A few recent studies have shown that consumers want to buy goods from ethical, responsible companies, but they don't always know how to read through the green washing. Th...
Hello fellow frugral travelers and fashionistas: Welcome to the Frugal Girl's Guide to Travel and Shopping. I'm a professional lifestyle journalist who loves to travel an...
So, my running shoes are officially shot. They are a lot like those lovely blue Asics above, except mine look like they've been through some form of trench warfare and/or...
Today is the day...yes my birthday, and so...can I just say I am a little pumped up about seeing if the SF Macy's has the Fiesta Marigold set? It's a tradition that every...
The Target vs. Wal-Mart War, your favorite? Ask anyone at any time of day and you will get opinions; some very strong, others based on sales ads in the Sunday newspaper, ...
There is just something refreshing about the end of summer, being of fall time of year. Something about the little bit of crispness that I got when I walked out to my car...
Are you like most women and have the bag, drawer, insert container type here of makeup. Some of it dating back to middle school when lime green and bright yellow nail pol...
You know, when you want a deal I suggest going to Daffy's. For scarves, for blazer jackets, winter, coats, shoes, boots, and lingerie, the place rocks. I stopped by the D...
If you want to save money and look great you have to be honest with yourself. You have to shop carefully and be picky. My Fashionable Girl on a Budget advice: buy one ite...
The holiday season is right around the corner, and your bank account might be a little sad. Starting to stress about extra spending money to spoil your friends and family...
San Jose, COSTA RICA -- For nearly 15 years I've been a stranger -- to a culture, to a language, to a place. On February 6, 1994, my husband and I moved overseas for the ...
San Jose, COSTA RICA -- For nearly 15 years I've been a stranger -- to a culture, to a language, to a place. On February 6, 1994, my husband and I moved overseas for the ...
My baby is 4 months on October 11th. He has blonde hair and blue eyes, and his name is James. James is in 6 months clothes and buying clothes for a baby can get pricey. T...
By Heather Moore Cosmetics companies often tell women that their products will give them clear, flawless skin; bright, beautiful eyes; and richer, fuller lips. I don’t ...
Welcome to my first blog post here! I already regularly write two blogs about style and I'll leave you the links at the end of the post. Let me tell you a few things, I l...
With Halloween right around the corner I figured I would write a little somethin' about getting deals on some great halloween costumes. My girlfriends and I decided we we...
I recently took on a small job -- an hour and a quarter each day, supervising lunch and recess at a kindergarten and first grade campus. When I told my daughter I'd be wo...
Full of fun fashions and stunning styles, The Fitting Room is where we take it all off and really see how things look behind closed doors. If it's too expensive, you're g...
It's that time of year that we have all grown to know and love!! Friends and Family savings have already started! That means the holidays truly are right around the corne...
Clearly, I like to shop. I think it's fun, it wastes time and hopefully you come out with something new and exciting. But if you aren't a real shopper yet, don't worry, i...
Well no, actually they aren't, but 10 points to the person who knows what the title references. I was in the best store in the world yesterday...yes Target. Found a fanta...
Did you know that for the low low price of only $18,000 you could own your very own fishing pole made by Chanel. Yes that's right, apparently founder Coco Chanel was an a...
Everyone is talking about bargain hunting these days and I have to smile, because finally others are discovering my passion! The truth is, I am a high-end shopper on a lo...
I admit it: I'm addicted to "shopping" online. I waste hours browsing the latest fashion shopping portals daydreaming about what I might buy. The good news, though, is th...
So I have realized I am an addict. For tank tops. But not just any tank tops. Express tank tops. It all started when I worked there and had my fabulous discount. Now, eve...
I am a big fan of layering. In fact, this trend has increased my wardrobe options many times over. I love how my summer dresses become new for fall when worn over legging...
Last week was a painful one. After three years of service my Alienware Area 51 laptop died on me. I was in the middle of work, had to reboot, and it never came back. This...
So I haven't done any really good shopping or deal finding in a while. Been entirely to busy. However, ULTA has a coupon for $5 off $10, so my streak is going to be short...
My friend Sonia just started a shop over at Etsy: soniabegonia . Sonia does some amazing things with metal! She has been doing various types of metalwork since she was 10...
One of the very best parts of writing about fashion is actually getting to WEAR it. That why although it's still three months until New York's Fashion Week for Fall 2009 ...
Let's face it. Times are tough financially speaking and it's affecting everyone. We have all had to tighten our belts and do without on many, many different levels. For a...
Yes, Halloween is still a few days away, and Thanksgiving is a whole month away. But that isn't stopping anyone else from talking about holiday shopping, so why should I ...
I'm trying to decide between two floor lamps. One is from Restoration Hardware. It's beautiful, elegant and costs $249 on sale. The other is from WalMart and looks very s...
I know it's a bit early for New Year's Resolutions but I already have an important one I want to set. I have decided that for the next year I will try to do more of my sh...
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is traditionally the most massive shopping day in our country. Retailers discount their goods in hope of attracting shoppers to ...
Well it's that time of year again. Time for pumpkin pie, Christmas lights, and the cold/flu. Ick ! Even now I that feeling in my nose that a cold is just around the corne...
Like many Americans, we've already been trying to figure ways to cut back on the expenses of running a family so we can pay the bills, and it looks like tough times are h...
It’s so hard to admit. I’m ashamed. Admission is the first step right? I am a buyer. I like to shop, of course only when I can buy – and I’ve never liked to think...
...its so en vogue right now! I hope it stays that way! A few months ago, I issued a warning to my readers about the current state of the economy. About a month after my ...
Christmas spending might be one of the big cuts in many family budgets across America . That’s the case for my family. Yet I have never been more excited about Christma...
I spent some time on my favorite tea website customizing a personal tea gift for my friend Simone for Christmas. I've decided to start shopping for Christmas gifts early ...
Here we are again, Thanksgiving. Just three days before most of our nation sits down to give thanks and share a meal with family and friends and you know what’s on my m...
My alarm clock went off at 2 a.m. this morning. I sat up for a minute and wondered why my alarm was going off that early. Then, I looked on the dresser and saw my mini-pu...
Tomorrow is the 1st of December. 24 more days until Christmas and I'm sure your kids can't wait! I know mine can't. Luckily, for me I'm done Christmas shopping. I got eve...
Do you shop online and have a PayPal account? If you do, and you aren't saving money through a referral site, you are losing money! I have been a member of BigCrumbs.com ...
WOO HOO!! I held out for a sale on pendant lighting at Lowes and there hasn’t been one. About very other week since I flipped the dining room, I’ve drug Ed to Lowes w...
While cutting back on consumption is an important way to protect the environment, at the end of the day, the vast majority of us living in the developed world are still c...
We've all heard of Black Friday - that pseudo-holiday the day after Thanksgiving with all the sales and the shopping and the crazy 4 in the morning start time. But, have ...
Want to save $10 on a purchase of $25 or more at Yankee Candle? Go to this site and enter your info. They'll send the coupon to your email right away :) ...
A Pair of 14K gold earrings for $1.99 and a Cole Haan Bag for $1.49. PNNers, I found a great buy for the resale gift exchange. And I found a Cole Haan bag* to resell on e...








































