Guest Post Thank you Heather Roberts for these great tips! Nowadays prices of products tend to gradually grow in many areas, which often puts a serious strain on the wallets of many households. This becomes especially troublesome in terms of cleaning, so you would often need to find ways to alleviate the situation and to bring something good to the table to survive a hostile economy. No matter how hard things look however, there is…
Easy ways to pamper your pets No matter what kind of day you’ve had, a little love from your pet is an instant pick-me-up. Spent two hours ensnarled in traffic? A little nudge from a wet nose will fix that. Boss isn’t cutting you any slack? Your furry friends think you can do no wrong. Your soon-to-be-spouse suddenly got cold feet? You’ve got two big brown eyes…
Do you want pickles that have traveled halfway around the world? Why send a fish from across the ocean when we have two coasts and numerous lakes? Do you need out of season fruit picked thousands of miles away? If there is one time you want to shop local it’s where nutrients are concerned. Shelf life shouldn’t be into the next millennium for food. What I like about Annie’s…
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…
The Frugal Diva likes to emphasize the positive. Let’s concentrate on how we can shop American. American Apparel clothing at great prices is manufactured right here in downtown Los Angeles employing 5000 workers. Let’s support this local business and their efforts at not only manufacturing in the USA but keeping it sustainable, donating to local schools, giving their employees ESL classes, access to health care, benefits, and encouraging workers to bike or…
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…