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Live The Life While Still Being Green

Denver | October 10, 2020August 12, 2021

Today, it’s quite possible for people to live environmentally-friendly lives while still (if you’ll excuse the phrase) living large. Just look at celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio. He’s so green that he makes a point of flying commercially, instead of using a private jet. Yet, he still has a California mansion (powered by solar panels) and a luxurious New York apartment (which employs a fleet of hybrid limousines).

Of course, most of us probably can’t afford to go out and get one of those awesome electric Tesla Roadsters, but that doesn’t mean we have to quit living our normal lives in order to reduce our carbon footprint.

Here are just a few everyday ways to live green while still living the life.

Energy Star everything. No one wants to give up their refrigerator—or even their ginormous flatscreen TV—but there are still ways to have what you want and cause less of an environmental impact. One of the best standardized ways of doing this is to buy appliances with the Energy Star logo. Products sporting this label have been certified to use lower amounts of energy than their less-efficient brethren, which means that you can not only feel better about helping the environment, but also enjoy lower energy bills.

Head to the farmer’s market. Want some of the freshest, best-tasting fruits and veggies you’ve ever had? Take a little trip to your local farmer’s market and make a point to buy from there instead of the giant supermarket down the street. You’ll get great food that lasts longer, and you can smile knowing you’re supporting local growers instead of buying food that may come from across the country—or even the world!

Change your faucets and shower heads. We all know that we should take shorter showers and turn off water when we don’t absolutely need to use it, but sometimes it’s hard to change your habits. Plus, there’s something nice about being able to luxuriate in a warm shower for a half hour after a long day. Well, one great way to have your cake and eat it too is to install low-flow faucets, shower heads, and even toilets. These can reduce your water consumption by half or more without you ever noticing a thing. Pretty amazing, right?

Buy CFLs. Remember how your mom and dad used to scold you for leaving lights on because you were running up the electric bill? Well, by switching out your old bulbs with energy-efficient CFLs, you’re often using less than half the power of regular bulbs—sometimes far less than half. We’re not saying that you should just leave your lights on all the time from now on, but at the very least you won’t have to feel as bad about it. Just as valuable—CFLs last a lot longer than regular bulbs so you won’t have to worry about replacing them for years.

Recharge. Batteries are the ultimate disposable form of energy but if you live in the modern world, they’re pretty impossible to avoid—especially if you have a kid. One great way to save the environment (and money) is to buy batteries that can be recharged—many up to 1000 times! That way you can keep using all of your favorite electronics without feeling guilty.

Be Creative For Fathers Day With Handmade Gifts And Outdoor Activities

Denver | September 29, 2020August 12, 2021

Father’s Day is quickly approaching and even though I won’t be with my dad this Father’s Day, I’ll be thinking of him. For Father’s Day we usually like to do an activity that’s fun, like go out to dinner or hang out at our house and watch a TV show or movie. Father’s day is usually low key and it’s fun that way. We also like to exchange presents and just spend time with one another (brother and mom included).

Just like any holiday, Father’s Day can get expensive. Dinner adds up and by the time you’ve bought your dad a gift and taken the entire family out for dinner, you’ve maybe spent $100 or so. I’ve been thinking of ways that Father’s Day can still be interactive, but without spending a lot of money. After all, I guarantee that your dad doesn’t care that much about how much money you spend, but all he really wants is to spend quality time with you. Here are some ideas on how to keep it real with your dad by letting him know how much you appreciate him while still saving some money in the process.

Handmade Gifts

Handmade gifts for your dad are a great way to save money on Father’s day and many of these gifts can vary. It can be as simple as writing him a poem (if you like to write), telling him about how much you care. Or – the poem can be silly, which will make him laugh or even cry! Try putting the poem inside of a bottle so that he can reach inside of the bottle and retrieve it. It’s a simple yet fun way to get the message across that you’re grateful for your dad!

