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In addition to writing my own content, I contribute to articles written by top talent in the smart shopping, beauty, and personal finance space. Here is today’s featured story: 10 Grocery Store Traps That Cause You to Spend More by Andrea … Read More
Here’s Your Budget-Friendly Spring Cleaning Shopping List It’s been a long winter, and hibernating has not done us any favors — many of us have probably put off giving our caves a deep clean. But now that it’s (mostly) above freezing, … Read More
This Mother’s Day, you want to give Mom something that is as unique as she is, but personalized products can be expensive and time-consuming to order. From personalized promise rings to monogrammed eyewear, these found 14 customizable gifts that are … Read More
If you could, you would take mom on a world cruise to thank her for everything she’s done for you. Taking her globetrotting might be out of the budget, but it doesn’t mean you can’t give her something she’ll love, … Read More
It may be hard to believe, but your baby is old enough to go to the prom. Once the excitement settles, you wonder, “How much money is this going to cost me?” The easy answer: a lot. But that doesn’t … Read More
If you’ve had your wallet on lockdown since the holidays, now is maybe the time to loosen those chains. February brings some deep discounts – from Valentine’s Day gifts to smartphone upgrades and tax software – so it’s prime time … Read More
So you’ve checked your holiday gift list, and it is still alarmingly long. You know it’s time to get cracking, but where do you start? Fortunately, you have options, and they won’t put you in debt or blow your budget. (Keeping an … Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and many of us are scrambling to find the perfect last-moment gifts. I’m lifestyle expert Trae Bodge with my top picks to delight everyone on your list (including yourself)! We all … Read More
We all want to raise powerful, self-assured girls. Luckily, role models are everywhere – from women we know to strong female characters in feature films and cartoons. Female superhero toys, building sets for girls and motivational apparel provide many gift … Read More
This week’s muse is my smart shopping comrade, Jody Rohlena. Jody has worked as a magazine editor for the past two decades. We met when she was Deputy Editor at the now (sadly) defunct ShopSmart magazine, a monthly guide to savvy shopping published … Read More