Posts Tagged "shop local"

Fair Trade, No Oil, Hold the Subsidies

I picked up the latest edition of one of my favorite sustainably-living reference books this weekend, The Better World Shopping Guide.  This handy little soft-cover offers a behind-the-scenes peek into thousands of national corporations, from banks to grocery chains, grading each from A-F in terms of social and environmental policy.  It’s enticing to learn what Read more…

 

January Clutter Clearance, Tips for Happier Living

Most people I know have too much stuff.  Including me!  This is not an isolated judgment on my part, but a simple fact gleaned from cranky quips about how great it would be to get organized, as though it’s an unattainable aspiration. Yet here we are again, back at the hugely popular January clearance sales, Read more…

 

3 Timely Tips for Less Stressful Holidays

The holidays are here, as you may have noticed from the sudden hailstorm of glittery magazine ads, TV commercials and gift lists.  From Martha in her Santa cap to every decked out retail storefront,  we’re being sold a set of high expectations, very temptingly packaged.  Call it barely surprising that this time meant for focus Read more…