If you’d like to include something creative with your message in a bottle, go to a grocery store and buy his favorite snacks. They may be nuts, or they may even be gummy bears! Either way, you can package them on your own with a jar that you have lying around at home or make his favorite hot sauce with a recipe. Put the made at home hot sauce in an old hot sauce bottle you have or empty out the leftover hot sauce in a current bottle if it is almost gone. He’ll love the food and even more, he’ll love the personal touch!

Another handmade gift? If you have a favorite picture, you can find an inexpensive frame to frame the picture. My dad loves having pictures in his office and having an updated picture in a nice frame is a great gift that any dad will love to receive on Father’s Day. If you have an idea of what his office style is, find him a black frame or wood frame depending on what the main office colors are.

Need more ideas? A handmade apron is creative and fun for children to create for their dad! All you need is a cotton apron in your dad’s size of course, fabric markers or paint, and paint brushes! It will be fun to create an apron that dad can wear while he barbecues with you, celebrating his fantastic day.

Get Active Outdoors!

Since Father’s Day lands on a Saturday this year, it’s time to head outdoors and be active! Take your dad to a soccer field and kick around the soccer ball. It will be fun! Or – grab a Frisbee and go to the park. There are many sports and activities that will make interacting with your dad even more fun and memorable on Father’s Day.

What about playing a game of tennis or playing a round of golf with him? Playing golf is a fun way to interact with your dad, and if you are a mom who has younger kids, why not have them play miniature golf with their dad? Either activity will be enjoyable and you could also make a fun handmade gift full of golf tees, for example, to go along with the activity you choose.

Another idea is to set up a picnic outside in your backyard for your dad. This doesn’t require a lot of money, it simply requires creativity. Have fun gathering up his favorite blanket, comfy pillows, and maybe even a radio that will play your dad’s favorite tunes. Then make him a delicious meal and serve him outdoors. He’ll love the creative touch!

Whatever you end up doing for your dad on Father’s Day, make it creative and he will love whatever you come up for him. Remember to enjoy this special day with your dad because it only comes once a year! Tell your dad how much you appreciate him in a creative way and he’ll love your thoughtfulness.

What are you doing for dad on Father’s Day?

A Ruffly Romantic Valentines Day Outfit For Around 100

Denver | September 25, 2020August 12, 2021

With Valentine’s Day approaching it’s time to think about what outfit you are going to wear. I’m away from my love this Valentine’s Day so my outfit is going to consist of a pair of jeans and a nice top! I’m not sure what I’m going to do on that day either. All I know is, if you have a date planned or you’re just going out with the girls, it’s fun to dress up and look gorgeous.

Instead of paying $150 or more for just a dress, I decided to help you out and find an affordable and cute dress, shoes and necklace ensemble, all for about $100! Since the colors pink and red and a ruffle pattern definitely fit into a Valentine’s Day theme, I searched for complementary apparel. I hope you like what I came up with.

A quick aside: I like to think of this Heart Day as not only a day to give some extra love to a spouce, boyfriend or girlfriend, but as a day to spread the love in general. I usually like to send my girlfriends a little something in the mail just so that they know that they are loved.

Asymmetrica Shoulder Floral Ruffled Dress – $30

I came across a great brand name called YesStyle and they make gorgeous dresses that come all the way from Taiwan! For $30 you can wear a sweet and simple dress on Valentine’s Day. This dress is made out of polyester, can be machine washed, and is in a perfect shade of pink. I would wear this dress on Valentine’s Day in a heartbeat.

Shopbop Coupons

Sterling Silver Amethyst and Diamond Accent Heart Key Pendant – $30

Macy’s has some incredible deals right now and one great piece of jewelry you can pick up is this lovely heart key pendant. I love that this is not your traditional heart necklace, it goes with the theme “key to my heart” and has a perfectly pink diamond in the center. I would wear this for Valentine’s Day and beyond! It’s so beautiful and lovely and would work with so many more outfits.

