I for one have definitely curbed my spending.
Why not just revisit my closets, drawers, etc and see if there are any hidden finds. You can't tell me that there are not shirts, pants, etc lost among your outfits.
With all of this sudden warm weather that we are having try looking through your sprint outfits. Pair up a spring colored shirt with a great cardigan or business jacket. Or a great pair of pants that you normally wear in the warmer weather with a sweater...or even long johns!!
Dont' knock them. You can buy inexpensive ones at Target and typically they are light weight and thin!
I have started wearing some of my three quarter length shirts/sweaters with a great scarf. This way if it gets cold, I can just wrap myself up in the scarf.
If you feel the need to get out and buy...but you want to stay within your budget, try
www.target.com. They really have some fantastic deals by designers like Izaac Mizrahi. I saw some unbelieveable shift dresses for under $25. And if you spend at least $50, you get free shipping!!
Happy Shopping!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
My Green Pitch...
52 Cheap ways to go green
Though it would be optimal to build an eco-friendly sustainable house, ditch your SUV and grow your own food, it's not a practical measure for most. However, you can take small inexpensive steps – even one a day – to live a more eco-friendly life. Jodi Helmer, author of The Green Year, gives you a fun to follow green guide that makes eco-friendly living easy. Here are 52 cheap ways to go green.
The Green YearJodi Helmer’s book The Green Year gives you 365 small inexpensive things you can do to make a big difference in saving the planet and making your home environment more eco-friendly. The book features a frugal tip a day plus a space you can write suggestions that are more practical for your lifestyle. In addition, each tip has an open circle that you get to fill in when you’ve done your green deed for the day. Whether you do the tips on the designated days or when it’s convenient for you, The Green Year gives you an easy to follow green guide that you can refer back to anytime during the year – and years to come. Here is one tip per week – pick up Helmer’s The Green Year for all of the cheap ways to go green.
52 Cheap ways to go green
1. Turn down your thermostat – 68 degrees F. when you’re home and 55 degrees F. at night. 2. Turn your computer off at the end of the day. In addition, take steps to create an eco-friendly workplace. 3. Clean your refrigerator coils – vacuum out the dust and wipe with a damp cloth. 4. Research options for carpooling. Need convincing? Read why your green commute will save you money. 5. Rent a hybrid rental car on your next vacation. Here are a few more eco-friendly travel tips. 6. Add your fireplace ashes to your compost pile. 7. Support a green business. 8. Cancel your newspaper subscription and read the news online instead. 9. Buy rechargeable batteries. And here is what can you do with old batteries to properly dispose of the batteries you’ve used. 10. Use cloth napkins, instead of paper napkins, at dinner. And consider serving fair-trade wine. 11. Recycle. Not sure what is recyclable? Check out this recycle chart. 12. Buy your dog a hemp or canvas leash instead of nylon. 13. Put your dryer lint in the backyard for the birds – they use it to feather their nests. 14. Share your magazines – read them then pass them on. 15. Take a hike. And take advantage of eco-friendly fitness gear.
16. File your taxes electronically to cut back on paper usage. 17. Donate old newspapers to animal shelters. 18. Shop for eco-friendly beauty products. Also consider eco-friendly fashion lines and eco-friendly home décor.19. Take your own mug to the coffee shop. And find out if your coffee is triple certified.20. Request e-tickets for your next trip. For more vacay tips, read How to take an eco-friendly vacation.21. Buy a new houseplant. For a greener home, read 10 Eco-friendly ways to green your home and family.22. Schedule your errands back to back. 23. Repair your leaky faucet. And then follow thesefive ways to dress your nest green. 24. Pack your lunch in an insulated lunch bag instead of paper or plastic bags. And make recipes featuring eco-friendly recipes. 25. Put a cover on your pool. 26. Invite friends to a summer BBQ with electronic invites. Then throw an eco-friendly dinner party.
27. Start a compost pile in your backyard. Here is your guide to compost gardening.28. Get the junk out of your trunk – extra weight decreases fuel efficiency. 29. Have a yard sale – or visit one. 30. Switch to an all-natural dishwasher detergent. And make your own eco-friendly cleaning products.
31. Pick up litter. 32. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. And try these tips for adding exercise to a busy day.33. Throw a couple of tennis balls in the dryer to speed up drying time. 34. Shop for used textbooks. 35. Join Freecycle www.freecycle.org to find items you need or get rid of items you don’t. Here are few things you can do with your old clothing and linens. 36. Buy a bigger jug of milk. 37. Buy a refillable pen and, when in need of a pencil, use wooden instead of refillable. 38. For your kids, buy crayons made of soybean oil, not paraffin. For your babies, try eco-baby shops.
39. Wear an extra sweater before turning on the heat. 40. Buy eco-friendly pet toys (Fido and Fifi will never know the difference). Be sure you also raise an environmentally-friendly pet. 41. Call your mechanic to get a tune-up for your car. 42. Pay your bills online to reduce paper usage. 43. Switch to a manual can opener. 44. Buy refill packs of baby wipes. Then use these tips for creating an eco-friendly nursery.
