Boycott: Hair, Skincare and Makeup Beauty Brands I am switching to
Updated: Feb 17th 2024 This is not an exhaustive list, but as I use up Paula’s Choice (owned by Unilever), Nivea, and anything under Estée Lauder or the Unilever umbrella (t
2022 Gifts & Shops List: Ethical, Local, Eco-Friendly & Interesting in Canada
I know it’s a bit early to think about .. you know.. holiday shopping, but this list could also be helpful for birthdays and the like. Please note a few things: I have only s
How we fairly split tasks in our household and life (No Man Babies or Weaponized Incompetence here)
As predicted, my direct messages blew up with my rants again Man Babies using Weaponized Incompetence to do fk all. It was all from these sorts of videos and posts: The difference
2021 Gifts & Shops List: Ethical, Local, Eco-Friendly & Interesting in Canada
**Updated for December 2nd 2021 to include Québec local shops There are so many wonderful independent shops to buy from this year. Please consider them. I myself, am trying very h
Is my thrifting & secondhand purchases harming those in need?
I read this and felt an immediate guilty pit in my stomach. Â Am I contributing to the gentrification of thrifting? Am I making the prices higher for those who can’t afford t
I don’t want to be cured of loving Luxury
There is a lot of talk that has gone on for years in the personal finance (PF) or debt-free community (DFC) on various platforms. It all boils down to these 3 variations on a theme
Shop Quality Series: Quick Primer of Why Fast Fashion Sucks in a Nutshell
This is part of the Shop Quality Series. So this is my very fast primer when I look at something that looks somewhat decent from afar. Not bad right? Faux suede… looks like a
Do luxury goods attract or repel, let alone make you happy?
Thoughts on this article: do luxury goods attract or repel? and whether or not luxury goods make you happy got me thinking about them. As someone to regularly buys and enjoys luxur
How to stop (or at least curb) your shopping temptations
Can I use what I have, or make, borrow or rent the item instead of buying it? Basically all the options instead of buying it. Shop your own closet If you shop your own closet inste
Meghan Markle’s EXACT Ridley Knitted Wool & Cashmere Sweater is on SALE 70% off
It’s in arctic grey not as the cream shown above, all the sizes are still there except for XXS – selling for $70 USD or $98 CAD!!!!!! That’s 70% off by the way, a