Macy’s Coupons

Madden Girl Toriie Heels Platform Wedge Shoes – $44

To finish off this lovely outfit I think a pair of pink colored pumps will complement the outfit just right. They will definitely highlight the lovely pinks in the outfit and also will look beautiful on your feet!

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The Grand Total? $104

I was really hoping to make our outfit for under $100, but when I saw the Madden Girl shoes I just couldn’t resist. They go with the outfit perfectly and if you’re not afraid of pink, this outfit is definitely for you. Even if you’re a little scared of pink, take a chance!

So what do you think? Are you ready to enjoy your Valentine’s Day? I hope you have a great Heart Day full of joy and love. Even if you currently don’t have a significant other, it’s still fun to go out and celebrate!

Redecorate A Room Without Breaking The Bank

Denver | September 19, 2020August 12, 2021

Since I started blogging, one of the areas where I have been the most inspired is home design. I love the way furniture, color, patterns and eclectic pieces can come together to make the most beautiful room. I always thought that rooms needed to be pretty matchy-matchy to look good, but my eyes have really been opened by interior design blogs. We are planning to move in the next 6 months, so lately I have been paying attention to rooms that I love so that I can remember them as I plan what our next house will look like. I know that I want it to have color and simplicity while still maintaining a home-y feel.

In the meantime, while we are still living in our current house I wanted to incorporate a few of my favorite design trends. We can’t afford to do anything major right now since we aren’t planning to live here long-term, but by adding a few things here and there we can change the look of a room at a decent price!

Using the above picture, let’s look at a few quick things you can do to change a room.

Framed Wallpaper – $44.98

This is a newer trend that has become popular recently for several reasons. First of all, it’s a lot cheaper than nice framed artwork. It’s also pretty simple: find some wallpaper that you love and put it in a frame. The picture above shows a pretty large piece, but you can also do several smaller frames of wallpaper and make a gallery wall. The nice thing is that you can customize it as much as you want and switch it easily any time that you need a change!

Flowers – $19.99

Fresh flowers not only add pops of color to a room; they smell amazing, too! Flowers placed around a room can really add to the design of the room by bringing the color scheme together and adding visual interest to a room. If you aren’t into fresh flowers or think they’ll cost too much long-term, artificial flowers can be just as pretty and they last a lot longer. Try to use flowers in contrasting colors from the furniture and accents in the room so that they will really pop!

Chandelier – $250

Okay, so this one seems a little pricier, but a change in the lighting fixture can drastically change the mood and design of a room. It’s definitely worth the splurge. A chandelier makes everything look modern and put together. It’s also a major piece of eye candy in the room and really draws the eye upward. It doesn’t have to be super fancy and made of crystal. I found an antler chandelier that my husband would just love. Remind me not to show him…I don’t really want that in my house! : ) Try to find coupons to help lower the price.

Colorful Pillows – $29.99

This is the easiest one of all to do. Buy a few new pillows and the room will be completely transformed before your eyes. The key is to look for pillows in bright colors or with unique patterns. They don’t all have to match, just make sure they bring together colors in the room! The picture above has 4 different colors of pillows, yet they all work together to complete the look and feel of the room. My favorite pillows right now are the chevron pattern. I just can’t get enough of them!

Those are just a few less-expensive ways to design a room. These have been great for us in our home. Since we are planning to move, we don’t want to put a lot of money back into the house by redoing floors or painting walls. Artwork and pillows have really helped us to add color and interest to our rooms.

Look Dapper Like George Clooney

Denver | September 19, 2020August 12, 2021

George Clooney. The man that women swoon over and the great man with style that men wish they could replicate. The good news is that George’s style is actually quite simple. He sticks with neutral colors that match his salt and pepper hair. You see, it is possible to look rugged and dapper like Clooney.

With all of the hype of The Decendants, The Ides of March, and Up In The Air, it’s easy to see why everyone wants Clooney’s style and charm. I first fell for his charm while watching ER. I was pretty excited to see him jump over to the big screen and star in a romantic comedy with Michelle Pfeiffer on One Fine Day. He’s also been in several other films that I need to put on my Netflix list.