45. Rake and leave your leaf blower in the garage to cut down on emissions (not to mention get a good workout). Click to read more about eco-friendly fitness. 46. Smash your jack-o-lantern into pieces and leave it in your backyard for the birds and squirrels. 47. Keep your freezer full – it runs more efficiently than an empty one. For more money-saving tips, read 10 Frugal tips for cooking family-friendly meals. 48. Use chlorine-free feminine hygiene products. 49. Ask Thanksgiving or Christmas guests to bring reusable to-go containers to dinner. Cook a couple of vegetarian holiday dishes, too. 50. Invest in a roasting pan instead of using disposable ones. 51. Borrow a formal dress from a friend instead of buying a new one. And if borrowing a wedding dress is out of the question, you can still plan a green and organic wedding. 52. Make a New Year’s resolution to be even more eco-friendly next year.
My favorite is how to make safe cleaning products!!
Though it would be optimal to build an eco-friendly sustainable house, ditch your SUV and grow your own food, it's not a practical measure for most. However, you can take small inexpensive steps – even one a day – to live a more eco-friendly life. Jodi Helmer, author of The Green Year, gives you a fun to follow green guide that makes eco-friendly living easy. Here are 52 cheap ways to go green.
The Green YearJodi Helmer’s book The Green Year gives you 365 small inexpensive things you can do to make a big difference in saving the planet and making your home environment more eco-friendly. The book features a frugal tip a day plus a space you can write suggestions that are more practical for your lifestyle. In addition, each tip has an open circle that you get to fill in when you’ve done your green deed for the day. Whether you do the tips on the designated days or when it’s convenient for you, The Green Year gives you an easy to follow green guide that you can refer back to anytime during the year – and years to come. Here is one tip per week – pick up Helmer’s The Green Year for all of the cheap ways to go green.
52 Cheap ways to go green
1. Turn down your thermostat – 68 degrees F. when you’re home and 55 degrees F. at night. 2. Turn your computer off at the end of the day. In addition, take steps to create an eco-friendly workplace. 3. Clean your refrigerator coils – vacuum out the dust and wipe with a damp cloth. 4. Research options for carpooling. Need convincing? Read why your green commute will save you money. 5. Rent a hybrid rental car on your next vacation. Here are a few more eco-friendly travel tips. 6. Add your fireplace ashes to your compost pile. 7. Support a green business. 8. Cancel your newspaper subscription and read the news online instead. 9. Buy rechargeable batteries. And here is what can you do with old batteries to properly dispose of the batteries you’ve used. 10. Use cloth napkins, instead of paper napkins, at dinner. And consider serving fair-trade wine. 11. Recycle. Not sure what is recyclable? Check out this recycle chart. 12. Buy your dog a hemp or canvas leash instead of nylon. 13. Put your dryer lint in the backyard for the birds – they use it to feather their nests. 14. Share your magazines – read them then pass them on. 15. Take a hike. And take advantage of eco-friendly fitness gear.
16. File your taxes electronically to cut back on paper usage. 17. Donate old newspapers to animal shelters. 18. Shop for eco-friendly beauty products. Also consider eco-friendly fashion lines and eco-friendly home décor.19. Take your own mug to the coffee shop. And find out if your coffee is triple certified.20. Request e-tickets for your next trip. For more vacay tips, read How to take an eco-friendly vacation.21. Buy a new houseplant. For a greener home, read 10 Eco-friendly ways to green your home and family.22. Schedule your errands back to back. 23. Repair your leaky faucet. And then follow thesefive ways to dress your nest green. 24. Pack your lunch in an insulated lunch bag instead of paper or plastic bags. And make recipes featuring eco-friendly recipes. 25. Put a cover on your pool. 26. Invite friends to a summer BBQ with electronic invites. Then throw an eco-friendly dinner party.
27. Start a compost pile in your backyard. Here is your guide to compost gardening.28. Get the junk out of your trunk – extra weight decreases fuel efficiency. 29. Have a yard sale – or visit one. 30. Switch to an all-natural dishwasher detergent. And make your own eco-friendly cleaning products.
31. Pick up litter. 32. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. And try these tips for adding exercise to a busy day.33. Throw a couple of tennis balls in the dryer to speed up drying time. 34. Shop for used textbooks. 35. Join Freecycle www.freecycle.org to find items you need or get rid of items you don’t. Here are few things you can do with your old clothing and linens. 36. Buy a bigger jug of milk. 37. Buy a refillable pen and, when in need of a pencil, use wooden instead of refillable. 38. For your kids, buy crayons made of soybean oil, not paraffin. For your babies, try eco-baby shops.
39. Wear an extra sweater before turning on the heat. 40. Buy eco-friendly pet toys (Fido and Fifi will never know the difference). Be sure you also raise an environmentally-friendly pet. 41. Call your mechanic to get a tune-up for your car. 42. Pay your bills online to reduce paper usage. 43. Switch to a manual can opener. 44. Buy refill packs of baby wipes. Then use these tips for creating an eco-friendly nursery.
