Tag Archives: Shopping

Radiant Gift Ideas

by guest blogger Wendy Gordon. Lights are the new throw pillows, and the inner interior decorator in you is going to love browsing among all the options. It’s all about the quality of the light, its warmth, and energy efficiency. Here’s how to find the best bulbs for you and yours.

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Clutter-Free Gift Ideas

Don’t add to the clutter this holiday! Here are some alternative gift ideas that are awesome but won’t get someone kicked out of the cult of less.

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Back-to-School Shopping for Organic Clothing: My Top 10 Places to Shop

I have to admit I no longer get that thrill when September comes along. To me, it just means more work (and lots of it), and the impending doom of winter.  At heart, I’m an island girl (preferably in the …

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Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Gift Guide: Top 10 Online Sources

Here’s the sad truth: By the time you read this, I’m only just starting my holiday shopping. Most of it will be done online, with a few visits to my favorite local downtowns for some in-person holiday spirit. If you’re …

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Buy Local, Buy American

Last night I went into a Lowe’s for the first time. I needed to buy a cat door for the chicken coop I’m building (long story, I’ll save it for later!). I’d never been to Lowe’s before. It was fine. …

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The Story of (Old) Stuff

I love shopping for antiques. Not at the hushed fancy places, although that’s nice sometimes. I prefer the antique malls. Every town’s gotta have one, because where else would people sell their old stuff? I know, I know, Ebay. But …

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Every Supermarket Tells a Story

I recently had the pleasure of going to a Korean grocery store—H Mart–in Korea Town (otherwise known as K-Town) in Manhattan. It was an evening after work, at the suggestion of a coworker who happens to be Korean-American and volunteered …

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