What do you think of Clooney? Do you like his style? He may seem like a complicated man, especially since he jumps around to so many different lady loves (even though I happen to like Stacy Keibler quite a bit), but in reality George is quite a simple guy. He likes to enjoy life and his choice of apparel definitely shows it.

You’ll most often see George in a classy tuxedo, a black tee-shirt and jeans, or something similar. Like I said, he very much likes to match his apparel to his attractive salt and pepper hair. Here are a few pieces of clothing that will make the guys (yes, you guys!) look like Clooney in no time.

Men’s Tee Shirt Long Sleeve by Dickies in Black – $13-$17

Simple and black, this long sleeve shirt is great to stay warm during the winter but handsome enough to wear in the spring too. Don’t worry about this shirt shrinking because it’s already made out of preshrunk cotton. The heavyweight cotton material will keep you comfy and collected.

I sense a cool Clooney look already!

Sears Coupons

Hanes Cool Dri Tagless Tee Shirt – 3 Pack – $42.95

Another great tee-shirt to consider is a soft and durable Hanes tee-shirt. This tee comes all set for you to wear with its contemporary fit and tag-free label. It is made out of a 100% preshrunk jersey-knit polyester fabric too! This type of fabric is great for a workout because it keeps away moisture or gets rid of it as you work out at the gym.

ShoeBuy.com Coupons

7 For All Mankind AUSTYN Relaxed Straight Jeans – $189

Yes, 7 Jeans are just a tad bit spendy, but they come at a price because they are so stylish! This happens to be my dad’s favorite pair of jeans – yes, you read that correctly! I have no doubt that Clooney also loves jeans like these too.

The relaxed fit jeans run true to size and have a straight fit. Look handsome and rugged wearing a great pair of jeans with a black or white tee and head out on a date with your significant other.

7 Jeans don’t stop with one single color or style, either. Find them in white, a standard straight leg and more!

Piperlime Coupons

Calvin Klein Suit – $650

This post wouldn’t be truly Clooney if I didn’t mention a dapper tuxedo! I happen to love this tux from Macy’s because it’s simple, handsome and very classy. Plus it’s by Calvin Klein!

If you’re looking for separates that might be more affordable, Clavin Klein has pants and tops at an affordable price. Find a great suit for your wedding, your friend’s wedding, or maybe just to take your sweetie out for Valentine’s Day! Now wouldn’t that be a nice surprise?! The hopeless romantic in me would love it if my boyfriend showed up in a tux with flowers! I can picture George taking Stacy out in a dapper suit just like this one!

Macy’s Coupons

20 Stores With No Sales Tax

Denver | September 19, 2020August 12, 2021

When you’re shopping online, you often account for things like shipping and handling fees. But sales tax can sometimes take you by surprise, adding as much as an additional 9% to your purchase price. Unfortunately, online stores are forced to tack on these taxes if they have a physical location (like a brick and mortar store or shipping warehouse) that operates in your state.

Although coupon codes and special discounts can’t be applied to sales taxes, there’s still a way to save. In many cases, most stores only apply sales tax to a handful of states. And, believe it or not, there are some stores that don’t charge any sales tax at all. In our list below, we’ve gathered up 20 different online stores that don’t charge a penny for sales tax. Even better, many of these stores also offer additional shopping perks, like free shipping and/or free returns!

For more stores with free shipping and free returns, check out our previous blogs, which feature 66 stores with free shipping (no minimum!) and 30 stores with free return shipping!

Top 20 Stores With No Sales Tax:

Allegro Shops

What you see is what you’ll get at this furniture and home decor e-store. The price displayed on each product page is the price you’ll pay, with no additional shipping fees and no surprise sales tax.

American Fly Fishing Co.

