Tag Archives: sales

it’s #fairtuesday

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Leah

Today is Fair Tuesday, an ethical alternative to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and lots of fair trade retailers are offering deals on ethically produced goods. Click here for the list or here to browse participating companies. image source: Let’s … Continue reading →

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FYI: retail theater

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Leah

Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images A recent Washington Post article acknowledges and further explains what I’ve begun to notice over the past year: retailers manipulate their starting prices to account for discounts and store sales, leading the customer to believe … Continue reading →

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90 Day Spending Fast – update 2

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Leah

6 weeks in: Well, as anticipated, I failed. I bought one thing, which led to another, then another. Quitting cold turkey doesn’t work well for me when it comes to shopping. What I’m struggling with: I’m used to being able … Continue reading →