Posted September 24, 2009 - 05:00 by Karen Schiff
What's the top reason shoppers don't buy green? (Hint: It ain't cheap.) That's right. Price. So what's a frugal green shopper to do? Here are a few thrifty tips that can help eco-conscious consumers stretch their dollars and not get green-fleeced with greenwashed products.
Posted September 11, 2009 - 05:00 by Sarah Winfrey
Over the last several years, many of us have developed convictions about eating less, eating local, and eating organic. But when our convictions about food clash with our convictions about money, who wins? Luckily, it doesn't have to be a knock-down, drag-out battle, because it's not a win-or-lose situation. In fact, it's quite possible to find the best quality food for yourself and your family without violating either set of mores.
Posted April 21, 2009 - 20:36 by Carrie Kirby
As the economy falters, gardening looks better than ever this spring. But as the daughter of a veteran gardener, I've seen too much heartache to believe seed companies' promises of tenfold payoffs. I predict that a lot of new gardeners who are in this to save money will give up or lose their crops before harvest time.
Posted October 18, 2008 - 19:28 by Carrie Kirby
When money is tight and you can't buy every single thing organic, how do you choose? Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group has separated the veggie nasties from the veggie OKs. I'm keeping a copy of this list in my coupon file.
Posted October 15, 2008 - 21:32 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
What's the one thing worse than talking about a budget with your spouse? Grocery shopping. I live with a coupon cutter who insists we buy nothing that isn't bought with coupons. But my husband lives with me, an organic, fresh, and mostly raw foods eater. Can both eating philosophies survive in the same household? What are we saving by using coupons? Is physical health and well being more or less important than penny pinching? Is it possible to have the best of both worlds?
Posted August 13, 2008 - 07:09 by Linsey Knerl
MySpace, Facebook, and LinkedIn are familiar (and often tired) ways to reach out to others with similar interests and goals. So why am I not surprised to see Social Networking hit the local farmer’s market? Check out the newest way to connect with your farmer down the road.
Posted August 6, 2008 - 13:10 by Andrea Dickson
Are you a cheap and lazy bastard? Go out for dinner a lot because you can't be bothered with cooking? I'm sure you've heard how to save money by shopping with a grocery list or through budgeting. But you know what? You don't have to; you can be incredibly lazy and still eat well for very little (while avoiding Top Ramen). Dine at home and save a bunch on food without ever making a shopping list.
Posted December 21, 2007 - 08:40 by Philip Brewer
Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clothes were worn (but mended and clean). Their car was an aging sedan. They were recycling a trunkful of aluminum cans. As I locked my car, they took the handful of change they got for the cans, and headed in ahead of me. There were three of them--man, woman, child--and all three were skinny. It's unusual to see that now. The new face of poverty is fat.
Posted December 6, 2007 - 13:44 by Amy B. Scher
Nature's Baby Organics has a line of amazing skin and body care (shampoo, body wash, diaper cream, powder) and the company is offering WB readers a 15% discount at check-out.
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