The promise of no sales tax and free shipping at this fishing supply company really reeled us in. Combined with a 30 day money back guarantee on all of their products, we’re hooked!

Blinds Galore

As you can imagine, this online store carries blinds (and shades, drapery, and shutters) galore! Even better, they offer free samples, free shipping, and no sales tax.

Botach Tactical

We’re gunning for this tactical equipment site. With no sales tax, free shipping anywhere in the US (including military APO, AE, AA, and FPO addresses) and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Botach Tactical aims to please.

BuyandWalk.com

We’re pretty sure there isn’t a “sole” who wouldn’t want to shop this site. They carry more than a dozen best-selling brands (like Adidas, Converse, Nike, and Reebok), plus they’ll waive all sales tax, shipping fees, and return costs!

Cherry Lane Keepsakes

Carrying collectible lines like Disney Lenox, Precious Moments, and Willow Tree, plus products from Baggalini and Yankee Candle, you’ll receive free shipping, no sales tax charge, and a 5% discount for every returning customer.

DimplesBaby.com

DimplesBaby delivers the baby goods with absolutely no sales tax and free shipping when you spend $50 or more. You’ll also go ga-ga for their Price Match Policy, where they’ll not just match a competitor’s price for an identical item, but they’ll beat it!

GolfClubs.com

At GolfClubs.com, you’ll find landing a good deal is par for the course. Swing into the site, and you’ll find free shipping on every purchase of $99 or more, instant price matching, a 30 day return policy, and no sales tax!

InBloom.com

Everything is coming up roses at InBloom.com. Whether it’s in the US or Canada, orders delivered through their florists won’t be charged any sales tax.

Flip Flop Shops

Here’s an e-tailer that’s toe-tally cool! Their beach-ready footwear and accessories, like flip flops, sandals, boots, and sunglasses, comes to you tax free. Plus, shipping is free within the continental US.

KonaSports.com

No sales tax is a “shore” thing at this online surf shop. Shop the site for clothing, boards, and bikes from brands like Reef, Roxy, Quiksilver, O’Neill and more.

LovelySkin.com

Beauty may be skin deep, but who doesn’t love a great skincare or make-up product? At LovelySkin.com, choose from over 8,000 beauty items, all of which include free samples, free U.S. shipping, and zero sales tax.

Mattress.com

When it comes to shopping online for a new bed, you don’t have to sleep on it. That’s because at Mattress.com, you’ll find tax-free mattresses, pillows, and more that ship at no cost when you spend $349.99 or more.

PishPoshBaby.com

Offering the Rolls Royce brands of baby strollers, like Bugaboo and Peg Perrego, this chic baby boutique charges no sales tax and offers free shipping on $75. Plus, next day delivery in the NY Tri-State area!

RugDecor.com

For your online rug shopping needs, this website lays out the welcome mat. They offer free shipping within the U.S., no sales tax, and a 30-day low price guarantee.

Shoebuy.com

Need a reason to shop for shoes? This online store is two steps ahead, with no sales tax, free shipping, free returns, and a 100% price guarantee.

Shoeline.com

We love that Shoeline.com doesn’t charge any sales tax or shipping fees. We also love that they carry a nice selection of earth friendly footwear, offer free gifts and coupon codes on their Twitter, and host a pretty fun Pinterest page!

Shu Uemura

Shu Uemura repeatedly scores with award-winning products, like their cult-favorite eyelash curler. But who truly wins on the site is the customer, who’ll pay no sales tax. They’ll also receive free deluxe samples and free shipping on every $50 purchase.

Swim Spot

Whether you prefer a tiny two-piece or a modest one-piece, every swimsuit shopper will agree that their lack of sales tax and free shipping/free exchange policy is spot on.

USOutdoor.com

While trekking across Mount Fuji may not be an every day feat, getting free shipping and paying no tax is. At USOutdoor, you won’t pay a cent for tax or shipping on $40 orders when you shop their outdoor-ready apparel, backpacks, and equipment.

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