Category: Miscellaneous
There is still stuff being made in America. Let’s give them our support. Burt’s Bees natural, earth-friendly personal care products are made in the US. They not only make great products, they try to package them with a view towards sustainability. In California, we love Dr. Bonner’s products since they are organic and smell delicious. Buy organic teething clothes manufactured here in L. A. by my friend Sasha Taylor for her company Bodhi Babies. Your pet should also buy American with these Amish pet supplies. They are great accents for a craftsman style…
Here’s a guest post to help with your Dad’s Day shopping! If a new gadget is on your shopping list for dad this year, you aren’t alone. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2014 Father’s Day Spending Survey, consumers will spend $1.6 billion on electronic gifts like smartphones and tablets for their fathers. While a new gadget may send Dad over the top, it can quickly do the same to your budget if you’re not careful. Consider these 10 ways to save on tech gifts for Father…
It has been a long time since the Frugal Diva toted around the Entertainment Book. I had lost touch with the great savings that could be had by buying a membership. Everything from dining to car washes to hotels are available at a discount. The best news is that they have moved into the digital age with a user friendly app. If you are traveling to the East Coast, receive the 2014 book now for only $5 and they will send your 2015 Greater New York City & North Jersey Entertainment® Book next year for $5 off the retail price…
The Frugal Diva likes the style of this book – easy solutions for living a greener life which inevitably costs less. Madeleine Somerville has a breezy way of helping you concoct your own shampoo, laundry detergent, circumvent the flu, and all manners of taking care of your garden, baby, and sex life with the best environmental outcomes. Yes, even your sex life can be more eco friendly. You’ll have to read the book to find out how. Short Excerpt From Chapter Two – Body “Basic Hygiene Boot Camp (And I Mean Reeeally Basic) All You Need Is Less by…
Being totally phobic about all things legal, the frugal diva was really happy when a friend recommended Legal Zoom. Personal recommendations rank very high on my list of reasons to use a service – especially one on the Internet. Being nervous about the process also generates a high need for great customer service. In my case more like hand holding, reassurance, and letting you ask many questions along the way. I got all this and more. This company has the best customer service ever. They inform you by mail and by phone each step of the way and you never…
And by “best” the Frugal Diva means free. With the big news last week that L.L. Bean was joining an exclusive list of retailers offering free shipping on all orders every day, FreeShipping.com thought it only appropriate to list the top 20 merchants offering this great deal on a regular basis. Some merchants offer free international shipping in as little as three days, while others give shoppers free overnight shipping or free return shipping. This is such a savings when you are in a rush and want something across the country for a wedding, baby shower…
Home office, it sounded so good when we first thought about it. Working in our bunny slippers, never having to dress up, showering at our whim, and sipping coffee from our own mugs. Now we order our own paper, find our own printers, and try to get supplies at the best prices. Like everything else loyalty matters, pick a club and stay with them except for exceptional bargains. I am a proud member of the Staples Club. They give me points for purchases and every three months send me a check. Recycle used ink cartridges for a $2 rebate per…