for book number 5 of the My Purse Strings Virtual Book Club?
Our newest selection is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
The book is 352 pages.
Note: As an Amazon associate, I may receive a small fee if you make a purchase through one of my links. While you don’t have to purchase the book through one of these links, I truly appreciate it if you do.
Why I Selected Little Fires Everywhere
10 Ways to Motivate When You Don’t Want to Work Out
We’ve all been there. We’re on a good streak of working out and then . . . we lose all momentum.
Strategies to Motivate Yourself When You Don’t Feel Like Working Out
1. Work Out Shorter and Smarter
How to Turn Your Bike into an Electric Bike in Minutes
The first time I heard about an electric bike, I’m sure I rolled my eyes. Why would someone need an electric bike?
Who Uses Electric Bikes?
Nearly everyone could benefit from an electric bike including:
- commuters
- students
- anyone trying to reduce their carbon footprint
- the elderly
- those with physical limitations
- those living in hilly areas
- someone trying to keep up with more skilled riders
- those looking to add a bit of fun to their rides
Health Benefits
Electric bikes get people who may not otherwise ride a bicycle, outdoors, active and biking.
For others, it motivates them to go further, cycle longer, and ride harder.
Biking reduces stress, gets your heart pumping, burns calories and adds muscle. With an electric bike, if you don’t pedal, you don’t move.
Environmental Benefits
In the United States, many think of biking as a weekend past time or something children do. In Europe, it’s a way of life. In Denmark, only slightly more than half of the population owns a car, while 90 percent own a bike. And the number one selling electric vehicle in the world just happens to be the e-bike.
When you choose to bike rather than utilizing other transportation options, not only do you eliminate car emissions, you also reduce damage to roadways and eliminate the need for an expensive separate infrastructure like those for cars and trains.
Electric Bike Alternative: The Hill Topper Electric Bike Kit
What if I told you that you don’t need to buy an electric bike? That you could use the bike sitting in your garage and transform it into an e-bike in minutes.
Virtual Book Club: Educated, A Memoir by Tara Westover
We are four months into our online, Virtual Book Club, and I’m having a blast.
Our newest selection is Educated, a Memoir by Tara Westover.
The book is 352 pages.
Note: As an Amazon associate, I may receive a small fee if you make a purchase through one of my links. While you don’t have to purchase the book through one of these links, I truly appreciate it if you do.
*If you are here for our book club questions, scroll all the way to the end of this post and you will find our complete discussion. Remember, you can add to our chat at any time.
Why I Selected Educated, A Memoir
Splendid Spoon Review: Vegan Soups and Smoothies
I became a fan of Splendid Spoon years before I understood their philosophy. I regularly ordered their soups from Fresh Direct, an online grocery delivery service in New York. I began to substitute their soups, packed with nutrients, for my dinners a few times per week. However, Fresh Direct has a limited selection and I wondered where else I could buy them. I researched the company and learned all about their programs.
I’ve never embraced cleansing or trendy diets. I believe in clean eating and long-term lifestyle changes, as does Splendid Spoon.
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What is Splendid Spoon?
Splendid Spoon is a vegan, plant-based food company, located in Brooklyn, New York, that delivers nationwide. However, unlike other meal plans, you supplement with your own healthy dinners and snacks. This plan works for vegans, vegetarians, and meat-lovers.
With your order of the Splendid Spoon 2.0 Program, you receive a six-day supply of smoothies and soups. One day, you “cleanse,” drinking and eating soups throughout the day. On another, you “wander” and take a day off. When you wander and cleanse is up to you. With a rotating menu, you can order as often as you want without repeating the same foods. There’s no cooking, other than heating the soups.
20 Gorgeous Rose Gold Gift Ideas
Gold is making a comeback. And, I can’t get enough. This coming from the girl who despised yellow gold in the 8o’s and 90’s. Rose gold has earned a special place in my heart.
I’m not the only one. From office supplies to electronics to iPhones to engagement rings, you can find rose gold gifts at any price point. Just remember, a pop of rose gold goes a long way. A step too far and you’re channeling Liberace.
Mother’s Day is almost here. Here are some great gifts for you or a mom in your life.
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The Ultimate Rose Gold Gift List
1. Tessa Stone Stud Earrings by Kendra Scott 
Virtual Book Club: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
I can’t believe it’s already time to announce the third book selection for our Virtual Book Club: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones.
The book is 320 pages.
Note: As an Amazon associate, I may receive a small fee if you make a purchase through one of my links.
I first learned about this book prior to its release in February and immediately decided that it would make a great book club selection. Leave it to Oprah to steal my idea for her book club. Hmph!
*If you are here for our book club questions, scroll all the way to the end of this post and you will find our complete discussion. Remember, you can add to our chat at any time.
Giveaway
Last month, I raffled off a copy of Moloka’i to one of our book club participants. This month, I will randomly choose a winner of this month’s book selection. Make sure to join the My Purse Strings Virtual Book Club Facebook Group to see how to enter.
Why I Selected An American Marriage
Virtual Book Club: Moloka’i by Alan Brennert
I’m excited to announce our second My Purse Strings Virtual Book Club selection, the novel Moloka’i by Alan Brennert. (Note, there are several books with this title so make sure you get the right one). Last month, we read Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.
The book is 405 pages.
Note: As an Amazon associate, I may receive a small fee if you make a purchase through one of my links.
*If you are here for our book club questions, scroll all the way to the end of this post and you will find our complete discussion. Remember, you can add to our chat at any time.
Giveaway
Last month, I gave away a copy of Small Great Things as part of a Twitter contest. This month, I will give away one copy of Moloka’i during our live discussion of Small Great Things on Facebook.
Why I Selected Moloka’i
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