It’s not easy being an environmentalist who also loves fashion. Modern “fast fashion” is incredibly destructive to the planet, driving us to buy, wear, and discard new clothes at a faster and faster rate. To get these clothes to market…
For the average American, airfare is expensive. In the first quarter of 2019, the average U.S. flyer paid $353.52 for a round-trip domestic fare, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. That’s why many families prefer driving over flying, even…
Finding the perfect birthday or holiday gift for a child is always a challenge. Of course, you can walk down the toy aisle at any big-box store and see shelves full of shiny, mass-produced toys, neatly stacked in their boxes. But…
My wife and I have purchased multiple cars together. We bought and furnished an older house. We’ve undertaken home improvement projects like installing a new driveway and adding a patio to our backyard. We’re no strangers to planning and executing important purchases. But,…
It’s not easy being a gal on a budget. Not only do women earn less than men , we sometimes have to spend more too. It’s not just a question of women having different shopping habits from men. There are…
Have you ever walked into a store planning to buy just one or two things and walked out an hour later with a whole shopping cart full of stuff? If you’re like most people, this has happened to you at…
Most people know you shouldn’t pay the sticker price on a car and that it’s important to negotiate a job offer, but there are plenty of other things you can haggle for that you may not know about. From high-end…
Online shopping is a popular American pastime. Since 2009, online sales have climbed steadily, as shown by a recent U.S. Department of Commerce report. In the second quarter of 2018 alone, Americans spent a whopping $127.3 billion online. We’ve all…
I first became a vegetarian during my college years. Personally, I gave up meat for ethical reasons – mostly because I thought factory farms were inhumane. The meat served in our dining hall wasn’t that good anyway, so giving it up was no…
If you’re in the market for a new outfit, should you buy the polyester pants that cost $20 or shell out $150 for a wool pair? When you need a new couch, is it better to go to IKEA and…
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