45. Rake and leave your leaf blower in the garage to cut down on emissions (not to mention get a good workout). Click to read more about eco-friendly fitness. 46. Smash your jack-o-lantern into pieces and leave it in your backyard for the birds and squirrels. 47. Keep your freezer full – it runs more efficiently than an empty one. For more money-saving tips, read 10 Frugal tips for cooking family-friendly meals. 48. Use chlorine-free feminine hygiene products. 49. Ask Thanksgiving or Christmas guests to bring reusable to-go containers to dinner. Cook a couple of vegetarian holiday dishes, too. 50. Invest in a roasting pan instead of using disposable ones. 51. Borrow a formal dress from a friend instead of buying a new one. And if borrowing a wedding dress is out of the question, you can still plan a green and organic wedding. 52. Make a New Year’s resolution to be even more eco-friendly next year.
My favorite is how to make safe cleaning products!!
I want to buy GREEN!!
GREEN
No matter what anyone says, the new and hopefully here to stay color is GREEN.
I have even found myself looking for clothes that are maybe organic or "vintage" or should we say lightly used. I have been looking for a new handbag for months, ...and I have found myself gravitating towards the "green sacks," or labels that offer "fake" leather.
Many of my friends like to buy Safe, Green clothes for their kids.
Try:
www.mygreencloset.com
I found a great website that offers to help those looking for green fashion alternatives:
www.greenloop.com
Homeward Bound located in Blue Back Square West Hartford CT offers a lot of green options. They carry this great handbag line Matt & Nat which offers vegan bags. www.mattandnat.com
I also found another website, materialgirlinc.com which offers some of the handbags on sale!!
Happy Shopping!!
No matter what anyone says, the new and hopefully here to stay color is GREEN.
I have even found myself looking for clothes that are maybe organic or "vintage" or should we say lightly used. I have been looking for a new handbag for months, ...and I have found myself gravitating towards the "green sacks," or labels that offer "fake" leather.
Many of my friends like to buy Safe, Green clothes for their kids.
Try:
www.mygreencloset.com
I found a great website that offers to help those looking for green fashion alternatives:
www.greenloop.com
Homeward Bound located in Blue Back Square West Hartford CT offers a lot of green options. They carry this great handbag line Matt & Nat which offers vegan bags. www.mattandnat.com
I also found another website, materialgirlinc.com which offers some of the handbags on sale!!
Happy Shopping!!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Private Online Shopping Websites...SERIOUS SALES FOR SERIOUS BUYERS!!
THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED.
HERE ARE TWO GREAT INVITATION ONLY FASHION WEBSITES.
THE DEALS ARE INCREDIBLE!!
www.giltgroup.com
http://www.ruelala.com
For both you need to be invited.
Just send me an email and I will invite you in.
Happy Shopping!!
HERE ARE TWO GREAT INVITATION ONLY FASHION WEBSITES.
THE DEALS ARE INCREDIBLE!!
www.giltgroup.com
http://www.ruelala.com
For both you need to be invited.
Just send me an email and I will invite you in.
Happy Shopping!!
Great Sales Event in Connecticut
INSANE INSIDEWALK SALE---up to 75% off--and you're invited.
2 days only
Friday and Saturday
January 30th and 31st
10am - 6 pm
28 Durham Rd., Madison. Next to Savvy Tea. Need directions? Scroll to the bottom of the page.
Participating stores and designers:
Ann Lightfoot
Azul
Ciao Bella
Dina Varano
Glee
Homeward Bound
Just Hatched
Lulu's
New England Threads
Rarities
Sandra Goodkind
Stonewear
Timothy Pamment Salon
Trailblazer
Wishlist
2 days only
Friday and Saturday
January 30th and 31st
10am - 6 pm
28 Durham Rd., Madison. Next to Savvy Tea. Need directions? Scroll to the bottom of the page.
Participating stores and designers:
Ann Lightfoot
Azul
Ciao Bella
Dina Varano
Glee
Homeward Bound
Just Hatched
Lulu's
New England Threads
Rarities
Sandra Goodkind
Stonewear
Timothy Pamment Salon
Trailblazer
Wishlist
Directions:
From I-95 south: Exit 61--turn left.
From I-95 North: Exit 61--turn right.
Take Route 79 south to Bradley Rd. (Webster Bank on the corner) and turn left. Take a right into the parking lot at Webster Bank. The sale is in the next building after the bank on the right. If the lot is full, please park across Bradley Rd. at the Madison Train Station.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
New Favorite Accessories
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
My New Fav Website
You must check out this great new website:
The site showcases all things handmade.
Not only can you purchase handmade goods but you can sell them to!!
Kind of like ebay but with a fashion twist.
Here is an example of a handmade sweater for $55Need some cool soap?
This for $7.99
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