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• Upcycle Ideas Digest #5

  

  Hey folks. I took a break from the digest for a minute, but I’m back with some really cool upcycle and repurpose ideas I’ve found. Hope you like!BLING1. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 LIFESTYLE

• DIY Aloe Vera Juice Toner

  

  I’ve met people who swear Organic Aloe Vera Juice helps their digestion and take it internally on a regular basis. I haven’t tried it that way yet, but I since ... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 LIFESTYLE

• 20 Things I Learned During “No Buy Month”

  

  I hope all of you who participated in “No Buy Month” during February learned as much as I did. Not only was I surprised by what I could actually do without for ... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 LIFESTYLE

• J. Money Thinks Budgets Are Sexy

  

  One of my favorite blogs on money and budgeting out there right now is Budgets Are Sexy written by J. Money. The thing that I like the most about his site is... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• 10 Ways to Clean Your House Without Buying a Single Cleaning Product

  

  Remember all those things I said you should buy before No buy Month started? Well here’s 10 things that you can do with those items instead of buying more stuff! Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Upcycle Ideas Digest #4

  

  Hi folks, here’s last week’s post for you. It’s late because Beyoncé caused a snowstorm in New York. (I’m gonna blame everything on that girl for as long as I... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Upcycle Ideas Digest #3

  

  Hey there. I apologize for this week’s post being a little late. Beyoncé’s halftime show caused a blackout at my house and I was unable to finish on time. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 LIFESTYLE

• 10 Step Program for Product Junkies

  

  You know who you are. Stop buying every new product that comes out and wasting all that money. Check out my personal 10 Step Program to release you from the... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 LIFESTYLE

• “No Buy Month” Kickoff!

  

  Happy “No Buy Month”! Today is Day 1. Ready, set… If you’re just tuning in, I’ve dedicated February to Frugalista’s “No Buy Month” on this blog. Once again, her... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 LIFESTYLE

• What To Buy for “No Buy” Month

  

  Now, it might seem counterintuitive to “buy”  things for “No Buy” month, but I promise if you have these items on hand, it’ll make things go easier. The key to... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Upcycle Ideas Digest #2

  

  Hey there. Here’s this weeks digest of fun and interesting upcycled and repurposed projects and their sources. Feel free to email me or comment with any... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Here Comes “No Buy” Month!

  

  Are you Ready for No-Buy Month?I mentioned in a poll on my Facebook page last week that I’m going to follow in Frugalista’s footsteps and take on “No Buy... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• 5 Simple Natural Hair Resolutions

  

  This week over at Carol’s Daughter’s new site Transitioning Movement, I give you 5 Simple Natural New Year’s Resolutions that are easy to keep. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• I Have a Crush on GirlCrush!

  

  I don’t know if y’all remember the post I did awhile ago about my visit to this great little store/spa called Georgia in SoHo, here in New York. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Upcycle Ideas Digest #1

  

  For those of you who follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook, you’ll know that I’m a little obsessed with upcycling ideas right now. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Check Savvy Out on Carol’s Daughter’s New Site!

  

  I’m officially a contributing blogger to Carol’s Daughter’s new website Transitioning Movement. It’s all about natural hair, a natural lifestyle and is targetin... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• DIY Cake Stand Inspired Organizer

  

  I was totally influenced by the images below and how they up-cycled cake, cupcake stands and trays to use as cosmetic organizers. But then I realized something…... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Ology Detergent Review

  

  Ology is Walgreen’s new line of green products.  The line sports conditioner, baby lotion, toilet paper, CFL light bulbs, glass cleaner, fabric softener and... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Resolutions…

  

  I was feverishly cleaning my house at 10pm New Year’s Eve when it hit me.If my house isn’t 100% spotless by midnight, will anyone really care?”Nope. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 LIFESTYLE

• There’s Lead In Your Lipstick

  

  You might not realize this, but that MAC or L’Oreal that you just can’t live without? It’s probably partially made of lead.Seriously. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2012 LIFESTYLE