How to Inspire Kids to Be Environmentally Friendly

Kids are little sponges, taking in everything from the world and learning so much when they’re little. When you’re starting to consume less and live more, getting kids into the …

Three Things to Ask Yourself Before Putting a Purchase on a Credit Card

If you’re trying to manage your debt, credit card purchases can be a tricky wire to walk across. If you’re close to being clear of debt, charging your credit card …

Are You a Demographic? How Advertisers Target You

Every aspect of our media culture seems to have us all pegged into certain kinds of target demographics. TV and radio ratings are shown for certain age and gender groups; …

Reduce Stress: Spend At Least 15 Minutes Per Day Outside

One of the upsides (for me at least) about living on the West Coast is that we have pretty good weather all year round. (In Vegas, it feels like we …

Swap Your Kids’ Clothes with thredUP

Those with kids know all too well how old clothes can stack up quickly – after all, they’re growing every single day, so what fits one week might not the …

A Very Postconsumer Valentine’s Day

Now that we’ve recovered from the crazy holidays, the stores are already bombarding us with red and pink for Valentine’s Day. For Postconsumers who have sweeties, Valentine’s Day is a …

The New Road Map Foundation Requests Your Role in New Survey

How do people effectively get out of debt?  Help the New Road Map Foundation learn how! The non-profit organization started by the authors of Your Money or Your Life is …

In-Store Advertisements: Just as Persuasive as Television and Radio

We’re all aware of how much we’re bombarded with advertising: TV, radio, online. In fact, the average American is said to be exposed to over 3,000 messages every single day. …

Givmo: A Great Solution to Donating Items Online

Giving away stuff is always a great idea, and having a stuff swap with friends or neighbors can yield some useful new items for your home. And donating to a …

Go Old School – Save Up for Desired Purchases in a Can or Jar

All of us at some point or another had a piggy bank where we kept all the change we found on our childhood adventures – as well as underneath the …

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