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The Frugal Diva
Thank you for this guest post just in time for Mother’s Day Shopping! The other day my daughter was looking for a snack and asked “is there any chocolate in this house?” I smiled and replied “you are so my daughter.” I’ve been a chocolate lover for as long as I could remember. And now both of my girls are fans of the rich, sweet treat as well. Yes, chocolate is full of calories and sugar. But, some chocolate, when eaten in moderation, can also deliver big health benefits. Chocolate Supports Weight Loss. Studies have found that…
Why The Frugal Diva loves Sprouts! Healthy grocery store committed to inspiring customers to eat healthier and live a better life This April, Sprouts Farmers Market is helping consumers celebrate Earth Month with sales on organic products, herbal supplements and earth-friendly cleaning products to inspire consumers to eat healthier and live better lives. April is also Autism Awareness Month, and Sprouts invites customers to round up their purchases for one week with all donations going to Autism Speaks to support local communities. A long-time supporter of autism charities, Sprouts has raised over $5 million dollars in the past…
Email this guest post to your new grad. Graduating college is an exciting moment, right? Maybe not. Total student debt has topped $1 trillion this year and the average college graduate owes more than $33,000 in outstanding payments upon commencement. So, it’s understandable why young adults are filled with more fear than joy about earning their diploma and entering the real world. While finding a good job is paramount, learning how to budget and discovering ways to save on everyday expenses offers the best chance to surviving life after college. If you or a recent grad in…
A Big Thank You to Jennifer Moss of BabyNames.com and author of Town Red, for providing this great list of activities that are free or low cost, build creativity and skills for kids, and are bonding experiences between parent and child. She did forget to mention how much fun it is to look up names on her site and find things like character tips for writers, what are cool names now and in the past, and games for baby showers. 1. Your local library – get your child his/her own library card, it makes them feel very important…
With all the hacking and scams, the Frugal Diva says information is the best protection. Use the resources below to find out about buying a used car, making investments, and much more. March 1-7, 2015 is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), an opportunity for organizations around the country to show their commitment to consumer protection by teaching people about their consumer rights. More than 80 Nonprofit groups, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies are partners in NCPW and hundreds of other agencies and organizations host events for the week (and beyond) throughout the country. NCPW partners share…
If you have 2-3 hours to spare each week, you might want to consider volunteering, particularly if you’re 50 or older. Not only can the experience be incredibly fulfilling, new research finds that it might just make you healthier, happier, and more physically fit. The group of researchers led by the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Health Sciences analyzed data from 73 studies involving people aged 50-plus who were in formal volunteering roles. The results were published in August 2014 online in Psychological Bulletin. Here are some of their key findings: Volunteering is associated with reductions in…
When walking in the Grove, I stumbled upon this great deal. During the week from Monday to Thursday, the Grove offers a $35 per person Date Night available for two. This goes until Feb. 15 on week nights only. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION DATE NIGHT AT THE GROVE THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Miss some of the 2014 Contenders? Catch them at The Grove beginning January 15th! Enjoy a nominated film, dinner and complimentary valet for $35 per person.* Restaurants and movie schedule to follow shortly! Call our Concierge Services at 323.900.8080 for reservations. MENUS: Bar Verde…